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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1905
Page
5
The item lists a clown elephant's death connected to Campbell Bros show. It notes Campbell Bros and Beatrice trip, porch additions, a quip about self made men, Langshan eggs for sale, and various local goods including horse for sale and Patton's Sun Proof Paints.
A speaker notes Defiance has sisters and jokes about a man buying a diamond ring on installment and a girl who accepts it, calling it an example of folly and satire.
Notice seeks pasture space for forty to fifty head of cattle or horses. Describes abundant grass and clean spring water two miles east of Powell Nebraska. Inquiries to William Steffen of Beatrice or Sherman Van Ness of Powell.
Mr. and Mrs. E H Powers of Osborn Kansas Mrs Geo Powers of Vassar Kansas and Mr John Dahl of Aurora Nebraska had come to town for the funeral of Ben Specht son of Mrs E H Powers and returned Monday to their homes
Milton Fisher sold his barber shop to C. W. Williamson of Dawson Nebraska. He departed Wednesday for Oklahoma where reports say he was to be married yesterday. Fisher plans to return to Beatrice and operate a leased shop there.
The Burlington offers a special round trip fare of one and one third. total 4.60 from Diller for travel to Omaha May 7 to 9 to attend the grand lodge meeting, with return allowed by May 15.
A reception for Dr and Mrs Powell was held Wednesday afternoon at the Masonic hall. Refreshments of fruit cake and lemonade were served by the W R C. The gathering enjoyed pleasant time, saddened by the possibility the group may not meet again.
The 0. E. 8 hosted a social in their hall last Tuesday evening to honor Dr and Mrs Powell. Guests enjoyed refreshments and a pleasant time, while expressing regret that the couple plan to leave soon and will be missed in town social circles.
Community notices include half price photo offers with limited time, visits of Mrs. Kerr and daughter to relatives in Hollenberg Kansas, and local rna neighbors Mrs Clark and Mrs Barber. Agricultural seed Kaffir corn 65c a bushel sold by W W Calkins near Diller. Do not sell farm below value despite market pressures.
Kuhlman Company advertises a field promotion inviting 19 men in each state to travel, tack signs, and distribute samples and circulars of their woods. Salary offered is 75 dollars per month with 3 dollars per day for expenses, sent from Dept. P Atlas Building Chicago.
Historical note recalls John Paul Jones, the first American admiral, who died in penury in a Paris lodging. More than a century later, many leading U S cities plan to honor his memory with ceremonies and memorials.
Hoeh states he did not love any wife and called them business props. He alleges he sought older women to exploit their money, using flattery as his method, claiming women’s vanity is a universal weakness and his also.
A merchant from Harlan Mich tests Chamberlain's Cough Remedy claiming it best for coughs and colds. The ad urges keeping it in the home for prompt use and notes it cures colds faster than other treatments. Spear Drug Co. sells the remedy.
A Monday evening farewell party hosted by the Royal Neighbors honored Dr. and Mrs. Powell prior to their departure for Lincoln Nebraska. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Geo Myres Mr and Mrs B Hutchinson Mr and Mrs J W Fouts Mr and Mrs Lester Butterbaugh Mr and Mrs Chas Carr Mr and Mrs J Stucker Mr and Mrs Allison Eick Mr and Mrs H Z Diller Mr and Mrs A L Tristman Mrs Chas Tomemaker Mrs Roy Gear Mrs Anna McFarren Mrs J O Blauser Mrs G Blauser Mrs Elmo Myrtle Brandt and Mr H S Townnewaker. Refreshments were ice cream and cake.
A mix of local notices and ads includes millet seed at $1.00 per bushel and a Blackhawk edge drop corn planter. Community snippets report travels, school staff changes, and remarks on philanthropy with quotes about Carnegie offers and ministerial salaries.
The article notes Nebraska first celebrated Arbor Day on April 10 1872 and says since then every state and territory except Delaware and Indian Territory has established Arbor Day. It adds that eleven states and three territories make it a legal holiday and mentions Nebraska observes April 22 Georgia plants trees in December and Rhode Island in May.
Advice on warding off old age by maintaining vigorous digestion through age appropriate diet. Recommends Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to correct stomach disorders and indigestion. Sold by Spear Drug Co.
A Missouri farmer speaking at a farmers institute champions the local press as the farmer’s friend and asks readers to pay subscriptions in advance if possible. He credits advertising merchants for enabling quality local journalism and says those who do not advertise lose the farmer’s patronage.
The proposal argues that abstaining from voting for a set period endangers the nation as much as illegal voting. It calls for suppression of both stays-at-home and illegal voters to protect the country.
A sweet girl scolds a young man for embracing her and orders him to remove his arm within two hours, insisting she will not permit the display of affection. The exchange occurred the other night.
A manifesto arguing that the Republic rests on informed voters who track how their Congressmen vote on key issues. It contrasts intelligent voters who study roll calls with unintelligent voters swayed by routine gifts and district favors. It challenges readers to demand records, attend to votes, and judge officials by action.
In the matter of the estate of Willinsy Woods the petition of B A Mayor Ape is presented for probate. County Judge C C Boyle is named as the authority overseeing the process with specific dates to be proved.
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