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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1928
Page
3
In this varied local page, a playful line about printing a kiss leads to multiple tiny ads and notices. Briscoe News and Van Amburgh are named alongside oil delivery, medical services, a flu report, and several sales offers. Various farms and businesses, including horse and hog listings, plus a note on Pratt experiments for chick starters, fill the bulletin.
The Fairbury Journal notes a 21st century style complaint about inflated land values tied to postwar inflation. It argues that 650 percent of land is overassessed and urges a reset to earth values for the 4 year real estate assessment cycle. It also includes a local notice by Dick Fanders near Diller about stallion listings and weights.
The article notes several of Roy Patton’s relatives recovering from flu while Mrs. George Henrichs and her family also sickness. The high school operetta Once in a Blue Moon is postponed due to the flu. Local farmers sow oats and plow for corn as spring work begins. A fishing outing yields thirty bullhead catch near Mission Creek south of Barneston.
The annual meeting of the Diller Library Association will be held next Monday at 8 o clock P M in the library room. Reports of treasurer secretary and librarian will be given and officers for the coming year elected. Frank T Pearce pres.
The Fairbury News reports Sheriff Tippin found a seven year old boy who claimed to be James C. Pridmore walking from Butte, Montana to Alabama. He wore seven coats, five pairs of trousers, and four shirts and had not cut hair or shaved in a year. The sheriff escorted him out of the city over the viaduct road south.
Frank E. Edgerton of Aurora Republican candidate for Congress visited Diller on Tuesday meeting supporters from two years prior. He is an Aurora attorney whose office mentored Joy Reinhardt, who began her law practice there and later died while county attorney. The trip highlighted ongoing campaign efforts for regional east west equality relief measures.
A mixed load of stock shipped to the St Joe market by Farmers Grain Co. is recorded along with hog shipments from Chase and a reminder of a Diller bank statement correction. Beatrice Power Co. joins Central States Edison. Judge Moss seeks reelection and support notes urge continued Jefferson county judgeship.
Mrs True Home-maker from station KFAB is noted under Mary Ellen Brown’s supervision. Officers elected: President Mrs L R Andrews, Vice President Mrs Northup, Secretary Mrs B Yost, Treasurer Mrs Lee Calkins, Auditor Mrs Fred Frisbie. Committees formed for fundraising and a high school essay contest on ideal home ideas.
High school students under 21 may enter up to 1500 words in a poster contest. Entries require writer details and club affiliation, submitted to the local club president with a district chairman appointing judges. The winning essay earns three dollars, while a separate note mentions a luncheon with Miss Marvy Ellen Brown at Mrs. I. R. Andrews home.
George Baker born August 3 1865 in Three Oaks Michigan died March 13 1927 at age 62 years 7 months 10 days. He moved to Gage County in 1883 becoming a pioneer farmer and married Emmaney June 18 1894. They had three children Harry Nellie and Hattie. He suffered three years with great pain before passing peacefully in his chair. He valued visits from relatives and Christmas flowers during his final days.
Pleasant remarks reflect on a life well lived as Geo Baker’s family and friends gathered Sunday afternoon at the home and Methodist church in Diller. Rev. Mills assisted by Rev. Priestly and Rev. Bankson led the service with a large crowd present. Pallbearers were Greens of Mr. Baker. The M. W. A. conducted cemetery rites at Prairie Home. Relatives traveled from Eagle Lake Minnesota Waseca Kansas City Norfolk Fairbury Beatrice Kirwin and other areas to pay respects. The remains were interred at Prairie Home cemetery in Iller. CARD OF THANKS The Baker family thanks all who offered sympathy and flowers and the M. W. A. for postponing their entertainment in respect.
A sworn report filed with the Department of Land Commerce is notarized stating the true and correct contents as of May 19, 1988. The notary confirms the commission expires March 5, 1980.
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