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Newspaper

The Diller Record

Location

Diller, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1915

Page

8

Work on Venetian Red Paint At Shutt Drug Co

Mr and Mrs Frank Chapman of Laramie Wyoming attended the funeral of his sister Mrs Vawson at Wymore then visited Dr and Mrs Claude Ellis returning home midweek Chapman an engineer on the Union Pacific wire service item notesPaints oil and barn paint offered with pricing at Shutt Drug Co and product name Venetian Red

Shutt Drug Co Frank Chapman Laramie Wyo Vawson Wymore Claude Ellis Chapman Union Pacific

Local Stupidity Turns to Wit in Quick Exchange

Town simpleton Johnnie Wobbs amazed a city visitor with a sharp reply. Asked what part he plays in life, Wobbs answered I mind my own business, leaving the guest discomfited.

Johnnie Wobbs Mr. Wobbs

Visitors from Indiana Tour Diller City and Country

Mrs Vale of Wabash Mrs Gaskill of Huffington and Mrs Henriette Brandt of Lafayette Ind aunt of Eugene Weigel and Mrs W C Line visited Diller from Friday to Sunday. They toured the area enjoyed the city and countryside and witnessed thresting in November for the first time.

Vale Wabash Gaskill Huffington Henriette Brandt Lafayette Ind Eugene Weigel W. C. Line Diller

Death of James Paul Reported in Grinnell

Mrs Nancy Clark informed early Wednesday of the death on Tuesday of her brother Mr James Paul at his Grinnell home. He had been ill and was visited recently by his sister and her daughters Mrs C Carr and Miss Adair before his passing.

Nancy Clark James Paul Grinnell Mrs.c. Carr Adair

Town Editor Warns Courter To Flee After Marrying Woman

A Kansas editor quips that a suitor who marries a certain married woman should leave town. Soon the paper notes the town empties, with all but three old cripples and one nonreader fleeing in consequence of the editorial.

Kansas Clay Center

Mrs Orleva Blauser McLaughlin Attends Will Trial

Mrs. Orleva Blauser McLaughlin from Republic Washington arrived Sunday to contest the settlement of her mother A Blauser’s estate. The will was set aside in county court and the case was appealed to the district court for review.

Orleva Blauser McLaughlin Republic, Wash A. Blauser McLaughlin

Retreat of the straw hat confounds opposition

The text compares the retreat of the straw hat to the Russians withdrawing from the Vistula line, noting it perplexes opponents. It declares some citizens will benefit from military training and accuses Japan of borrowing more millions to fuel a war effort.

Vistula Line Japan

M. W. A. Initiates New Class Amid Oysters Served

The M. W. A. adapted a class of twelve Thursday night with head camp officers present to perform the new ritual. A good turnout brought membership to about 120, and oysters were served after the initiation.

K K K’s Hold Regular Meeting at Mayborn Home

The K K K’s met at Mrs A Mayborn’s home on Wednesday afternoon November 10. The afternoon followed the usual routine with Mrs O Mayborn assisting in refreshments. Mrs Williamson and Mrs O Mayborn were guests of honor.

A. Mayborn

Tax collection progress in Gage and Jefferson counties

Official figures show 98 percent of the 1914 tax in Gage county collected. Jefferson county can beat this with nearly all 1914 tax turned to the county treasurer. Total tax for Jefferson was about $294,000, with $291,000 collected and about $3,000 unpaid.

Gage County Jefferson County

County Treasurer Reports Near Full Tax Collection for 1914

D B Cropsey states Jefferson county's total tax of 294009.24 for 1914 has all but 2985.80 paid, about one percent. Land tax in Lincoln Fairbury Gibson Jefferson Plymouth precincts paid. lot tax in Helvey Powell Thompson Shea paid. Gladstone and Daykin report one delinquent property each. Delinquent personal tax totals 890.24. Uncollected tax at historic low.

D. B. Cropsey Jefferson County Lincoln Fairbury Gibson, Jefferson Plymouth Helvey, Powell, Thompson and Shea Gladstone Daykin

Live Stock Prices at South Omaha Report Freighted Market

At Union Stock Yards South Omaha on November 10 there was a fair cattle run of about 6 000 head, totaling around 20 000 for two days. Prime beef cattle held steady to slightly higher, grass cattle scarce, cows and heifers steady to slow, hogs 5 10 cents lower with moderate activity, sheep and lambs strong with fat lambs 10 15 cents higher in spots and best fed western lambs up to 9.00. Old sheep and fat ewes improved, feeders and yearlings showing firm tones alongside steady prices across categories.

Union Stock Yards Omaha Chicago Enon

Dining Room Furnishings and Sensory Comfort

The article argues dull finishes on dining room furniture and enamel trims reduce glare and noise, noting polished surfaces mirror light and can irritate the nerves. It contrasts human reliance on sight with the dog’s dominant sense, smell, in a discussion of perception and environment.

Autumn travel features to California and southern routes

The piece notes November as the last month of the San Francisco Exposition and confirms continued Burlington through coast sleeper service with Rio Grand through Scenic Colorado. Winter round trip rates to California stay in effect, with tourist rates to the South Gulf resorts Florida Cuba and other circuits growing in popularity for winter visitors.

California Burlington Colorado Gulf Resorts Florida Cuba

Maxim's Machine Gun Described as Engine of Death

The Philadelphia Press details the Maxim machine gun as an automatic weapon based on recoil force. It notes a single barrel firing up to 770 shots per minute, with mechanism handling cartridge extraction, reloading, hammer cocking, and trigger pull as the gun recoils three quarters of an inch after each shot.

Enius Tate Philadelphia Press

Going Round the World Gain and Loss of a Day

The article explains how eastward circumnavigation results in gaining a calendar day while westward travel loses a day. It notes sun timing shifts cause clocks to appear fast or slow and concludes eastern-bound ships gain two days over western-bound ones if starting together and returning.

Westminster Gazette

Official National Anthem Dilemma Among Audiences

The Philadelphia Ledger notes confusion over the national anthem when crowds gather. It cites audience guesses between Hall Columbia My Country Tis of Thee and Star Spangled Banner, with fairness leaning toward Hall Columbia and My Country. Army and navy traditions are mentioned as familiar.

Hall Columbia Army Navy Halil Columbia Philadelphia Ledger

Relationship Between Mr Swiftley and Former Husband

A weekend gathering leaves guests puzzled by the similar names and formal manner. A guest asks if Mr Swiftley is related. Mrs Swiftley jokes that there is no relation, only a "dia connection" as stated by the judge.

Switzerland and its poor relief compared with others

The writing argues that Switzerland relies more on poor relief per capita than any country. It reflects on learning from lived experience, correcting misjudgments, and the slow process of understanding complex social issues. It cautions youth against glib summaries.

Switzerland

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