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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1914
Page
3
An old advertisement touts Danderine and Knowlton's Dandeline as cures for dandruff. It warns that dandruff harms hair and promises hair regrowth, luster, and fullness after a few weeks of use. The copy emphasizes a neglected scalp and rapid shedding if untreated.
Small Brother peeks through a keyhole to find Sister and Jim inside. Father asks what was learned. Brother replies the lamp is the clue.
The Rev. Edmund Heslop of Wigton Pennsylvania suffered dropsy for a year with swollen limbs and heart flutter. After using six boxes of Dodds Kidney Pills his swelling disappeared and he felt revived. He notes continued faith in the remedy and invites correspondence. Dodds Kidney Pills cost 50 cents per box from Dodds Medicine Co. Buffalo New York.
Fragmentary remarks hint at a study of ethics and rhetoric. The text suggests a professor discussing casual talk and its consequences, implying a critique of verbose speech and the burden of words. The lack of clear context limits specifics.
The article recalls Andrew Carnegie as a shrewd founder who built a steel empire and sold to the steel trust for 300 million dollars. It notes his tax avoidance through bonds and his philanthropy, including a Pennsylvania church organ fund where he refused to contribute after a $10,000 pledge proved enough for the organ.
The New York Sun notes two quick checks for water safety. First, dissolve sugar in water. if clear by morning the water is pure, if cloudy contamination is shown. Second, add permanganate of potash. a bright rose color means safety, brownish tones indicate impurity, though boiling may reduce harm.
The text notes the third finger houses two principal nerves from distinct trunks while the thumb and adjacent fingers receive nerves from the radial nerve. It states the ulpar nerve supplies the little finger and the opposite side of the ring finger, where a real union occurs, explaining the wedding ring placement on that finger.
A concise reflection on virtue arguing that personal duty to self is primary yet must extend to neighbor by seeking the neighbor’s happiness if possible. The quote emphasizes moral responsibility and benevolence toward others as a guiding principle.
A fragment shows Senator Sorghum and a speaker debating party strategy and ongoing reorganization as a demonstration of continued political visibility. The exchange hints at campaign theater and internal party maneuvers.
A busy woman asks for help to clear a path and fetch wood. Pete, nicknamed Plodding Pete, replies that he cannot grant wishes and cannot be a fairy. He declines the request with plain talk, highlighting a mismatch between wishes and ability.
Dialogue excerpt shows a shopper requesting two pounds of beefsteak and a kitchen command phrase, attributed to Mrs Youngbride and an exchange with a butcher. The line appears in a Boston tramcar ledger or column.
Nebraska readers learn a series of upcoming civic events across the state. Listings include the Nebraska Teachers' Association meeting at Fremont, the High Cost of Living exposition in Omaha, the State Modern Woodmen convention at Hastings, the G A R encampment at Grand Island, and postmasters meetings in Lincoln.
Maggie Frances and Mabel Sells, aged 12 8 and 7, living three miles from school in district 228, completed six months without absence or tardiness by walking 720 miles total, covering the distance twice daily. County Superintendent Grimes plans to award a merit reward. In Grand Island Howard L Meeker, missing Lewellen man, was reported near a deserted house on The Island in the Platte river but searches found no sign of him. The Island is linked to the Giltner bank robbery and Shorty Gray fame.
Rev. Bishop Williams with Rev. Father Purce visited St Andrews church in Genoa and confirmed a class of twenty Indians at the industrial school. The class was presented to Father Purce who oversees the church work locally.
Stanton sees the Methodist church set ablaze just after services. Fire crews responded quickly to contain the blaze as details of the incident remain limited. Hastings reports an odd four legged chicken at Ed Knosp's house, claimed to be healthy and growing.
A fragment notes the kitchen door of the home she had left months ago, hinting at a broader story of departure and possible investigation or security concerns surrounding the property.
C E Doty a well known contractor in David City fell on the sidewalk and broke his left arm just below the shoulder. The Weeping Water Stone company east of town began spring work with about fifteen men to be increased to about fifty. J O Copple shipped a trainload of sheep to Chicago from his farm northeast of Bancroft.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as fast relief for dyspepsia and bad stomach. It claims complete digestion in five minutes, relief from gas belching and sour stomach, and invites readers to buy a fifty cent case at any store to eat foods without fear.
A casual talk about an office boy who aspires to run the firm someday. The speaker notes the boy is lazy, lacks initiative, and fails to use his brain or intuition. He warns the youth will fail to amount to anything unless he improves promptly.
An ornate note on Clara Smithers and her suitor underlines family approval and affection. Fragmented lines reference parental feelings and social expectations as a local item.
A Bellevue woman in Ohio reported severe illness after using E Pinkham eye tablet remedy. The chaotic OCR notes describe a claim of relief followed by a health decline and a plea regarding the product.
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