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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1912
Page
4
The Diller post office is listed for transmission as second class matter. Advertising rates: five cents per line per insertion. A 1910 forecast from the Kingman Journal about the 1912 platforms and candidates is recalled, predicting Taft, Wilson, Folk, and tariff conflicts, with a note on misses two years later.
A century old plea warns that vast timber stands including walnut and pine are being cut for fence posts and turpentine. The text argues these trees, if preserved, could fetch high future value and stresses prudent forestry to avoid waste and regret.
The article presents poet James Whitcomb Riley discussing death as not terrifying and likening it to birth. He explains that life may continue after death and argues that believing in an afterlife is logical, comparing it to the unseen state before birth.
A jumble of old ads and notes mentions money for guarantee of liquid healing and hog disease cures. It cites Shutt Drug Co and Beatrice Express about trial dates and lower rates, plus Chamberlain’s cough remedy and Arnica Salve praised for burns and skin ailments.
The speaker urges personal advancement through lifting others not harming them. By avoiding knocking others down in character or business, one can gain genuine popularity and a supportive circle, forming a steady procession of friends and followers.
Mrs R W A Donaldson of Lexington Mississippi testifies that her sick children suffered whooping cough with high fever and coughing blood but improved after the first dose of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and were cured after three bottles. The product is sold by Shutt Drug Co.
Notice announces free short notices of public sales and printing services. It invites sellers to call and have bills prepared, arrange an auctioneer, and print sale bills at reasonable prices. The offer emphasizes timely, proper copy and coordination with the Record printery.
A tale shows a duck loyal to work during summer laying many eggs while a hen is praised with books and poems. The duck laments lack of appreciation and is advised by a wise rooster to advertise achievements to gain community recognition.
The Fremont Tribune notes drivers and horse teams argue over road rules due to ignorance. It states motorists should stay right except when passing, and the lead vehicle should yield by turning right to allow space. Drivers who swing left or right improperly risk fines under the law.
Porto Rico reports a wonderful new remedy that locals believe will greatly help the people. Ramon T. Marchan of Barceloneta says Dr King’s New Discovery cured him several times of coughs and a chest cold, aiding more than 20 others from his use. A trial will test sevene due to demand by Shute Drug Co.
A preacher received free church song books with front and back ads. Ads seemed mild but included product mentions. Congregation sang No. 274 then heard lyrics about Johnson's pills appearing in a second verse, causing surprise and confusion.
An advertisement extols gasoline engines made in all sizes for farm and household use. It lists tasks from dairy work and washing to plowing, pumping, grinding, and fodder cutting. The copy warns against undersizing and urges larger engines to handle multiple duties without overload.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls the first electric light in New York City on Pearl Street. Edison watched the inaugural lamps as a new industry began, with underground wires and a three horsepower engine powering about four hundred lamps. By now electric lighting has transformed global life and New York uses about 350,000 horsepower in motors.
The piece explains iridium as a very rare metal with global production around 6,000 ounces annually and U S imports yielding most supplies from platinum and copper ore. It notes iridium’s value in pen tips tools pigments and scientific weights and cites 1911 price ranges for related materials and import statistics.
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