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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1921
Page
1
The Big Blue river froze over at Beatrice on Tuesday as a cold snap hit the area with 10 degrees above zero in the morning. Snow fell briefly but did not cover the ground. a local want ad notes 36 inch wool dress goods available for 49 cents per yard.
An 84 pound girl was born Wednesday to Mr and Mrs Barber residing on Air West and 14 North of Diller. The Farmers Union Co-Op store will begin a November Cash Clearance sale Saturday November 26 and run eight days with bills printed at this office.
Mr and Mrs A L Tristman returned Sunday from an auto trip to Humboldt where they visited their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Cal Herwig.
Mrs Diehl and Mrs Hazlett attended Friday evening at Reynolds to watch the D H S basketball teams clash with Reynolds in a double header and the visiting team won both games.
Little Donna Jane Raymond visited Diller relatives during her mother V A Raymonds operation and came back Thursday evening to her Fairbury home last week.
The Diller post office observed holiday hours and no rural mail deliveries on Thanksgiving day as the postmaster and carriers except Johnnie spent time with their families.
A fleeting collection of items appears from Miler's restaurant offers denatured alcohol sale by H K Shutt and a note about Winter caps from ngens. E F Habicht writes about Golden Red chocolates and a suggested Union Thanksgiving service at the M E church with an opera house entertainment night next Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Cedric Fanders and their children left in their car Wednesday evening to visit with her parents at Guide 04. The fragment notes a family outing and destination but lacks full details or outcomes.
LaForrest Raymond of Lincoln spent Friday night at his mother Mrs. Isabelle Raymond’s home in Diller and was joined by his sisters Flossie and Fern Raymond who returned on No 16 that afternoon.
In Fairbury district court George F. Miller and Clara Miller of Diller faced a divorce. The plaintiff was ordered to pay the defendant $30 per month temporary alimony and $75 in attorney fees by November 20.
Oliver and Eleanor Diehl visited Saturday with their grandparents Mr and Mrs J L Rhodes in Beatrice. Rhodes is recovering from a recent illness and is now up and about.
State university students Arnold and Elizabeth Fouts Carrol Diller Harold Hutchinson Eva Line Ethel Woods and Lloyd Callendar visited their homes in and near Diller during Thanksgiving. Miss Ackerman a school companion joined as guest of Miss Fouts.
Aura Zook, formerly a Diiler resident and stenographer for a supreme court judge, has returned to Lincoln after two years. She has been hired to take shorthand testimony for the winter’s board of inquiry investigating business practices and prices of essential goods.
Mrs F Fanders of Harbine dislocated a finger while milking when a cow shifted. She braced with her hand on the ground to avoid falling. a sow stepped on her hand, causing the injury. Dr Diehlin Diller treated and reset the finger quickly with relief.
Regional brief notes Miller’s restaurant promotes Quality bread fresh each evening. The item mentions E F Scott Miller receiving about twenty five honorary certificates from Gov McKelvie for aid to ex service men in the Diller area. Esther and David Innis teach at Reynolds and Davenport and visit Diller for Thanksgiving. Bernice Anderson and Fern Cavett, Northwestern Business College students at Beatrice, come home for Thanksgiving.
Miss Gladys Starkey of Boelus Nebr visiting her grandmother Mrs Frances Starkey for Thanksgiving. Next Tuesday November 29 at 8 pm in the Diller opera house Redpath Horner Lyceum Bureau Kansas City presents the only lecture of the winter entertainment course. Theme This is a Big Country it takes Big Men to Match It admission 25 cents children 25c adults 50c no war tax.
School notes show a Thanksgiving break on Thursday and Friday. Mr. Reed returns after illness and many students are back. Water for skating pond planned by next week. Educa pean Rally set for December 7 with a University of Nebraska address. Basketball scores: boys 30 Plymouth 16 in Diller's favor. girls 8 to 6.
Considerable road work described in the locality with a county grader and workers from the church area. Social mentions include dinners with Dick Lamberts and visitations at the Mayor's home. The Mother's Club met with Mrs. Roy McCune and three comforts were tied out followed by refreshments.
Owen Donnelly has been on the sick list but is improving. Don Gridley spoke at the Fairbury Commercial Club luncheon about the benefits of a county agent and urged favorable club action. For sale Chester White boars and chickens offered by Alpha Wiemers and Sam Thompson. Dr G H Newton provides eye ear nose and throat care in Fairbury Nebraska.
Single or Rose Comb Rhode Island red roosters for sale at 1.25 each. Geo Henricha for sale good as new washing machine and wringer. Enquire at the Record office. Big type Duroc Jersey boars for sale priced right. Everything immuned S F Clark. If Found a kid glove for right hand Enquire at the Record office. For Exchange a good 4 ft 6 in by 3 ft 10 in extension table to exchange for smaller size Enquire at the Record office. For Sale fairly good second hand cook stove without a reservoir Enquire at the Record
Notice states that the undersigned disclaims responsibility for any debts contracted in their name at H. L. Remley in Towner Colorado. The document asserts non-liability and seeks to prevent future claims against the signer.
Roy Patton states he will stop hunting or trapping on the land just south of Diller where he is farming. The remark dated 21 likely reflects a personal boundary or conservation stance.
A notice offers several Poland China male pigs from March and April farrow for sale. Price available on request. Location is one mile east and one half mile north of Steele City. Contact F. W. Hanson.
Elm and Glenwood townships residents Joe and Clarence Hiatt announce no hunting fishing or trapping allowed on their land. Advertiser A. D. Ackerman promotes optometry services in Fairbury. B. F. Henrichs offers several Duroc Jersey male pigs and S C Rhode Island red cockerels for sale with a note of a recent sale to a single buyer.
Grain traders note corrected weekly prices for wheat No 2, corn No 8 and new oats options. Market terms show small adjustments and percentage changes, reflecting supply and demand dynamics.
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