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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1926
Page
9
One year in advance six months in advance entered at the post office at Diller Nebraska for transmission through the mails as second class matter. Advertising rates made known upon application. Business locals are run until ordered out and are charged for at the rate of five cents per line for each insertion.
The piece argues that farmer migration to cities boosts demand and prices, implying better profits and happiness from urbanization. It asserts less farming activity curbs supply, raises product value, and urges acceptance of rural to urban movement as beneficial for all.
The article notes Romans used lupines as a fertilizer in crop rotation, boosting cereals. It compares ancient methods to modern farming, explaining how legumes fix atmospheric nitrogen and enrich soil for crops like alfalfa, clover, and peas.
The piece warns about debt for farmers and businesses, advising only borrowing when returns exceed costs and to pay back promptly. It cautions against highly speculative plans and notes banks prefer safe ventures, while debts can grow quickly if not managed.
The piece argues that ardent supporters oppose overloading the Constitution with provisions that should be statutory. It cautions against extremists who press for constitutional change. It likens the danger to an unloaded gun being nearly as deadly as a gun.
Oliver and Eleanor Diehl visited Diller while T. F. Blauser and family toured Beatrice last Saturday. Mr. Carl Franzen traveled to Fairbury on Tuesday where he is employed.
A boy was born Monday to Mr. and Mrs. T P Black of the Ellis neighborhood. Ross Hays moved onto Dr Ellis farm five miles east of Blue Springs last Monday. Paul Arpke moved onto the farm east of Harbine. Mrs E E Weigel has been in a Fairbury hospital for toe surgery. Mrs Broadstone of Steele City, mother of Mrs John Pulec, died Tuesday. An i Trusty incubator in good order is for sale by Diller, phone 128.62.
Wayne Thompson has accepted a position at the Piggly Wiggly store on P street in Lincoln.
Charles Fischer, who suffered a broken leg several weeks ago, has recovered enough to move about on crutches, marking a milestone in his healing process.
Miss Veda Mae Cavett came back Tuesday from a trip to Wymore where she visited her sister Mrs. Lloyd Hurst and the Hurst family.
A boy was born on March 17 to Mr and Mrs Les Barber who live about five miles northwest of Diller. H Z Diller and Leigh Reinhardt came from Lincoln Wednesday to visit friends in Diller.
Conrad Arndt relocates his family to the B. F. Henrichs farm southwest of Diller and will rent it for the coming year.
W. H. Schmuelle, a former Diller citizen, was recently elected assistant cashier of the First National Bank at Fairbury.
Marten Fanders a Beatrice real estate dealer was seen in the Diller vicinity Wednesday tending to business interests and speaking with local contacts.
A baby boy weighing six pounds seven ounces was born Thursday to Mr and Mrs William Fuqua living three miles south and three west of Diller Alta Negus is listed as mother.
C. H. Cully has purchased the Starkey residence and plans to move in around April 1. The consideration for the sale is $1200.
A gang of Burlington painters will work in the spring to repaint the depot exterior and likely the remaining railroad structures. The project aims to refresh the railway facilities and improve curb appeal for passengers and cargo operations.
Ben Henrichs and family moved to Fairbury last Friday where Mr Henrichs holds a position as an out man with the Henrichs MotormMo.
Bill Bowers came back from Lincoln on Saturday after attending the state tournament. Miss Pearl Thompson aided in Cully's store during his absence.
The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society will serve a buffet luncheon in the church basement on Tuesday evening March 23. Public patronage is appreciated.
Mrs Mary Willems returned home from Ririe Idaho on Tuesday after a pleasant three months visit with her daughter Mrs A H Kunter and family. She praised the mild Idaho winter and mountain scenery. The Kunters plan a trip to Nebraska this summer.
At the village primary S C Mosey L M Cavett and S F Clark were nominated for three year terms and C H Cully for one year to fill a vacancy. Little discussion on gutter and gravelling. no definite action. Dr Viers C L Waggoner and Dr Ellis named as committee to fill vacancies on the ticket if needed.
Rhue Green of Lincoln spent a weekend visiting Diller relatives. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Faulder of Beatrice were in Diller Wednesday visiting relatives. O. J. Mayborn and family made a weekend visit with Lincoln relatives, returning Sunday.
Mr. Gerhardt Fritzen visited his ill wife in Beatrice on Sunday. Mrs. Innes, former Diller pastor, will fill the M E church pulpit Sunday morning. Mrs. Mary Green and daughter Mrs. Leta Bristol were with family in Modoc during illness. F W Frisbie and family visited W J Frisbie in Fairbury Tuesday. Diller debating team lost 2 to 1 to Davenport at D H S Friday.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hurst and their daughter Betty Jean of Wymore visited Diller relatives Tuesday evening. Mrs Geo Ball and her two children returned Tuesday from Modoc Kansas where they visited her sister Mrs Will Bristol and family.
Erwin Franzen and Tom Oole returned last Sunday from London Wyoming where they spent the winter working and visiting relatives.
The Monday night caucus at the opera house placed J. Smith Diller and H. K. Shutt on one ticket and B. A. Bell and H. M. Holle on the rival slate for the village primary.
Jefferson county town teachers gather in Fairbury Saturday March 20 in the Chamber of Commerce rooms with Supt. Springer of Diller schools presiding. Dean Sealock will deliver his first address at 11 15 a m. The program is too long to print this week.
Mrs Scott Miller received an invitation to a luncheon at Rosemary Coffee Shoppe on Tuesday March 16 at 1 pm complimentary to Mrs Will Miller of Oakland Nebr state president of Federated Woman's Clubs. The Fairbury club officers and past presidents attended with Mrs Milner giving an inspiring talk after lunch. Election of officers followed and the Dramatic Department performed Evening Clothes Indispensable. Dainty refreshments were served by the social committee.
A Kansas City Star note recounts the medieval tale of Roger Bacon and his seven year effort to build a speaking brazen head. The head proclaimed Time is Time was and then Time's past before crashing, a story used to illustrate belief in magical automata in the Middle Ages.
A home economics authority outlines that a four year old needs about 1600 calories daily based on 40 calories per pound and 40 pounds body weight. It presents a balanced one day menu for a six year old totaling 1840 calories with meals and a milk drink recipe.
The heat of the sun is not known definitely. Scientists estimate the sun’s surface about ten or fifteen thousand degrees Fahrenheit. Boiling water is 212 degrees, so the sun’s heat is unimaginable, and its internal temperature cannot be precisely determined.
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