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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1937
Page
4
The notice lists post office handling for mail to Diller Nebraska and states advertising rates upon application. It mentions business locals and outlines a charge of six cents per line for each insertion.
James Durham of Chicago was jailed after after two sips of bootleg whisky he allegedly tried to swim in the street believing he was a fish.
Farmers report seed corn in short supply in the region and voice hope against the need to replant due to the limited seed available.
The article notes that Nebraska asylums are overflowing with many patients confined locally and some sent temporarily to out of state institutions, reflecting strain on mental health facilities.
Neighbors report a group of youths have improved Rex Green's home area adding a track and croquet grounds. Residents note Rex is considered among the group known as “the boys.”
Courtney Riley cites an estimated $2000 spent to fight prohibition and worries repeal will boost liquor sales to minors. Moser and Green bar owners counter with an awning added to shield from heat in 1936, described as the worst year, as locals hope for better times ahead.
Nebraska lawmakers approved a measure signed by Governor Cochran authorizing advisory votes on proposed amendments to the federal constitution. The move aims to curb unrestrained partisan shows like the Child Labor amendment episode and reinforces majority rule as the guiding principle.
Nelson C. Ingalsbe will take students at the close of the present term, continuing his thorough method of teaching piano.
County officials decide to operate a poor farm no more and lease the property for a year. They advocate modern pension methods and better care for the indigent, noting the old system has fallen out of step with the new car era and modern welfare ideas.
A report adopted by the New York Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church on April 17 links half of last year's 38,500 US traffic deaths to liquor. It urges total abstinence and proposes disowning members who rent or use property to sell intoxicating liquor.
Howard Gibson a railroad employee on the Waynesboro Virginia line moved a switch to divert a speeding supply train onto a side track after spotting a freight stalled on the same line. He was reprimanded for unauthorized possession of the switch key.
A letter from Claude Cavett in Clairmont Alberta notes a pleasant evening and the sun setting at 6 45 local time, contrasting with an 8 40 sunset the same day, and observing longer days in summer and longer nights in winter in western central Alberta near Washington state.
Towns push weed control by cutting out dandelions while Hastings mayor models the backache task. The editor reveals repeated failures of the method and argues science offers a real solution to eradicate the weed pest alongside other nuisances.
A Diller woman suffered a morning heart attack and was aided by the doctor and undertaker who arrived shortly after. The pastor then entered and, though revived, may move in as tenant by the month’s end. The undertaker’s hardware business had him supplying stove and furnace grates, while the pastor inquired about occupancy readiness.
Bishop Bartlett recites two Chinese students in America to show how treatment of strangers shapes lives. A girl joins a prejudiced school, renounces Christianity, and returns to China. A boy is befriended, becomes Christian, marries in China, and his children influence Chinese leadership and diplomacy through Sun Yat Sen Chiang Kai Shek Kung Hsiang Hsi.
Edward the eighth is reduced to fourth place with his three brothers ahead. His wife if Wal lis Warffield drops to eighth, while above her sit the Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Mary Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret. The piece notes a sharp fall for Mrs Warfield and calls her an ambitious fool.
In Fairbury residents express broad opposition to reducing courthouse grounds for a new parking row. Many local men and women voice disapproval. The piece suggests towns control their own drivers and wonders how many cars clog the square on busy or special days.
The editor and wife drove through the country to assess crop conditions. They report small grain pastures and vegetation thrifty and green, but warn the area needs rain as recent showers won’t sustain crops through a drought.
For professional piano tuning and general repair work leave orders with Nelson Ingalshe or at the Record office. C. B. Ingalshe, Marysville, Kansas.
Mrs. E. M. Crocker underwent an operation at Odell General last Saturday. Purley Weaver and wife are visiting at Shea Fairbury and Diller over Sunday. W. H. Carpenter who had visited at Sabetha Kansas returned home last Saturday. We have had showers but need rain for wheat and oats. Most farmers in Shea neighborhood are planting corn.
James Bath of Bangor Maine misjudged a passenger train on a railroad crossing and was knocked down. The impact snapped off the end of his wooden leg but spared further injury as he escaped unamputated.
In Boston a half ton of cheese vanished from Pollen’s shop. Pollen told police he cannot fathom the loss, saying there are no mice in his store.
The piece notes early Congress members wore hats during sessions and spoke with hats in hand. The custom, borrowed from Britain, lasted until after Jackson's 1837 presidency. Senators did not adopt the practice.
The article traces oranges from the Orient and Spain to the Americas via explorers and missionaries. It notes the United States as a leading producer and describes an orange tree reaching about 30 feet, living many decades, with wood valued by cabinet makers and peel used in perfumes. It mentions a southern Italian variety for Eau de Cologne.
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