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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1915
Page
5
Diller News Notes on Shops Rides and Local Events
Local Diller column reports Shutt Drug Co promotions for buckwheat flour and corn crib paint, new Overland 54x purchase, and equipment for corn elevating and husking. Residents travel to Odell dog races, visit relatives in Fairbury and Mahaska, with weather and farm fire losses noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shutt Drug Co
Diller Visitors Recall Nebraska School Days
Miss Ethel Strasser of Wood River Nebraska, a former Diller public school teacher, visited with Mrs Nancy Robertson and other Diller friends from Friday through Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Strasser
Wood River, Nebr
Diller Public Schools
Nancy Robertson
Diller
Esther Gretzinger Operated on at Home in Steele City
Miss Esther Gretzinger who had been sick for days and grew serious was operated on by Dr. Taylor of Steele City and a local physician at her parents home Mr and Mrs John Gretzinger. She is recovering nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Gretzinger
Taylor
Steele City
John Gretzinger
Esther oratorio draw for Fairchild family visit
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Fairchild of Endicott and their niece Miss Lucile Fairchild of Orleans Nebraska attended the Queen Esther oratorio in the Diller opera house Saturday night. Lucile remained to visit at the Miller home and planned to return to Endicott on No 17 Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Witty
Werner
Gilead
M. E. Gear
Diller
Diller Opera
Herman Fairchild
Endicott
Lucile Fairchild
Orleans
Nebr
Diller Opera House
P. B. Miller
No. 17
Jefferson County High Schools Classified by State Superintendent
The Jefferson County high schools have been classified and accredited for high school work by State Superintendent A. O. Thomas. The announcement confirms their status and compliance with state standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County High Schools
Jefferson County
A. O. Thomas
No More Peddling From Box Cars Ban Enacted
Burlington railroad prohibits sale of fruits and vegetables from freight cars on its side tracks after a switch engine collision caused injuries. Freight Agent H L Lewis cites safety concerns and a recent accident as the reason for the rule that took effect Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Burlington Railroad Company
H L. Lewis
Spe
Diller Delegates Attend Nebraska Christian Convention
Mrs V Thompson and Miss Nettie Tatman attend the Christian church state convention at Bethany Nebraska this week as delegates from the Diller church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. Thompson
Nettie Tatman
Christian Church
Bethany
Nebr
Diller
North Pole Stare Echoes Reader Interest Delays
A reader comment notes that some individuals with held news items respond with a chilling, polar stare. The remark humorously suggests such reactions would chill even a polar bear, illustrating reader impatience with missed coverage.
Beware Cheap Substitutes for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
Public reminder urges buyers to choose Chamberlain's Cough Remedy over substitutes sold for profit. The product has stood the test and been approved for over forty years and is obtainable everywhere.
Harsh Street Language Reveals a Man's Smallness
A critic laments frequent blood curdling oaths on streets as a sign of a man’s petty nature. The speaker argues such outbursts bolster Darwinian notions without meaningful progress from the starting point.
Nebraska City Populations Earned by Guess Estimate
An unofficial population estimate lists Omaha at 163200 Lincoln 46028 Grand Island 12519 Hastings 10470 Beatrice 10127 and Fremont 9494. Observers say figures may be low with Omaha nearer 185000 after consolidations and growth Lincoln near 70000 and other cities rising accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Lincoln
Grand Island
Hastings
Beatrice
Fremont
Nebraska
South Omaha
Dundee
The Man at the Wheel Drives Home Road Safety
A call to drivers to accept responsibility behind the wheel. The essay warns about dangers from careless driving and road hogs and urges motorists to Stop Look and Listen to protect lives. The automobile is a blessing when used rightly and a path to destruction when misused.
Indigestion Relief Promoted By Chamberlains Tablets
A letter from Mrs. Henry Padghan of Victor New York describes relief from stomach distress after meals and headaches through six months of taking Chamberlains Tablets. She notes improved bowel action and removal of discomfort and constipation. Obtainable everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Padghan
Victor
N. Y
County Farm Inspected by Nebraska State Inspector
County Farm in Jefferson county received a favorable report from state inspector John H. Shahan regarding current superintendent W L Worall. The 320 acre site near Fairbury houses five men and one woman with 75 acres in corn yielding at least 60 bushels per acre. livestock includes 15 horses, 36 cattle, 100 hogs and 300 chickens. the banner poor farm crop was sold this year, the best since the land was purchased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Shahan
Nebraska
Jefferson County
W.L. Worall
Fairbury
Groun
Diller Choral Union Organizes Permanent Music Society
Following the Esther performance the Diller area plans a permanent musical society with sixteen lessons plus rehearsals to prepare an oratorio or operetta. The first meeting is Thursday November 1 at eight at the Methodist church with Prof. Season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther
Diller
Methodist Church
Preventing croup with Chamberlains Cough Remedy
Mrs H M Jones of Elida shares how her young son prone to croup improved with Chamberlains Cough Remedy. She kept a bottle at home and gave one or two doses at the onset of a croupy cough, noting it breaks the attack and is safer and easier for children to take. Obtainable everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Jones
Elida
Barber Brothers Build Corn Crib and Local Harvest Notes
Shea and Lou Barber of Steele City assist in building a corn crib while Oct. farming chores unfold. John Novotny and family attend a wedding. Novotny’s crop and threshing details appear, with 500 bushels of corn in crib and 60 bushel per acre. A community dance and music at Sam Friday's mark local social life. United Doctors advertise free consultations for a wide range of ailments, claiming bloodless, nonoperative treatment and urging visits for analysis, with a note on no charges beyond treatment costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Barber
Steele City
Lou Barber
Ross
Pickering
James Novotny
John Novotny
Joseph Notony
Odell
Skrabe
Sam
Coming Back to Fairbury Merchants Hotel
One day event at the Fairbury Merchants Hotel on Saturday November 20 1915 from 10 AM to 8 PM featuring renowned physicians presenting treatment options for chronic diseases. Demonstrations and expert talks highlight medical progress and patient success stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants Hotel
Chamberlain's Tablets Gain Popularity for Stomach Ailments
An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Tablets as a medicine for stomach troubles biliousness and constipation. It claims rapid popularity and wide availability, stating the remedy is obtainable everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain’s
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RAN Cos J. D. Fanders
Poland
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Victor Anderson
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B.S. Gretzinger
Mabel Sparks
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Arthur Spear
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Clyde Hutchinson
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Waggoner Bros
Presbyterian Church
Colman House
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Lee
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Plymouth
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Diller Choral Union
Shea
America
United Doctors
Diller and
Taylor C. Shepherd
R. No
J. H. Woddell
Luther Nelson
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