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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1908
Page
4
Public notice from Diller Nebraska indicates second class mail status and pricing for business notices. Advertising rates are set at a per line charge, with details available upon request.
The Supreme Court affirmed a lower court ruling fining the Big Four packing firms 15000 dollars each for rebating. The court held the offense was unlawful competition through accepting concessions, highlighting the need for fair play in business. The piece argues penalties should deter future violations and improve the business climate.
Attorney General W. T. Thompson notes Section 19 of Chapter 64 Article 2 of the 1907 statutes requires petroleum products to be tested by state authority before sale in the state. The act aims to protect the public. purchase outside the state without inspection is not allowed for consumption.
A reader reports witnessing a man roughing a horse tied to a hayrack with a pickfork tines. The column condemns animal cruelty and questions the abuser's character while urging reflection and remorse. The writer notes the lack of a name but emphasizes that mistreating animals often reflects broader social harms.
For sale six head of sheep by B. F. Blythe. Seed potatoes from Loock while they last. Dempster engines at Pickard & Son's. Address change request from W. E. Mudge to Ventura California. Alf Mayborn and wife visited Beatrice. Mrs James Harris visited Deweese Nebraska. For sale a good young mare about 1100 pounds. Inquire of Geo Morris Jr. DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve offered by Spear Drug Co. Miss Ballard receives new Spring catalogue from Chas A Stevens Chicago. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea advertised 35c for tea or tablets.
A Burlington brakeman suffered the loss of a hand and a foot in an Endicott incident. The train crew left Endicott and transferred him to a Wymore way car, moving promptly. The report notes local ads and miscellaneous notices within the same imprint.
Diller merchants advocate finishing the grade north of town to improve road access for farmers hauling grain. A subscription raised funds last year with partial work completed, and a new drive has secured enough to finish the job. J. W. Fouts receives praise for his steering role as the effort hopes to spread to surrounding areas.
Odell residents back water works while Diller works to improve the town’s appeal. Miss Inez McManes visits Wymore. Miss Ballard displays Merry Widow hats. phone poles and wires are being removed from Diller Main Street to improve appearance. 30 Days' Trial $100 on PineUles offers kidney and back relief, sold by Neely's Pharmacy with money-back guarantee.
Notices urge listing lands by March 30 with J W Fouts to enter in Bulletin 25 reaching thousands of buyers. Also public health ad promotes Dr Shoop Restorative for nerves and digestion. Local election talk centers on Saloon stance with no applicant. Obituary notes J H Radloff died from prairie fire burns in Oakley Kansas.
The piece notes weekly gallery gatherings in Diller each Wednesday led by W. M. Hare and mentions visits from Mrs. Fred Riddle and Mrs. A C Diller. It also reports a pension increase for Copland to $20 monthly and local ads for Patton Sun Proof Paint sold by J O Blauser and others. It closes with a nurse’s ad for Preventics and a column on city papers versus country papers.
A photo features the man who supplied an article for publication under this week’s feature head. The image highlights his appearance and ties to the publication project.
Anton Friday a well known German farmer living one mile west of Diller died after a sudden appendectomy. Doctors from this place performed the operation with Dr Hepplin of Beatrice assisting. Friday recovered briefly but his heart failed Tuesday night and he died Wednesday afternoon. Funeral rites will be held at the Catholic church in Fairbury with interment in Fairbury cemetery. A full obituary will appear next week.
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