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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1927
Page
1
A concise note argues that attempts to suppress gasoline via heavy regulation fail, as supply and demand dynamics push prices and availability. It suggests policy failures or market reactions instead of outright suppression.
Handmade harnesses priced from 38 to 60 cents with a 1 dollar markdown. A Federated church Janes Keystone class plans a food sale at Cully's store this Saturday. A statistic notes one in ten American boys ages 12 to 18 are Boy Scouts. Mule Hide Bread promotes roofing with 700 mg products from Corpbelt Lumber Co. of Diller Nebraska.
Egg sale notice lists purebred light hatchings offered for four dollars each. Contact details include locations in Virginia and Nebraska with a reference to Ladimer and Hakeae.
Small black and white Fox Terrier with tight brows wearing studded collar. Reward offered. Virgil Geer of Diller Nebr reports dog moved about five miles southwest from near Diller. Mrs Brageeh formerly Cornelia Lattman has been very sick with scarlet fever.
Dr. O C Diehl accompanied F M Walburo of Badicett to Omaha for a cooperation day and removal of an unusually large goiter. Dr. Ellis joined them on the ness trip.
The J N C Club gathered for a Wednesday meeting with guest Myre in attendance. Members discussed upcoming events and planned activities for the month ahead.
Fragmentary OCR item mentions Mr and Mrs Tom Br aqd traveling and a week at home. It references hospital treatment for curvature of the spine and wearing a cast. Vague health notes imply ongoing medical care and probable parental reminders.
Spotted Poland China red boar and a 175 eggee sold by W. H. Plager are listed. Eleanor Diebl and Marguerite Green, university students, spent the weekend at their homes in Difler. John Braasch, a prominent Harbine farmer and former resident, visited Diller on Tuesday.
An editor’s note mentions a business trip to Harbine and Fairbury on Tuesday afternoon. The piece references Clarence Hiatt and Donna Jane Raymond visiting Diller and Beatrice, with casual remarks about returning to Beatrice after years away and a grade operetta event.
A planned event featuring Eddie Bales with music was postponed because of widespread illness in the community. The notice notes health concerns affected attendance and scheduling.
Miss Lilliem Wolfforth of Diller has taught in Beatrice’s junior high. She was among eighty nine teachers recently elected for next year. Ray April 4 is the deadline to accept or sign contracts.
The jury returned a guilty verdict Saturday in the case against Mrs. Effie Austin charged with grand larceny at Fairbury in a plot to defraud. The penalty ranges from one to seven years in the penitentiary. She is held under a four thousand dollar bond while pending a petition for a new trial.
A reflection on how big cities offer broader selection and lower prices, while small towns rely on familiar sales staff. The piece argues that personal service from local clerks adds value, shaping community pride and making the town feel like home.
Charley Hilder quit his job in the Barlington freight house at Wymore and moved onto his father's farm half a mile south and two east of Diler.
Reads like a fragmented ad noting Hayden Gelosedo and Coslon track with a promised bright clean coal fuel and low ash content. The text asserts a guarantee but provides no verifiable details or context.
A brisk outdoor sale drew attendees despite cold wind and raw air at Fey Bay with Maple and other vendors listing items. organizers reported strong interest and steady purchasing as shoppers braved the conditions.
Notice from School Board District No 70 invites sealed bids for janitor services at the school house for the 1927 8 school year. Bids accepted by the secretary until 6 o clock P M Monday March 28. The board reserves the right to reject any bid.
Miss Pearl Diller daughter of Mr and Mrs H Diller of Lincoln formerly of Diller has taught this year and a material advance to the position is promised if the present principal does not remain.
The CGuspirelt Lumber Co reports whit pine boards milled to minimize cracks and avoid battening.
The Board of Education contracted teachers for next year at Diller Schools including Beipal Ben L Yost, Normal Training Josephine and Language Gladys, with incomplete names. The readable items indicate staffing terms and subject assignments for the upcoming school term.
Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Diller observed their twentieth wedding anniversary with a mock wedding and merriment at home on Friday night March 11. A two course luncheon followed and the couple received a china tea set. guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. L. London and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Meyers and family, Mr. and Mrs. Will Fisher and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Chas With and family.
A brief scarlet fever outbreak at Diller school prompted actions by the School Board and Board of Health to contain it. Two cases remain, buildings were fumigated, and many children vaccinated as a precaution while the community is urged to assist in suppression.
A lively account describes a St Patrick’s day neighborhood gathering hosted by Mistah and Misesus Clair Barnett with 34 attendees including children. Cake cookies fruit salad and green whipped cream were served as Clarence Renz won the fast prize and Lawrence Igle received the Bobby prize amid a cheerful scene. A nosy “little bird” rumor adds gossip tone to the neighborhood note.
For sale a work harness and fly nets offered by Frank Grone. The notice mentions individuals including Francis Plager, son of Mr and Mrs Plager, who have been ill with tonsillitis, and a reference to a grade crossing and time constraints.
The Diller Opera House staged Sanntee in Pesce with a grand Queen on her throne and a full cast including Archer Cadets Amazon guards furies goblins and fairies. The juvenile players their band and the Orange and Black Orchestra all gave strong performances and Sparkin Peggy Jane provided an engaging comedy between acts.
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