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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1936
Page
4
One year in advance six months in advance and a $1.60 price point. The notice notes post office entry and mail service as second class matter. Advertising rates are available on request with local business ads charged six cents per line per insertion.
A fragmented remark questions the value of campaign claims aimed at boosting votes. The speaker implies evaluating whether such statements genuinely help Democrats or simply fuel political advantage. The fragment hints at concerns over genuine policy versus electoral maneuvering.
Voter tallies show 413 ballots counted with Roosevelt receiving 825 votes, Landon 86, and another candidate 2 in the Plymouth precinct. These figures reflect a reporting error or misprint in the scanned record.
Town residents recall a young man and woman going door to door last afternoon offering special sale bills from a Tecated store. Authorities urge caution as residents question the legitimacy of the sale and potential misrepresentation.
In a bold challenge the speaker taunts rivals who believe they can defeat Geo. W. Norris, inviting them to raise a hand for all to see. The remark emphasizes public exposure of any opposition.
The weekly honor roll features Carl Schmuelle Frank Eick Ray Eick G C Bilauser Bert Ballard Fairbury Mrs Geo Goit Lincoln and other area students.
The reference notes Governor Landon faced tough campaigning as his presidential bid was described as anything but a Sunday school picnic.
Some sections of Nebraska reported five inches of snow on Tuesday morning while this area remained dry and clear. High winds swept the state Monday night, shaping a stark weather contrast across regions.
The Waggoner Brothers advertise that several grades of Congoleum rugs are available. The copy notes one grade is easy to misjudge as it may leave buyers feeling skinned when dealing with strangers.
The text notes broad expectation of Roosevelt's election with even the former mayor Mose admitting it. It suggests others may worry or hesitate about the outcome, indicating tension yet resignation about the result.
Wm. A. Borah of Idaho faced a strong challenge from his democratic opponent in the race for U S Senator. The piece notes Borah likely would have fared better than Landon and implies Roosevelt’s popularity affected the outcome.
The Texas Centennial Basin project in Texas will reopen for a five month period to resume operations and fulfill schedule commitments. Officials say the reopening aims to accelerate completion and support ongoing commemorative events.
Police report a Halloween mischief involving several articles including an old wheelbarrow sand screen and screen door left behind. The offenders intended to carry and dispose of items later but authorities confiscated 90 objects and notes about the scheme.
State Senator John Callan of Gage County suffered a decisive defeat Tuesday. He was a candidate for the legislature and was beaten by a farmer living Odell, several miles away.
A fragment recounts a local figure policing a town on Hallowe'en with mixed results. It mentions Mrs Moser receiving a box from Santa Ana and a display at a barber shop, a bird noting a small town issue, Bill Bond as a pet, and Mr Lempke's muted impact on presidential candidates in Tu s election. Jefferson county tallies 48 to Pleasant's 2.
About forty five people attended morning services as Rev Pyche preached a sermon titled How Many Gods. The congregation filled St Pauls Church as members reflected on the message.
Street talk centers on last week's Record letters claiming 85 percent Roosevelt support in a locality. Will Mudge counters that half the population are Mexicans and Roosevelt offers the easiest living, implying a critique of Republican doctrine.
The Department of Commerce weekly survey from November 2 1936 notes that late October showed a nationwide upward trend in business. Retail trade improved with better weather and sales at month end ran well ahead of last year while wholesale activity remained brisk and signs pointed to an all time high holiday season.
The district court clerk Gladys Hughes, described as sociable and active, was driving a new Oldsmobile coupe when a farmer attempting a turn near the Pickrell intersection doorwardly failed to see her car. The incident occurred last week on the pavement near the west intersection.
The Jefferson County Red Cross announces its annual campaign to raise membership from 600 to 800 in the county chapter and to five million nationally. The 1.00 fee includes 60 cents kept locally. gifts under 1.00 do not qualify. W H Leask leads towns outside Fairbury, L M Cavett heads the local committee. canvass aimed to finish by Thanksgiving. donors may visit the office to join.
A Milwaukee ordinance bans leaving an automobile parked for more than two hours unless it is hitched to a horse. The rule sets a humorous condition tying car storage to horse attachment.
Two truck drivers died after colliding with a dynamite laden transport five miles southwest of Atchison Kansas. Gasoline ignited and trapped them in the cab as a fire burned through the wreckage. The disaster spurred the National Safety Council to seek stricter laws on driver hours vehicle inspection brakes lights tires and payload capacity.
The Kashmir maharajah Hari Singh fasted for 13 days after his uncle's death eating only nuts. He asked priests if the potato counted as a nut and they, after deliberation, declared the potato a nut. Thus he ate potatoes during the rest of the fast.
Mrs Genevieve Clark county superintendent and Gladys Hughes district court secretary hosted a lunch in the courthouse office on the second floor. The event described as a land office type service offered 1 cent servings of coffee sandwiches salads and cookies to all who came for election returns. Lillie E Spence recorder of deeds had an office on the first floor and refreshments were served there as well.
The Annual Farm Operator short course opens November 18 at the Nebraska College of Agriculture. It targets farm boys unable to take regular courses and expects over 100 enrollees from across the state. Several Jefferson county boys have taken the course. contact the county agent for details.
A Pennsylvania rule forbids discharging guns in any wedding setting. The law covers revolvers and other explosive weapons, prohibiting such acts at ceremony venues.
News from the library notes a Saturday afternoon food sale for the benefit of the library to raise funds for new books. The event invites donations from readers and patrons to support acquisitions. The library lists several new titles by Hendryx Charteris Sabatini Beach Ostense Streeter and others.
The county agricultural agent asks farmers to test seed samples now rather than at the last minute. The state agriculture lab reports most samples last year arrived just before planting, unfair to workers handling the tests.
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