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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1914
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR text shows dialogue and disjointed phrases about a blood loss duel, weapons, safety tasers, and a funeral wake, with no coherent event, names, dates, or locations to confirm.
Boston Evening Tram previews a spring stunt season with the adage Spring is in the air and a wink that hopes the act is well stabilized. The note hints at urban excitement around aerial shows and safety anxieties.
George Miller recounts a severe skin eruption starting from a small pimple that spread to the eyes. He describes intense itching and burning, fear of soiling clothing, and trying two salves before using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. After twenty six days with one cake of soap and two jars of ointment he says he recovered.
A printed testimonial extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for nervous spells kidney issues and weight loss and urges women to try it before suffering further. It claims many women have been saved and invites readers to write to Lydia for information and samples.
A druggist with a young black errand boy played a prank that backfired as a volatile mixture exploded. The chemist was hurled aside while the boy crawled out from under a counter with a head wound. The boy scolded the druggist for dangerous play in a tense, chastened exchange.
A concise wry observation on social behavior notes that women rarely brag about the large praise they miss. The line hints at modesty and the social dynamics of compliments without asserting specific individuals or events.
News from across Nebraska and western areas highlights social notes and local happenings. The item mentions officials within the Elks organization and references habits related to smoking in a broad state context.
Upcoming events listed include the M C A convention in Grand Island May 22 23 the Nebraska Eagles convention at Hastings in June a Sunday school convention at Aurora in June a postmasters meeting in Simeon June 9 10 a Nebraska Press Association outing at Epworth Lake Park Lincoln June 18 25 a Summer school of missions in Omaha June 22 27 and a state association meeting at Grand Island June 23 24 25.
At North Platte the Nebraska Elks elected F L Rain of Fairbury as president. Other officers include F L Hardison Grand Lodge vice president, Ray Langford treasurer, Charles E Swan secretary, Rev W H Xanders chaplain. inner guard C Norton and Dr Murphy named. Fremont chosen as next meeting place. Hastings notes Clara Dawson Briley celebrated her 114th birthday, born May 7, 1800, old coloratin, living with son Dr Nelson Briley.
At the Grand Island G A R encampment opening May 13 J H Presson will report 149 deceased comrades from the last year Memorial services are planned for one session Lincoln posts in the state show 19 deaths among 173 posts with 3608 members the highest losses in Nebraska.
At Burwell on May 1 about two hundred people attended a church supper hosted by the Congregational church women. By morning roughly half reported violent illness, traced to chicken pie served the previous day. Officials suspect early cooking and gravy spoilage caused the outbreak.
Joseph Roberts president of the Nebraska state board of agriculture sold eight fattened steers from his Fremont area farm at an average of 89 dollars per head. The two year old cattle averaged about 1200 pounds.
The Wahoo board of education has secured a five year lease on a five acre tract near the city to establish one of several agricultural experiment schools funded partly by state money. The project follows a state law from the last legislative session designating locations for such schools.
The Mendelssohn Choir of Omaha with about 100 voices teams up with Chicago's Theodore Thomas Orchestra of over forty pieces for three concerts at the Auditorium on May 18 and 19. Under Thomas Kelley the choir's growing statewide and national reputation will be boosted by five notable soloists and the renowned orchestra.
A correspondent suggests painting a ring around the boil with collodion purchased at any drug store. As the alcohol evaporates it exerts gentle pressure, opening the boil and forcing out its contents which are absorbed by a clean handkerchief.
A mother guides her daughter through a mistake teaching resilience. The child worries about ag and repetition, while the mother stresses learning from errors so mistakes become useful rather than to be feared. The dialogue hints at hope that persistent error could vanish if lessons are truly learned.
A newspaper note outlines enduring shop life as women drift through stores and bargain counters stay constant, highlighting retail culture and shopper behavior with a playful observation.
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