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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1916
Page
3
A plant near Farnam reports silica beds discovered over a year ago and notes several cars of product are being shipped weekly. The company emphasizes steady production and ongoing shipments to regional buyers.
A compiled list of upcoming events includes Omaha’s Annual Poultry Show November 27 to December 2, Beatrice Poultry and Live Stock Show December 4 to 9, Bridgeport irrigation association December 6 to 8, Alliance county officials convention December 12 to 14, Omaha Farmers’ Equity Union convention in December, Lincoln veterinarians meeting December 19 to 21, Omaha Farmers Congress December 12 to 14, Kearney State Poultry Show January 1 to 6, Lincoln Improved Live Stock convention January 15 to 20, Auburn Volunteer Firemen convention January 16 to 18, and Lincoln Apple Floral and Potato Show January 16 to 19.
George W. Kishman has converted his Farnam north homestead to a mine claim after discovering a silica bed more than a year ago. He developed the site and now ships several cars weekly to surrounding states and Canada, highlighting a little known western Nebraska resource.
A proposal seeks to merge University Place College View Bethany Normal and possibly Havelock Lakeview to Lincoln with no local vote. If approved by the legislature the Greater Lincoln plan could push population toward 75,000. Opposition is forming.
Plans discussed by stockholders of the German Lutheran hospital for a new Beatrice city hospital costing under 70000 dollars. Construction to begin next spring.
Fremont jury returns verdict finding Will Henry guilty of murder in the second degree for slain William Witte of Scribner after two hours of deliberation. The tragedy occurred last September.
The State Veterinarians association plans its annual meeting in Lincoln on December 19 20 and 21 with extensive arrangements and program details to follow.
Rosalie area farmer Rosalie George Buaudett reports eleven head of cattle killed in recent days from a cornstalk disease while grazing two miles northwest of Rosalie.
The Martha Ellen auditorium in Central City was opened last week. Built by W. C. Sheldon, the 58 by 84 foot structure seats 800 patrons and will serve as a new city venue.
Township organization was defeated at the last election and after thirty years supervisors of seven members will have to give way to the new board of three.
Delegates at the Nebraska Farmers congress December 12 to 14 may view a large agricultural machinery exhibit in Omaha auditorium. The Mid West Implement Dealers association also meets there with notable speakers from universities and industry. The farmers program features national figures and experts from the University of Nebraska.
Nebraska editors gathered in Lincoln to conclude Scottsbluff business with papers from state editors. Lieutenant Governor-Elect Edgar Howard backed a state university journalism school. A reorganization plan passed, adding a paid secretary and setting active dues between five and ten dollars, plus a one dollar membership fee and five dollar honorary fee, with two dollars for social features. Active members must be editors proprietors or business managers.
Democratic members of the Nebraska Press association met in Lincoln to organize a celebration committee led by John M. Tanner. Two county propositions failed despite majority votes, not reaching required total-vote proportions. Thanksgiving Proclamation from President Wilson set for November 30 with calls for prayer and aid to war-stricken nations. Painting Bryan portrait planned for the Washington State Department. Freight car shortage hits New York railways with 108,010 cars needed to meet demand as of November 1.
District Judge Sears ruled the recent employment agency regulation law invalid for violating numerous constitutional provisions. The measure largely barred agencies from taking registration fees before jobs and imposed agency license fees plus sweeping business restrictions.
Dodge county board of supervisors boosted salaries for county officials from ten to fifty percent based on last election totals and a multiple of five. The treasurer's salary rose from 2000 to 3600 with other officers receiving similar increases. The county population is estimated at 28 000.
Heads of railroad employes brotherhoods meet with President Wilson and legal aides to pledge support against injunctions delaying the Adamson eight hour law. They plan to bolster a working alliance with the Federation of Labor as government attorneys prepare to oppose Union Pacific and Santa Fe suits in Kansas City.
The Gage county crop improvement association board named H. B. Rist of Richardson county to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of O Q H Liebers.
Plans are under way for a 750 barrel flour mill in Hastings. It was announced that a Catholic sisterhood will build a large hospital in Hastings next spring.
Beatrice city commissioners enacted an ordinance prohibiting the sale of tobacco or cigars to boys under 18. Mayor Saunders says the law will be enforced.
The biological survey fed about seven thousand elk last winter at Jackson Hole Wyoming to avert famine. The piece notes general indifference to efforts not of personal interest.
A report notes the instant pressure engages when power shifts to a newly installed electric screwdriver. The mechanism activates immediately, altering workflow conditions for the task at hand.
Two witnesses report a church up the street ablaze shouting alarms and urging hurry as flames rise and smoke fills the sky. Fire crews arrive to battle the blaze amid anxious bystanders and sirens.
A New York physician promotes Nuxated Iron as a cure for weakness from iron deficiency. He cites tests showing improved strength after two weeks of oral iron and claims many nervous and digestive ailments stem from lack of iron, with benefits seen in ten to fourteen days. The advertisement insists old iron forms harmed teeth and touts a proven, gentle organic iron option.
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