For Sale And Local Notices From Fairbury Neb
A collage of small ads and notices from Fairbury Nebraska items include for sale posts on ae posts cane seed alfalfa hay and corn seed eye night he daylight. Local names such as W M Henrichs Vint Logan L Caldwell John Nickeson Dr Adams and Dr O C Diehl appear along with events like M W A meetings. Also mentions oil and gas delivery Diller Filling Station and a note on raising chicks with Pratts Buttermilk Bad Chick Food. A weekend visit by Oliver Diehl and a Beatrice eye ear nose and throat notice are listed.
Local Republican and Democratic County Conventions Report
At the Fairbury Republican county convention speeches were given by Dr. Potter and E. E. Shultz. Fourteen delegates were chosen for the state convention, with O. R. Jones re elected as central committee chairman. A McNary Haugen bill resolution passed unanimously. Democratic delegates included A. Hill of Diller among twelve elected for the state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbury
Dr. Potter
E. E. Shultz
Steele City
Central
O. R. Jones
A. Hill
Diller
Local Residents Share Sunday Visits and Travel Plans
Mr and Mrs Fred Harder left Tuesday in their Ford for Three Forks Mont. An economist is a fellow who knows how to save money by cutting down your expenses. Mr and Mrs Rollo Arthur and children of Beatrice called on Mr and Mrs C B Ashcraft Sunday afternoon.
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Fred Harder
Three Forks, Mont
Rollo Arthur
Beatrice
C. B
Ashcraft
Starrs welcome grandson at Endicott home
Mrs. R F Starr hosted the arrival of her grandson at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Floyd Hughes in Endicott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Starr
Endicott
Floyd Hughes
Beatrice junior high teacher reelected for another year
Miss Lillian Wohlfarth of Diller was reelected a teacher in Beatrice city schools Junior High and has signed up for another year. Mr and Mrs Arthur Grone and daughter Violet visited Field and May broadcasting stations in Shenandoah Iowa on Saturday and stayed with relatives in Nebraska City on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Wohlfarth
Diller
Beatrice City
Arthur Grone
Violet
Field and
May Broadcasting Stations
Shenandoah, Ia
Nebraska City
County Sunday School Convention at Steele City
The county Sunday school convention was held at Steele City yesterday with Revs. Ludwick and Harris of Diller listed on the program as part of a male quartet from Diller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steele City
Ludwick
Harris
Diller
Iller
Spirit of St. Louis Placed in Smithsonian Institute
Col. Lindbergh ferried the Spirit of St. Louis to the Smithsonian in Washington D C on Monday after a 725 mile flight from St Louis lasting four hours and fifty eight minutes.
Fairbury Dominates Jefferson County Track Meet
In Fairbury’s home meet at Fairbury Tuesday afternoon the hosts scored 75 points while Diller earned 21 and Endicott 3. Ian Kuper of Diller won the quarter mile in 25.5 seconds and the Diller relay team captured the 440 relay in 52.9 seconds.
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Jefferson County
Fairbury
Diller
Endicott
Ian Kuper
Tragic Crossing Crash Kills Four In Reynolds
Dale Feis 4 and Johanna Feis 2 died instantly as their aunt Minnie Feis drove the car and was injured. The trio were struck by Burlington train No 17 Monday evening and hurled about 100 feet. Minnie later died from brain concussion and other injuries.
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Dale Feis
Johanna Feis
Minnie Feis
Reynolds
Burlington
Fire destroys Mrs Schmuelle's barn near Harbine
A large barn one mile east and one mile south of Harbine burned at about six o clock Monday morning. The 82 by 42 foot structure held hay and grain saved only in part. Insurance of 800 dollars was carried with the Jefferson County Assessment Association, secretary Carl Schunelle. Origin of the fire is unknown.
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Fred Schmuelle
Harbine
Jefferson County Assessment Association
Carl Schunelle
Diller Area Plows Start Corn Planting Early
Report notes several fields of corn planted in the Diller vicinity with the Place boys among the early planters shaping the spring farm work.
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Diller
Place
Mrs Myers Returns From Kansas City Excursion
Mrs Clara Myers came back last Friday after a week with her daughter Miss Grace Myers in Falls City and an excursion together to Kansas City.
