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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1907
Page
4
The piece argues for graduated income and inheritance taxes to curb extreme wealth. It cites Marshall Field’s heirs as an example and criticizes current burdens on the less affluent, urging reform to reduce wealth-driven disparities and prevent wealth from shaping legislation.
It is generally admitted the battleship Reef may voyage around the world after its Pacific cruise. Plans include a stop at the Asiatic station and return via the Suez Canal. Admiral Evans noted the voyage offers a feast or frolic, with caution about Western hospitality. The text also states Oklahoma will enter statehood on Nov 16, with the flag adding a forty sixth star on July 4, 1908, the first change since 1896.
The issue frames finances as a logistics task, likening dollar flow to moving troops. The challenge is securing sufficient funds and placing them where needed on a tight timetable.
The text argues that railway freight and passenger charges are state regulated yet must be impartial and fair. It calls for nonpartisan administrative boards with expert knowledge to determine reasonable returns, criticizing court involvement and legislative haste in setting artificial, inelastic rates.
Local youngsters held a Tuesday party at Rue Green’s home. Mrs Harve Pittenger visited family in Diller over Sunday. Al Redden traveled to Fairbury on estate business for Frank E Bethke. About fifty friends surprised Geo C Specht with a birthday party and an oak rocker gift. Visitors J M Hershey and J McCoy returned to Sterling after inspecting the Diller area. State Superintendent McBrian recognized Diller High School as a three year High School of the first class, praising the school board and staff. The twelfth grade is the next step in the program.
The Youths Companion will gift every paid subscriber in 1908 a beautiful calendar featuring four color printed panels. A sea scene, a cattle piece, an old Dutch mill at Zaandam, and a "Girl with Roses" showcase refined artistry. Each panel aims to endure beyond 1908.
Burlington trains halted for five minutes at 2 p m as a tribute to Charles E Perkins funeral held in Massachusetts. The pause came from Chicago headquarters and affected lines west with messages to all employees. McKinley’s burial prompted similar observances across the railroad.
Sunday school at 10 A M Epworth League at 6 30 preaching at 7 30 Wednesday evening Nov 20 at 8 o clock will be held the first quarterly Conference of the year Rev R N Orril of Beatrice will preside the recently appointed elder will preside
Preaching next Sabbath at 1 P M and 7 30 P M with morning topic Life's True Aim and evening topic Four Questions in Profit and Loss Sabbath school at 10 A M Endeavor Society 6 30 P M union prayer meeting next Wednesday 7 30 P M at the Christal Church William Boyle pastor
State of Nebraska probate notice for Jefferson county shows the county court in Fairbury set a hearing on November 14, 1907, for the final settlement and discharge of executrix Chris Penelope Batten on the estate of Frank E. Bethke deceased. Publication in Diller Recoup for three consecutive weeks prior to the hearing is ordered.
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