No Brains and Newsy Bits From Diller Column
Night fall brought a fatal crash as a man died on impact while the Boston Transcript notes a dramatic scene. The first alfalfa crop appears promising and the Farmers store reports a wagon load of farming implements. The Diller Community Club meets on the second Monday. road conditions in the area have been poor. Paul Stange visited D. K. Calkins in Blue Springs. The Custard Cup begins inside this week. A light rumor debate asks whether the greatest gossip is man or woman.
Unclear fragment on knocking and hammers
Fragment suggests fear of knockers with hammers not taking them to the grave and potentially breaking out.
Wallpaper Costs and Currencies Cited as Analogy
The line compares wallpapering a room with the price paid in Russian rubles and German marks, framing costs in foreign currencies to emphasize savings per stroke. It uses a humorous, hyperbolic take on expense.
Lumber Firm Reports Sale for New House on Davis Farm
Roy Geer of Corn Belt Lumber Co reports selling a bill of lumber for a new house on the T. L. Davis farm, located 11 miles northeast of Diller, to replace the house that burned several weeks ago.
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Roy Geer
Cornbelt Lumber Co
T. L. Davis
Diller
Local Notes From Illinois Farm and Visits
Uncle George Pickard visits relatives in Illinois as winter wheat is reported in prime condition. Frequent showers steady the wet ground hindering fieldwork while corn planting near Diller may be delayed. Mr. and Mrs. Al Ballard visit with sister Mies L Ballard. Piano lessons with Mrs. W G Robertson are arranged. Contractor L M Cavett travels to Lewiston for Methodist church project with full basement.
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L. M. Cavett
Lewiston
Methodists to Begin Work on Church Improvement
The Methodists have subscribed a $1200 improvement fund and plan to start raising the church and finishing the basement soon.
Miss Adelia Roelfs Named Deputy Postmaster
Miss Adelia Roelfs, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Roelfs, has accepted the position of deputy post master in the Piller post office and commenced working Monday morning.
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Adelia Roelfs
Ben Roelfs
Piller
Piano for sale near balance due in Omaha
Kimball piano lightly used available for the balance due. Respond to W. F. Van Fuet at 1513 Douglas St. Omaha Nebraska for purchase details. Act quickly as items priced to move.
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Kimball
W. F. van Fuet
Douglas St
Omaha
Nebraska
Remarkable cow death after swallowing nails and Ford parts
A bizarre incident reports a cow dying after swallowing nails a tin can barbed wire and a full line of Ford accessories An unknown person twisted her tail causing her to bolt and collapse from the strain.
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Ford
Mayborn and Lightner Tie The Knot In Beatrice
George A H Mayborn aged 47 and Mrs Nellie M Lightner aged 43 formerly of Diller wed in Beatrice on May 1. Friends from Diller receive notices they will be at home after May 15 at 15th and Ella streets Beatrice.
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George A. H. Mayborn
Nellie M. Ltghtner
Merly of
Diller
Beatrice
15Th
Ella Street
Bride-To-Be Shower Honors Odell Bride-To-Be Nellie Lightner
Mrs Nellie Lightner of Odell will soon marry George H Mayborn of this city. A kitchen shower was given at Lincoln street with Mrs Bert Hamersham hosting. Guests presented gifts and hemmed towels while a dainty lunch was served at 5 o clock.
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Bert Hamersham
Lincoln Street
Nellie Lightner
Odell
George H. Mayborn
Nebraska Road Surfacing Urged For All Weather Travel
A Nebraska editorial argues roads must be surfaced to handle wet weather as well as dry. It notes rising traffic, economic factors, and the inadequacy of basing travel on dry conditions, suggesting gravel or crushed stone as effective surfaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Pegi
Pioneer Carmichael Returns From Market Trip
J. T. Carmichael of the Diller area visited old friends on his return from St. Joe where he had sold hogs and cattle. He raised 13,000 bushels of wheat last year and reported a very good crop outlook for corn in his vicinity this year.
