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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1905
Page
8
An exchange notes ships keep cats on voyages to control mice. A cat aboard the St Paul disrupted a concert then vanished after a steward seized it. One cat on a voyage can number 15 to 20. A Germanic poker game was halted when a cat caused alarm, and an armed man later shot the distressed animal and threw it overboard.
The piece praises California's varied landscapes from green open spaces to pine mountains and blue lakes. It quotes H. S. Harwood and argues that after a year and two golden summers the region reveals deeper beauty and compels appreciation beyond first impressions.
The Chicago Chronicle notes cold storage as a necessary adjunct to developing commercial orcharding. It buffers temporary fruit oversupply, enables uniform distribution year round, and stabilizes supply to prevent drastic swings in demand.
The piece suggests travelers relax at Interlaken before tackling the Grindelwald glacier in the Berne Oberland. A jaunty alpine hat and stout boots herald a bold ascent as roads wind through rainbow meadows and streams, then steepen into savage scenery with towering snow capped peaks looming.
Reports from Portland describe a rash of rummaging in old pockets and cash boxes as people search for rare coins. The 2.50 gold piece is missing from circulation while traders note the premium such curios can fetch, with finds of 2 and 5 dollar pieces and a 1799 ten dollar coin worn as a watch-chain charm.
Miss Ella a Danish woman lion tamer performs with seven African lions at the Royal Music Hall Holborn London. She explains accidents come from forcing tricks on lions, not from rest and temper, and she never looks lions in the eyes but turns her back to them.
Rear Admiral Charles O Neill U S N recently in Paris evaluated French armor and armament. He received a permit to visit Toulon docks and fleets, then toured Cherbourg and Havre. He plans to visit German ports and says American ships match or surpass the world in armor and rapid fire guns.
A London meeting under an Anglican dignitary urged the chancellor to tax cats at a half crown per head. The proposal estimates £500,000 yearly, aiming to cut cat numbers and raise their social standing despite higher costs.
An American agent reports strong sales in Argentina for plows and sewing machines. He visited in 1899 and sold 40 plows. last year he sold about 7,000 units, highlighting healthy demand for American manufacturing abroad.
Dr Turner reports leprosy outbreaks in the Transvaal rising from 109 cases in 1895 to over 200, with uncertain total numbers. He notes contagion as the primary spread, cites fish consumption among whites, and suggests vermin may someday be identified as the infection source.
Sunday services held morning and evening with a tenth oclock start. Prayer meeting on Wednesday evenings.
The Christian Church lists preaching every other Sunday with morning and evening services. Communion is observed on alternating Lord's Days. Sunday school begins at 10 o'clock each Sunday, and a prayer meeting is held Wednesday evenings.
The church schedules preaching on every alternate Sunday morning and evening. A meeting is planned every Thursday evening. Ladies Society meets biweekly on Thursdays in the afternoon.
Ancient Free and Accepted Masons No 208 meets second and fourth Tuesday evenings in their hall over People's State Bank. Visiting brethren are cordially invited.
The Naomi Chapter No 44 of the Order Eastern Star meets on the first and third Tuesday evenings of each month in the Masonic hall. Visiting members are always welcomed.
M W of A Diller Camp No 1682 Modern Woodmen of America holds meetings on the first and third Saturday evenings visiting brothers in good standing are invited to attend.
Diller Lodge No. 138 Ancient Order United Workmen meets the second and fourth Saturdays in the Masonic hall. Visiting brothers are welcomed. Pleasant Lodge No. % Degree of Honor meets the second and fourth Saturdays at 2 30 PM in anass hall. Members and visitors are cordially received.
Ww O W Diller Camp No 208 W O W meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month in the Masonic Hall. Visiting brothers in good standing are invited to attend.
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