27 May 1904
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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1904
Page
1
The town of Diller closes school for the day as Rev. Frank Mills visits Crab Orchard. notices cover prepared feed for young chickens, local business travelers, and community reminders. Officers and residents share updates from Tecumseh to St Louis, with health notes and minor anecdotes throughout the town.
The Christian church hosts an ice cream social in the rear room of the Diller State Bank tomorrow evening. Also noted is a display of a before Christ bronze top unearthed near Pompeii, shown at the bank in preserved condition.
Dr T G Merritt of No Mehoopany Pa reports a startling case a patient with violet hemorrhages from ulcerated stomach healed after Electric Bitters prescribed the patient improved from the first dose and has had no attack for months Electric Bitters guaranteed for dyspepsia indigestion constipation and kidney troubles 50c at J W Suttons
Diller and Steele City residents share visits and updates. A new banking officer list forms at Peoples State Bank with Colman and Price in charge. family gatherings, farm chatter, and town improvement pleas fill the page along with marching plans and Fourth of July talk.
Memorial and decoration events set for May in the Methodist church. Memorial sermon by Rev Mills. Decoration for old soldiers graves at the cemetery then a public address at the church. Ministers and congregations invited. Special choir with music provided. Citizens urged to observe the national memorial day.
Fragmented text recounts a person named Tarner or Sutton in Dempsertown city moving to Omaha with illness and medical treatment. It mentions Dr Kings New Life Pills and a fatal risk from surgical vein cutting. Names and places are garbled but indicate medical discussion and relocation of a patient during illness.
A resident and manager of a local elevator suffered a severe head wound after a 14 foot 2x6 struck him while doors were being fastened. The incident followed a fire at the nearby schoolhouse where books and supplies were destroyed and new materials were procured.
An Epworth League program at OM. S church drew a large audience last Sunday. Twenty young ladies led by A A Murdock of Battery A Wymore presented a military flag drill in uniform on a raised stage, receiving hearty applause. The piece is praised as the finest drill ever seen in Diller, with expectations to perform at Ellis and nearby towns.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe prices such as 1.98 on an iron item and 12.00 for a sideboard at Nelson's Home Greenwood, with references to an evening visit and relatives mentioned in a jumbled line of text.
The notice thanks many who assisted the school year and acknowledges teachers for their steady effort. Several named staff and visitors are mentioned along with student achievements and diplomas for good attendance and conduct.
John Wiese Sr and sons De Wiese of Tathine were transacting business in Dior Tuesday. Al Murdock and wife, who had visited here with the Thards since Saturday, returned Wednesday to their home at Wymnore.
Fragmented OCR text references a hearing night and resignations in a local office, with scattered mentions of a cousin, clerk, town business, and a complaining note about deception. The legibility is poor and specific names and actions are unclear.
Thompson, age 15, held a pleasant Monday party with friends attended by many. Cream and cake were served. World’s Fair rates via Barlinton Route list tickets to St. Louis and return good through summer. Prices start at 20.25 with April 25 advance sale and April 27 open tickets at 5.2.
A testimonial line claims Dr King s New Discovery cures consumption throat and lung troubles after one bottle relieved a severe case in Rhephenstown. The advertisement offers trial bottles free with a money back guarantee from WW Sutton druggist.
Promoters urge a trip to the new irrigated country as the United States moves toward widespread irrigation. Low land prices and favorable trip rates are offered to attract homeseekers, with a booklet available from Le Francis, general passenger agent, Burlington Route, Omaha, Nebraska.
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