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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1907
Page
4
In a Friday Diller Nebras ka column from May 31 1907 the writer argues flogging may deter crime more than jail and condemns sentimental views. The piece also lauds rural mail routes delivering benefits to farmers, noting their tax contributions and daily mail access improving rural life.
The widow of President McKinley died Monday at her Denton Ohio home after years of illness with paralysis as the immediate cause. Funeral services were held Wednesday directed by Secretary Cortelyou with attendance by President Roosevelt, Secretary Loeb and Vice President Fairbanks.
A recent rating of the postal department at Washington sets postage at one cent per ounce or fraction thereof for all papers intended for distribution, with surcharges applied as required.
A. B. Stickney, president of the Chicago Great Western, argues railroads seek a fair settlement and criticizes state tariffs. He cites Minnesota laws limiting fares, calls for interstate commission power to cut rates, and warns a 10 percent earnings drop may be inevitable due to rising costs and policy constraints.
Professor SMITH of Cornell argues the Bible should expand to include Hebrew and Christian books and other religions. He envisions a larger, newly translated Bible with introductory notes and a shifted viewpoint on religious knowledge and authority.
A New York Post remark from a restaurant proprietor claims diners display nervousness by how they position their feet under tables. He notes many twist or rest their feet on chair legs, toes, or heels, arguing flat feet signal calm temperament.
Jerome of New York spoke at a dinner on the power of speech. He argued that fast earnest talk can perform miracles and even alter truth. A shopper recounts a salesman’s rapid mispronunciation about a bonnet sale.
In Denver the Western Bowling Congress event saw L R Everhart of Kansas City Crescents set a world record with a 008 20d score and 631 in three games. Kansas City teammates C W Turner and F Makepeace totaled 1 173 for second place in the two team event. C E Hilton and G L Dibik of Kansas City posted 10&.
The dialogue asks what to call a man with two wives and then with more than two. The first punchline is bigamist. the follow up is left cut off, implying a continued joke about plurality of spouses.
Effie Palgrave recalls an engagement that feels like gilded fate. Her husband Laurence Leicester, forty five and stiff, is dutiful but distant as Effie confronts a loveless, traplike marriage and lingering memories of a prior love.
Effie contemplates separation from her husband after discovering Laurence's betrayal. He begs forgiveness, admits his guilt, and leaves with a promise to reform. Effie resolves to protect her husband’s reputation while aiding Laurence, and their later reunion is hinted through quiet, evolving devotion and public gossip.
Elberfeld the New York Americans shortstop envisions coaching teams and teaching plays on paper. He is in excellent shape aside from a back injury and plans to stay with baseball long term, potentially as a manager after his playing days.
Sweet Marie the champion trotter will appear in exhibitions on three half mile tracks. Lima Driving Park in Lima Ohio has signed her for a contract. She will also race at Allentown Pennsylvania and Hamline Minnesota State Fair track. The mare aims to set records and her connections plan further appearances next October.
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