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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1928
Page
3
A mixed collection of local items includes for sale posts for hedge posts cane seed and farm stock, medical and professional notices, a Beatrice hospital surgery update, railway excursion rates, a Burlington rail alert, and a club meeting report with refreshments. The record notes community ads and small notices reflecting rural Nebraska life.
Government official says chick losses could drop from fifty percent to five percent or less by starting chicks on Pratts Buttermilk Baby Chick Food. Pratts, with fifty five years of experience, guarantees improved hatch results and healthier chicks.
This cooking tip advises prebaking the pie crust until lightly colored but not browned to avoid soggy undercrusts. It also notes you may bake and serve in a glass or earthen pie plate.
The body of Martin Arnold of Harbine was found last Friday in a shallow Lanham stream where he had been visiting relatives. Arnold, who suffered epileptic fits, is believed to have fallen into the water and drowned. An obituary appears elsewhere in this paper.
The Denney Bank stock, belonging to the Frank W. Denney estate, was sold Monday in Fairbury at private sale to W. H. Schnuelle of Fairbury, former Helvey Bank owner. The sale price was 135 dollars per share, with Louis Jarchow, Daykin Bank president, confirming the transaction.
Mrs. T E Tucker of Glenwood Iowa visits the home of her sister Mrs J E Cattler. A reception honoring Rev and Mrs Diekhoff was held Sunday afternoon at St Pauls Lutheran church. Charley Brandt and granddaughter Mary Lavoe drove to North Platte Nebraska to visit relatives for a week or two.
A baby boy weighing eight pounds was born yesterday at the home of Mr and Mrs George E Barnahan near Diller. In a separate incident a head on collision occurred on a narrow bridge near Quinter Fry's Sunday night, with no injuries and minimal damage to both cars.
C L E Blauser and his mother in law Mrs Marie Habicht of Lincoln and her sister Mrs Mondi of Omaha spent Tuesday in Diller visiting friends. Blauser placed a marker in Prairie Home cemetery for an infant brother buried there years ago. Also included is a short home recipe for spring onions served on toast with butter and seasonings.
Cream butter sugar and salt, then beat in egg white and crushed strawberries. Warm gently to re-emulsify the sauce, then serve over cupcakes or cottage pudding or chill to set.
In the second registered trap shoot of the season held at Lincoln last Sunday forty two representatives from eighteen Nebraska cities competed. C L Waggoner of Diller repeated top honors with 149 of 150 targets and 132 consecutive breaks. J Wehling of Lanham shot 141 and J F Lanmann of Lincoln 140. A group photo appeared in Tuesday's State Journal.
Ten members of the N. C. S. A. gathered at Mrs. J. Carrico's country home on May 2 for a social meeting. President led, minutes read by Mrs. Waggoner, and members gave varied articles in roll call. Mrs. Waggoner spoke on May Day's real purpose from Herbert Hoover. A note of thanks from Mrs. Moser for flowers was read, followed by games and a refreshment course. W. H. Clark plans to join the ladies on May 16.
The United States continues pensions for five mothers of Civil War soldiers. The oldest recipient is 102 and the youngest 92, while Britain’s aristocracy faces dismantling and abandonment due to high upkeep costs.
The piece notes rising illiteracy in certain American areas and observes that much poetry originates there. It hints at a peculiar benefit of false teeth, suggesting rheumatic patients might remove them and set them aside on a shelf.
A local notice blends Mother's Day best wishes with a promotional appeal for home repairs. It urges readers to consider durable roofing and concrete drain tile to manage wet land, touts labor saving devices, and praises good paint and Mulehide roofing for longevity and value.
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