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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1915
Page
4
The item, dated November 5 1916 from Diller Nebraska, discusses war themes and social observations. It notes gender imbalances in Europe, warns against German ship disruption plots on American soil, and reflects on cultural pride while referencing local life in a brief Plymouth News tone.
A review argues rural thrift outpaces easy credit for farmers. It cites Massachusetts savings deposits compared to Southern states and urges rural schools to teach thrift. The piece notes 3.3 million residents with 2.25 million holding deposits and proposes thrift talks and bonds.
Cattle receipts near 7,000 yesterday with 22,518 over two days show grass beef demand strong and prices up about a dime for dressed beef. Hog sales remained about 3,209 head with slight late strength, tops at 7.25. sheep and lambs at 21,000 head with fat lambs steady to 10 cents lower and feedersSoft.
In Plainfield New Jersey Rev. Dr. Charles E Herring plans to place toys in pews to entertain young children during First Presbyterian church services as a strategy to draw in couples with kids. Officials observed restless children deterring attendance and the toy idea emerged to encourage participation.
A witty exchange in the Philadelphia Press features Mr Plane urging Miss Waite to keep an intelligent dog for protection, while she reacts with surprise at the proposal.
A poem fragment from the New York Sun about a kiss hidden beneath a branch, with playful warnings against tattling and the humor of a peach rewarded by secrecy.
More than 100 eggs have been found in a single alligator. They are eaten in the West Indian islands and on the west coast of Africa. The eggs resemble a hen's egg in shape and flavor but are much larger.
In Poughkeepsie New York Andrew O'Brien, missing for days, appeared at St Peter's Church and was identified by Chief of Police McCabe and Dr J M Poucher. He had been buried as the drowned man found in the Hudson. The real body will be exhumed by Coroner Selfridge for confirmation.
In Frederick county near Sugar Loaf, McGill Belt reports snakes fed on real eggs but have begun stealing his glass eggs. A dozen artificial nest eggs vanished before capture. The last snake entered through a knothole but could not exit due to the egg protrusion. the reptile was opened and the egg returned to the nest.
In Cape Town ostriches die in large numbers as alfalfa exports feed British cavalry horses. Drought worsens food scarcity. South African ostrich farms lose about 30 percent of adults, with higher young bird mortality. Feathers trade collapsed during the war, reopening briefly in late June and July with 14 000 pounds sold, then a slump.
Mrs. Fred Smith of Punxsutawney, formerly Miss Mary Hadden, inherits an estimated 2.4 million dollars plus a house from Harry Aiams of Buffalo who died April 28, 1914. The former fiancée was to marry in 1914. the will delays possession until she turns twenty three, three years hence.
A humorous tale recalls Mark Twain early in his lecturing career arranging a woman in a box to clap after he stroked his mustache. The ploy failed as he won the audience instantly and later avoided such assist.
In Korea widows do not remarry. Even after becoming widows within a month they must not take a second husband. The practice reflects strict social rules governing widowhood and marriage.
A backstage quip has a stage manager urging an actor to adopt a superior expression. The couple banters over dining and romance as the young wife asks about salad and dressing while the husband sighs over bachelor days ending. The wife serves a large roast, leaving the scene with a light, domestic twist.
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