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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1925
Page
5
A Red Cross Round Table quotation extols stubborn labor and silence, claiming continuous effort will erase nature’s brook babble and birdsong. The speaker suggests only work, stone, and the weary nose remain in one’s world, implying isolation over natural joy.
Curious chatter and folklore converge as people discuss whether a genuine secret society exists, pondering its rites, members, and hidden influence across history and modern life.
Nebraska plans to spend more than 10.25 million dollars on highway construction and maintenance during the current year, with funds allocated to road work and related improvements statewide.
Ralph Long accelerates his new Ford purchased a day last week from Callun Bros in Odell. He aims to test the car on local roads and gauge performance.
Bert Etchinson and his son traveled from Pawnee City to visit his mother and catch up with other relatives on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs F J Truxan return to their Odell home after a winter spent with children in Santa Rita New Mexico San Antonio and Creek Texas with plans to resume regular routines this spring.
The state legislature appropriated 17600 dollars for widening RR Street near Lincoln University campus. The measure aims to ease automobile traffic congestion in the city streets.
Stray horse taken up at a residence on Monday May 4 by Wilson Brandt. The dapple iron gray gelding weighing about 1000 pounds is to be returned to its owner on paying charges including the notice.
United States consumes more gasoline than the rest of the world combined. Current extraction per barrel is more than twice what it was a decade ago, indicating growing efficiency or output in crude oil refining.
Clarence Piveral toppled from a step ladder Tuesday while painting in R. W. Green's restaurant. He was shaken but saved from broken bones and now uses crutches. He expects to discard them in a day or two.
The Blue Springs village board votes to run free outdoor movie nights for the coming season as in the past three summers. The city owns a slide projector portable shelter and a vacant Main Street lot with seats and a screen ready. Shows will be held each Saturday starting early.
John Clauson remains on the sick list. Carl Franzen is home after quitting his railroad job. C. W. Hagerman moved his family into the Mills residence, vacated by John Folkers. H. Z. Diller returns to work as a district agent for stock food, remaining in Lincoln.
Miss Adelia Roelfs assistant postmaster at Diller is on vacation. Her sister Miss Ina Roelfs reserve assistant helps Postmaster Mrs Hill manage the mails.
Dr and Mrs Claude Ellis came back Wednesday evening from a Western Kansas trip. They reported passing through very dry land before Fairbury and noted the wheat on their farms looking fine despite the drought conditions.
The Jolly Neighbors Club met Wednesday afternoon May 6 at Mrs. C Hayes home with fifteen members one visitor and two children. The afternoon was spent in visiting. The next meeting will be at Mrs Geo rok home Wednesday May 20 with work.
Geo Legget a former Diller resident lost a four mile southeast Ellis barn and corn crib to fire early Monday. Six horses six hogs 250 bushels of oats nine tons hay five tons of cane three sets harness one wagon and other implements were total losses with no insurance. Fire origin unknown. Friends raise funds to partially aid the blind.
El Dorado Kansas Times summarizes Dr. Walter Burr's Kiwanis talk urging towns to act as service stations for country people. He stresses neighborly service to farmers, viewing farmers as business partners and advocating mutual needs and humane outreach to attract rural customers.
The United Bureau of Standards states that the gas meter is the most accurate known commercial means of measurement for instruments.
Mr and Mrs Metune and family spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Roy Wagner. Henry Wienstein has been ill with the flu. J H S was a business caller in Fa Monday. Riddle and Wallace were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs. Mable. Mr and Roy Wagner and Dona Ay spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs S R S Wisley of Steele City. Tuesday material arrived for remodeling the Shea elevator.
A New York Times critique by Mordaunt Hall faults a popular actress for not speaking French in a film and notes English in her movements. The piece argues sophisticated New York seeks the spirit of the character, while the provinces may differ.
Last Thursday evening at Anna Long's home friends of Mrs. Ralph Long enjoyed a warm gathering. A cake contest sparked clever guesses of cake names and the couple Ralph Leng celebrated a silver wedding anniversary with a playful ceremony and many thoughtful gifts.
Denmark is described as a constitutional monarchy with legislative power shared between the king and the rigsd og or diet. The two houses are the Folketing and Landsting, with eligibility reaching 25 year olds. Folketing has 140 members, 117 elected by proportional representation and 31 seats allocated to parties lacking district returns. The Landsting term is described, with indirect selection via party seats.
Last Friday evening children gathered at Mrs Griewold's home to celebrate her birthday. A card game and acrobatic stunts formed the entertainment while Harvey, Harry, and Jess shared stories of a Kansas trip. Ice cream and cake followed.
Ten car loads of stock were sent to the St. Joe market from this station Sunday. Farmers shipping hogs and cattle include an am of hogs by ann, Geo and Fred Henrichs, Theo Henrichs, and John and Will Plager each sending cattle or hogs. Accompanying the shipment were J. F. Plager, Theo, George and Fred Henrichs, and Jeff Melichar who works for Geo Henrichs.
A New York pattern of armed raids on roadhouses and soft drink stands is condemned. The writer argues enforcement must be by constituted authority and legal aid, warning that destroying illegal resorts by illegal means harms government and justice.
A fragment from a Victorian poem about neighborly ties and personal faith mentions storms and a neighbor who built a house of faith. The narrator recalls sharing a verse with commendations and hints at a personal note of loss and reflection.
Lorado Taft explains the horned appearance comes from a mistranslation of the Hebrew word glory into Greek. Michelangelo’s Moses was intended for Julius II’s tomb, carved in marble, but the tomb remained unfinished and the statue resides in San Pietro in Vincoli, Rome.
The article explains that plaster of Paris carries its name from Paris beds where it was first widely used as a cement. It notes that heating drives out moisture, enabling the powder to react with water and set quickly into a hard state.
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