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J. T. Carmichael
Co Diller
St. Joe
St. Francis Kaen
Diller Village Board Reorganizes with Reelect Officers
The Diller village board of trustees met Monday night and re elected all the old officers Mayor S C Moser clerk C E Waggoner Treasurer W G Robertson Street Commissioner Dr Fox The new board includes S C Moser R W Green S F Clark John Clausson and W E Anderson Retiring members were H K Shutt and D V Fanders
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diller Village
S. C. Moser
C. E. Waggoner
W.G. Robertson
Dr. Fox
R. W. Green
S. F. Clark
John Clausson
W.E. Anderson
H. K. Shutt
D. V. Fanders
Endowment Fund Subscriptions for Prairie Home Cemetery
Names listed subscribe to the perpetual care fund for Prairie Home Cemetery. Notable entries include Jehy Woods Sr and Alex Bell with amounts. Any lot owners wishing moves this year should arrange with Mr. Tinstman.
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Prairie Home Cemetery
Jehy Woods, Sr
She ‘Bell
Alex Bell
Oliver Farrow
Tinstman
Manners and Boys in Everyday Life
The piece argues that ill manner leads to failure in business and social relations. It notes that customers expect courtesy and value, and that teachers struggle to improve manners without home instruction. It frames manners as practical, not theoretical, everyday fact.
Woman's Club Meeting Set With Cooking Demo
The Woman's Club will meet at the school house in the Domestic Science room Tuesday afternoon May 8 at 2 30. Program includes early cooking methods by Mrs J W Fouts and a demonstration by high school pupils.
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J. W. Fouts
Called Business Meeting at Mrs Scott Millers Home
On Friday afternoon May 4 at 2 30 PM a called business meeting will be held at Mrs Scott Millers home. As many of the chief members as possible are requested to be present due to considerable business to be brought before the members.
Harbine News Briefs Reflect Family Visits and Local Events
Mert Murray and Clarence Murray visited Ashland to see brother Walter Murray and relatives Gladys and Arnold Lottman over the weekend in Diller. Grivb and Clarence Engleman wed at the German church and will farm on the groom’s father’s land in Ethellis. Copeland took a business trip to Beatrice. Elizabeth Sendman returned to Fairbury after caring for an infant. Weerts returned home near Shea after visiting with her aunt Mrs. Lottman. Mr. and Mrs. Jay Saum spent Sunday with her parents. Ommen family spent Sunday at home and Ommen hosted friends in the afternoon.
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Mert Murray
Clarence Murray
Ashland
Walter Murray
Gladys
Arnold Lottman
Diller
Grivb
Clarence Engleman
Ethellis
Frank Murrey
Copeland
Beatrice
Elizabeth Sendman
Fairbury
Neoples
Shea
Lottman
Jay Saum
Oemphine Om Ne
Home
Mee
Weedee
Dick ‘Ommen
Town Builders And Optimism Inspire Civic Pride
A reflective piece urges residents to foster enthusiasm and community effort to strengthen the town. It contrasts proactive builders with naysayers and argues positive engagement yields collective benefit.
Medicind Sustains 40 Year History in Treatment
For over four decades Medicind has been used in treatment settings, continuing a long history of medical use. The article notes ongoing applications and the enduring role of the medication in patient care.
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Medicind
Town Boosters Target Town Pests With Careful Effort
A local booster group pledges to give focused attention to recurring pests in town, aiming for effective control. Their plan includes careful inspection and targeted actions to reduce sightings and nuisance.
Mexican Prehistoric City Unearthed Near Volcanic Foot
Scientific American reports a newly found ancient city at the base of the volcano Tziaccihuatl. The site measures about four miles by three, enclosed by a wall, and contains 28 pyramids. Researchers say it may rival Teotihuacan in fame.
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Scientific American
Also Mentioned on This Page
Johnnie
Diller State Bank
General Banking
Boston Transcript
The
Diller Community Club
Paul Stange
D. K. Calkins
Blue Springs
Er Florence Bingham Livingston
George Pickard
Illinois
Mrs. al. Ballard
Mies L. O. Ballard
W. G. Robertson
Womans Club
Sododorol
Harbine
Fairbury Milk Co
McCormick-Deering
Farmers Union Co-Op
Store Diller
McCormick - Deering Line
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