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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1918
Page
3
A tense meeting erupts as a bickering exchange between a wayward son and his irate father is interrupted by a snickering grandfather. The ill-timed remark nearly breaks up the gathering as heated words fly.
Local ad claims catarrh cannot be cured by local remedies but that Hat's Cat Medicine from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio will cure catarrh by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. It touts a patented formula as a top tonics and blood purifier with testimonials offered.
A terse reflection notes that even a life deemed useless can still serve by illustrating a path or warning to others, suggesting value in every existence. It frames purpose as a social signal rather than a personal achievement.
A local fundraiser seeks a scarce item to fulfill a special request. The appeal urges timely donation from community members to ensure the item reaches its recipient.
Gap Johnson of Rumpus Ridge tells a parson he must trust in the Lord as fourteen children suffer influenza at home. He has no insurance and fears the house may fail before the illness passes, while the elder urges faith in providence.
An advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blue promising dazzling white clothes without greenish tinge. It urges purchasing a large package at grocers for 6 cents and notes customers will be happily surprised by the whitening effect.
A newspaper tone notes a marriage seen as a regular business arrangement. It reflects on the young bride aligning with an older wealthy man as a calculated transaction rather than romance. The lines imply social commentary on marriage values and economic power.
A brief column notes word play on names and titles. It hints at identity and a historic reference to the Argonne region, with a light, playful tone typical of a small newspaper feature.
A saying notes that a young man in love may propose if the girl has money, implying financial interest drives proposals rather than genuine affection.
A speculative piece envisions postwar air travel transforming moving day. It argues airplanes may carry furniture and even pianos between city sections, with safe landings and trained aviators guiding sky vans, reducing packing and travel hassles for homemakers.
The article notes a wartime like shipbuilding revival in Australia as 12 wooden vessels of about 2,000 tons each are contracted in Sydney and six of 2,800 tons at Fremantle, with plans for more. It also mentions proposals to build 20 weasels ranging from 500 to 2,000 tons in Tasmania to boost cargo space.
Efforts to render airplanes invisible from the ground include using transparent materials for wings and fuselage. Reports mention noninfammable celluloid wings and a muffling motor box to quiet operation. The idea claims visibility at low elevation and allows observation in all directions.
A Quincy girl returned from a dance and slept past her work shift. The alarm clock failed to wake her, and family calls went unanswered until the Star Spangled Banner was played, after which she rose.
A pupil named Willie faces a reading class challenge as he struggles with the long word graminivorous. The teacher helps him sound out the hard G while the room tensions rise and Willie braces for another try.
An unclear, fragmented vintage ad promotes aging with confidence and beauty tips. The text mentions avoiding worry about age and others’ opinions, with garbled phrases likely advertising a health or beauty product.
R H Windslow, a Rayville Louisiana negro preacher, reports twelve sons in active service. Eight joined before conscription and four remain in the national army. Among them two are twins and the last three are triplets.
In a brief exchange, a speaker notes women avoid abstract reflection while the other quips about frequent glances at a mirror, hinting at social expectations and vanity without broad claims.
A short maxims note advises that true flattery comes from attentive listening, not from speaking. It emphasizes restraint and respect in conversation with women.
A brief exchange recalled by the Boston Transcript shows a youth asking an uncle to borrow a car for the afternoon and then to cover fines or pay a sum. The scene hints at casual wrongdoing and a lighthearted, ironic tone.
A historical note claims Bill Hohenzollern stumbled while attempting to deceive the public repeatedly, reflecting a broader critique of his leadership and public persona.
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