Freeman's Furniture Ad at Fairbury Sparks Local News
The item notes new furniture at Freeman's in Fairbury Nebraska. It mentions the Oiler schools closing soon and May 29 as a sign date for Germans. Sam Thompson is referenced and the piece cites Mr A Lynch as a general surgery specialist in Fairbury Hospital. Farmers Union Co-Op manager S E Dunn returns from Lincoln trip.
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A. Lynch
Fairbury Hospital
Fairbury
Nebr
E. S. Dunn
Farmers Union Co-Op
Lincoln
Pickard-Wood Nuptials Set for June in Norfolk
Relatives in Diller received invitations this week announcing the marriage of Miss Ethel Pickard daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Pickard formerly of Diller to Jerome N. Wood. The wedding is planned for June 1 at 6 p.m. in Norfolk Nebraska.
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Diller
Ethel Pickard
J. A. Pickard
Jerome N. Wood
Norfolk
Nebr
Do You Enjoy Life Chamberlain's Tablets Ad
A health ad claims a well conditioned man enjoys life while the sickly suffer, and that Chamberlain's Tablets tone the stomach aid digestion and regulate bowels, with a recommendation to try them.
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Chamberlain
Fairbury Granite and Marble Works showcases spring designs
Frank A. Moon & Son promotes four carloads of new monumental art designs at Fairbury Nebraska showrooms calling on customers to visit rather than rely on photographs.
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Frank A. Moon
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Internal Cure
An advertisement claims catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine taken internally to act through the blood and mucous surfaces. The Toledo-based product emphasizes tonics and testimonials, pricing at 75 cents with free tests offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Fe Gheney & Co
Toledo
Corn Planting Rush Reported This Week
Advertisers stress that prominent warnings matter as farmers push corn planting ahead this week. A home ad in Fairbury notes used refrigerators and a line signing practice. A girl safely accepts an engagement ring from a young suitor amid social chatter.
Alfalfa Hay for Sale and International Move In War Chronicle
A brief ad notes a small amount of alfalfa hay in a barn for sale by Vint Logan. The item is embedded in a war era dispatch mentioning an overture for friendly relations by Mexicans and Allied actions as the Kaiser awaits trial with Holland signaling surrender to the allied governments.
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Holland
Remedy for Rheumatism Chamberlains Liniment
The article promotes Chamberlains Liniment as a remedy for rheumatism, claiming it eases pain and suffering, enables rest and sleep, and provides relief as the most common ills afflicting sufferers.
Inter-Church Campaign Holds Lincoln Meeting May 21–22
The Inter-Church Campaign began in Nebraska with a Lincoln gathering May 21 and 22. Prominent leaders were slated to speak as the movement seeks to unify Protestant churches nationwide. A survey will map existing church organizations to stabilize the effort and reduce duplication.
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Interchurch Organization Campaign For
Nebraska
Lincoln
United States
Obituary of Tolka Maria Semers 1825 1919 Near Diller
Tolka Maria Semers born April 19, 1825 in Wiesidee Germany died May 19 at the home of Geo Rahmann six miles southwest of Diller at age 94 years 30 days. She emigrated 1885 and married Albert Semers in 1887 who died 1897. She lived in South Auburn and Colorado before 22 years with the Rahmanns. Funeral Wednesday by Rev Otto Bergfelder citing Isaiah 46:4. May she rest in peace.
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Tolka Maria Semers
Wiesidee
Germany
Geo. Rahmani
Diller
Albert Semers
South Auburn
Washington County
Colorado
George Rahhmann
Otto Bergfelder
Sixteen Hour Farmer Seeks Sympathy for Eight Hour Worker
A sixteen hour-day farmer strains to be sympathetic toward the eight hour shop worker's hardships, highlighting labor tensions and mutual concern across two trades.
Cunningham Returns From Pawnee City To See Ill Niece
Geo Cunningham came back Monday from Pawnee City where he visited his niece Mrs Minnie Boxwell who is nearly recovered from illness and expects to return to Diller around June 1st.
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Geo. Cunningham
Pawnee City
Minnie Boxwell
Diller
Cause of Headache Lies in Stomach Says Remedy Ad
The article claims headache stems from a disordered stomach or constipation. It promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a simple, gentle remedy that provides relief and is easy to take, with many people reportedly obtaining permanent relief.
Emerson on hidden thoughts of wise men in a future library
The essay imagines a thousand years hence a select set of intelligent and witty men from civilized nations. It writerlyly orders their wisdom and learning in a guarded, inaccessible treasury, while revealing the unspoken thought to future strangers in clear words.
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Emerson
Diller Public Schools Junior Senior Banquet Highlights
The May 20 1919 banquet at Everett Clark's home featured a six course dinner with scarlet and black décor. Juniors escorted seniors to seats and toasts followed before a reception at Miss Helene Greens. The Seniors later toured Lincoln then returned. Dr Edgar C Lucas gave the commencement address.
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Everette Clark
Helene Green
Lincoln
Everett Blauser
Oliver Deih
DeVere Hale
Alice Specht
Sleep Deprivation in Elephants and Humans
The text discusses extreme sleep loss, noting a person can die after nine days without sleep and some claim sufferers go without weeks. It describes a method to tame elephants by depriving them of sleep, rendering them largely harmless after a few days. It also compares brain development and fatigue between elephants and humans.
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Jungle
How Menthol Is Manufactured
The article explains menthol production starts with dried peppermint from Japan. Stilled plants yield vapors that condense into crude oil, shipped to Yokohama and Kobe for fractional distillation to extract menthol.
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Japan
Yokohama
Kobe
Navy men leave service with improved physiques on average
The Bureau of Medicine and Surgery reports that among 500 men leaving the service the average gain in civilian weight is 6.3 pounds, indicating a notably improved physique since enlistment.
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Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
Navy Department
Bargain Cow Pays Off For Great Bend Farmer
Charley Donner, prominent farmer in Great Bend Kansas, bought a small red milk cow three years ago for 35 dollars. Since then the cow has produced enough milk every 18 days to cover the original price. Over the last 14 months the milk from the cow is valued at 574 dollars and 90 cents.
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Great Bend
Kan
Charley Donner
Denner
Uncle Eben Reflects on a Janitor's Happy New Year Wish
In this rustic vignette Uncle Eben mocks a janitor who wishes people a Happy New Year in a manner that brings as little joy as a bill collector. The speaker notes the disappointment and suggests humor in the imperfect greeting.
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Uncle Eben
Car Inquiry Reveals Smoking Debate Among Men
In a terse exchange a question about a car ahead being a smoker is answered no. The dialogue acknowledges men nearby are indeed smoking, signaling a subtle social tension over appearances versus behavior.
Probate Notice for Christina L. Bausch Estate
The State of Nebraska Jefferson County probate notices the estate of Christina L. Bausch deceased. Pearl Bausch petitions to prove the last Will filed May 21 1919 and asks probate and administration with Eva Henrichs as executrix. June 23 1919 9:00 am hearing set. publication to run three weeks in Diller Record.
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Nebraska
Jefferson
Diller Record
Louis J. Nutzman
Seal
F. L. Rain
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Sam Thompson
Victor
J.D. Funders
France
Ean
Diller Public Schools
Hen Grech É
Ota
Erne Pospisil the Raven
Erie Anderson
Beulampson
Helen
Beulah Imes
Faye
Iva Pospisi
Spence
Everett Clark
Parkerhouse Rolls Radishes
Everett Clark Aoean
Sen Non Jikieok
Vegas
Alomnee
Miss Adams
C. R. Steffen
Lucky
Kansas
Rome
Keystone
S. C. Hutchinson
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