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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1907
Page
4
The Diller Record announces weekly publication in Diller Nebraska by Frank T Pearce with office in E L Loock building and subscription terms in advance. advertising rates available on request and business locals billed at 5 cents per line per insertion until ordered out.
The piece argues against aggressive policy toward the Philippines and critiques tariff barriers affecting trade and reform. It then surveys Nebraska rail infrastructure, naming Burlington and Santa Fe lines, sparse branches, and the state’s geographic center near the Missouri River with a lookout point at Rolo showing four states.
A Washington dispatch notes railroad workers plead to be saved from railroads by backing a national approach. Once defenders of states rights, they now favor federal oversight, seeing Congress as easier than forty seven legislatures and viewing Roosevelt as their savior.
The bill from the last congress to amend denatured alcohol aims to let any farmer engage in the business. It cites corn at 42 cents per bushel permitting production at 12 to 18 cents per gallon. Fuel alcohol could rival coal costs, with coal around 7 dollars per ton versus alcohol near 3 dollars in production.
The author argues for a vast interior harbor from Chicago to the Gulf to relieve port congestion, expand terminal facilities, develop the Mississippi valley, and give the Midwest an edge in South American trade. He calls for government policy to counter subsidized competition and proposes subsidies to American shipping.
A practical domestic cleanser from soap bark is described. Mix five cents’ worth of soap bark with cold water, boil to a coffee colored liquid, about one and a quarter pints, or to one pint for longer preservation. Add one and a half gills of alcohol if storing long term. Rub on garments with wool, scrub on boards, and press when dry.
Cracked ice provides comfort when the mouth is dry and hot, dissolving slowly on the tongue to soothe a parched throat. It is a recommended instant remedy for lung hemorrhage and inflamed throats, with some cases of tonsillitis and incipient quinsy reportedly relieved by holding cracked ice in the mouth for hours.
Olives stored in oil last longer when the oil is poured into the bottle. Light oil floats atop the liquid, sealing out air and preserving the olives for extended periods.
The article urges eating liberal amounts of watercress for better blood and describes it as a strong purifier. It notes watercress is rich in iron and beneficial for those prone to anaemia.
A historical note describes bran as an effective hand cleanser when moistened and rubbed to clean thoroughly. Oat meal and fresh lemon juice are also cited as successful cleaners and whiteners. A small tomato piece quickly removes ink stains from fingers.
Reheat roast leftovers in a patent roaster or covered pan with a cup of stock. Heat just through in a very hot oven. If using an open pan baste and turn meat frequently. Serve on a hot platter with a vegetable sauce around it.
Practical tips for household tasks. Wrapping jewelry in tissue paper prevents scratching and dust. A sugar solution sets colors in new cotton fabrics by soaking overnight. To groom wild ducks feathers, dip in boiling water, then wrap to steam and loosen pins with minimal trouble.
A Virginia inventor's two part medicine spoon helps parents administer liquids to children without spills. The device features a bowl with a pivoting cover that locks to prevent spillage and allows the spoon to sit flat without leaking.
A Morristown admirer who once visited Nast at his home bid of $2 to acquire Lot 135, the rough sketch showing Boulanger amid a French election defeat, at the recent New York sale.
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