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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1928
Page
2
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The piece argues for a running mate for Al Smith from the West or South to bridge regional divides. It suggests Texas or Will Rogers, notes Smith is wet and from official circles, and proposes a farmer and a nontraditional or religiously diverse partner, even a woman, as possible vice presidential picks.
A critical reprint examines soil souring from lime loss due to cropping and leaching, noting East of the Mississippi and parts of Missouri and Kansas show declines. It also previews a Hardware Dealer piece debunking aluminum waterless cooking pitches and inflated claims.
Federated Community Church notes Sabbath observance and services at 10 am 1 pm and 8 pm with attendance 167 last Sunday. Mothers Day program by the school praised. Keystone class cited for helping. prizes awarded to Mrs Mary Green for largest family and to Mrs Loyal Henrichs youngest mother and Mrs Ada Calkins oldest mother.
Reverend R M Harris reports Sunday School at 10 00 A M with no preaching service due to the pastor attending the General Conference in Kansas City. Attendance was very fine and the congregation is urged to return. Congratulations are extended to graduates and best wishes for their future.
A report notes how a slick salesman exploited women with a mineral salts gimmick while selling aluminum kitchenware. Prices were higher than local retailers for similar goods, yet customers bought anyway.
Auto Plates for 1929 State Purchasing Agent C B Pirie has called for bids on 490 000 white on black automobile plates for Nebraska next year. Bids open May 18 at 10 o clock. Last year Pirie paid 9 5 cents a plate delivered at county seats, lowest price yet. An alternate bid for a larger plate with Nebraska under the number is requested. Air Mail Week is proclaimed May 14 1918 marks the first air mail link New York to Washington D C.
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