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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1912
Page
8
The item notes Maryland will cast its sixteen votes for Roosevelt at the National convention. It also includes a note on back pain treated with Chamberlain's Liniment and a lighthearted weather observation about spring and muddy roads.
A Chicago packer tracked 907 hogs with an average live weight and produced 140.5 pounds per hog in usable portions, excluding tenderloins and other parts. The piece also includes an endorsement of Dr Kings New Life Pills from Hugh Tallman of San Antonio and an exchange noting newspaper costs versus daily comforts.
The passage extols America as unique for social mobility where a son of a poor mechanic can reach the presidency and a farmer’s daughter may wed a president, asserting all honors are within any citizen’s reach and depend on individual effort.
An editorial argues that farm youths succeed or fail by universal habits of success. It states the man who would secure his occupation must adopt eight habits that ensure achievement. It claims all may succeed if they follow the right course.
The piece recounts a remarkable Sunday league game story from Frank Isbell with St Paul in the Western League. A tiny fenced field and rapid ball rebounds produced unusual outs and low scores, illustrating how luck shaped a late inning moment in Milwaukee’s contest.
A Diller Nebraska reader analyzes fraternal orders and life insurance costs. The letter compares Ancient Order of United Workmen and Modern Woodmen benefits with New York Life policies, citing ages 35 to 70, premiums, and return of payments. It argues A O U W offers more favorable terms and notes many fraternal societies operate in Nebraska. Mary Miller signs the letter.
Beatrice Nebraska committees near completion of arrangements for the state Grand Army of the Republic encampment set for May 14 to 16. The program features a Tuesday reception a Wednesday parade with veterans relief corps bands and county children a Wednesday campfire and a Thursday grand entertainment with speeches by Majors from Port State Commander Trimble and possibly General Black or Sickles.
William Fretwell of Lucama NC recounts curing malaria after three bottles of Electric Bitters. The tonic is praised for relieving stomach liver and kidney ailments and restoring strength and appetite. Sold for 50 cents at Shutt Drug Co.
State Journal argues that overconfidence in new liners ignores construction and organization flaws. It cites the Titanic lacking boat drills and crew familiarity, noting crew confusion and delayed lifeboat deployment worsened the tragedy. The piece urges testing ships with caution before crowds fill their cabins.
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