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Clara Myers
Miss Grace Myers
Falls City
Kansas City
Cornbelt Lumber Co Promises Refund for C. C. Mite Killer
An offer from Cornbelt Lbr. Co. of Diller guarantees a full refund within one year if customers are not satisfied with their first purchase of C. C. Mite Killer and Preventative. The guarantee states no questions will be asked.
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Cornbelt Lbr. Co. Diller
Rural teachers thank Diller group on Educational Day
Teachers from nearby rural districts express gratitude to the Diller teachers, the school board, and local businessmen for the courtesies shown during Educational Day.
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Diller
Odell School to Gradu ate Fifteen Seniors on Dec 17
Odell schools will graduate a class of fifteen seniors on the 17th with a school closing picnic the next day featuring a baseball game between Odell and Diller high schools in the afternoon.
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Odell
Odell and
Diller
Ocean Flight Ends In Near-Masculine Death Defiance
The piece laments German airmen forced to navigate an unlit, fogbound ocean with a failing aircraft. It contrasts their bravado with the fate of others who risk death at sea, asserting the ocean is unsafe for airplanes.
Henry Ford plans a million dollar twelve engine airliner
The article notes Henry Ford intends spending a million dollars to build a plane with twelve engines carrying a machine shop and 100 passengers. It questions fuel needs and space for fuel unless lighter explosives emerge, suggesting a cross ocean voyage and a world tour as a possible goal, with a skeptical view from Missourians.
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Henry Ford
Missouri
Interest in Co Fair Begins
The Jefferson county Fair premium list is released with a plan to spend all funds for a strong program and liberal premiums. An enhanced educational feature and top stock exhibits are planned, with Secretary Gilmore dedicating effort to ensure a successful 1928 fair scheduled for August 28 29 and 30.
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Jefferson County
Gilmore
Fairbury Journal
Plager Fanders Wed in Beatrice Nebraska
Plager and Fanders were united in marriage at St Paul Ev Lutheran church on April 26 at 5 pm. Rev H J Diekhoff presided with Gilbert Plager and Viola Fanders as witnesses. The couple will reside in Beatrice where the groom works at Beatrice Laundry.
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Josephine Plager
Theodore Fanders
St. Paul’s Ev. Lutheran Church
H. J. Diekhoff
Gilbert Plager
Viola Fanders
Sylvia Baumfolk
John Plager
Metric System Spreading Across Pan American Trade
The metric system gains general use as twenty Southern republics at the Second Pan American standardization conference urge shipping documents in decimal metric terms. A Pan American trade list is started to register American firms using metric terms for southern buyers.
Rural Mail Delivery Salary and Mileage Allowances
The standard rural mail route covers 24 miles with a yearly salary of 1800 dollars. An extra 50 dollars monthly is paid for each mile over 24, plus an equipment allowance of four cents per mile. Routes under 24 miles are graded accordingly.
German Letter Box Automates Stamp Payment System
A new letter box in Germany accepts coins equal to the required stamp value. The letter is placed in an opening and coins dropped into shots trigger automatic stamping before the envelope drops into the box.
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Germany
Deshler Boasts World’s Largest Broom Factory
The article notes Deshler hosts the world’s largest broom factory. It provides figures on Nebraska infrastructure like a proposed capital cost near 10 million dollars and 2250 miles of paved or graveled highways.
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Deshler
Nebraska
Omaha
School For
Nebraska City
Home Service Spring Ad Promises Fresh Looks
Diller Home Service promotes spring remodeling with affordable, quality paints, varnishes, roofing and concrete sidewalk options. The ad links home improvements to increased property value and urges readers to visit for savings on building materials.
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Diller State Bank
W. M. Henrichs
Diller Filling Station
G. H. Newton
Fairbury, Neb
H.H. Wolters
Adams
Garland
N. 6Th St
Oliver Diehl
Dr. O. C. Diehl
Moon
Nebr
David Houck
John L. Nickeson
A . Cully
S. J
Webster Garden
S. J. Thompson
Swift’s
Co. Fair
Alaska
Clarks Store
Hayden
Moffat
Diller Farmers Grain Co
I. R. Andrews
Mgr
Diller “Home” Service
Ned
Pat
John
Geer
Wars Diller
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