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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1913
Page
5
Buyers are urged to inspect the Round Oak Range at Blauser's C. E. Carr and other dealers. Several cattle herds show signs of pleuropneumonia, prompting calls for veterinary attention and precaution.
A rural delivery carrier on R F D 3 was thanked by patrons who presented him a duck and a sack of apples as a token of appreciation yesterday.
The most common cause of insomnia is disorders of the stomach and constipation. Chamberlain's Tablets correct these disorders and enable you to sleep. For sale by Shutt Drug Co.
Cloyd Cutly Earl Weigel John Riddle Wm Woods and C K Critchfield finished a mile of road Friday running south from the Heiman hill south of town.
A fragmentary quip about smiles and the world, noting that a genuine smile costs little yet can outshine flaws. It reflects a playful, aphoristic tone on charm, perception, and social expectation amid a casual old newspaper fragment.
District 89 reports for the month ending November 21. Lucinda Lanmann teaches. Enrollment 17 with average attendance 17 and no tardiness cases. Pupils neither absent nor tardy include Minnie Wenz Esther Glathar Bernice Anderson Otto Wenz Carl Glathar Frances Eick Leatha Anderson Nic Anderson Ruth Eick Arthur Glathar William Aathar.
A testimonial from Mrs. A. E. Mertz of Glen Ellyn Iowa claims Dr King's New Discovery cured a stubborn cough after six weeks of failing remedies. The advertisement touts it as best for coughs colds throat and lung troubles with a money back guarantee and prices 50c and 1.00 from H and Bucklen Co Philadelphia or St. Louis.
Last Tuesday evening the entire H E P T Chu membership was entertained by Mr and Mrs A H Colman in their peasant home. They spent the night guessing magazine names by suggestion bidding on partners for ladies toes and a blowout contest won by E L Loock who played Rook. A two course luncheon followed before guests departed.
Gage county built 135 miles of road this year using inheritance tax funds. About $3,500 was spent on road machinery and supplies. Inheritance tax totaled about $21,000 with $11,087.05 expended to date, leaving $7,587.05 for actual road work. This averages $55.45 per mile.
Herman Plager arrived Tuesday from Humboldt to visit his sons Will and John Plager at their home, sharing time with the family and catching up on affairs.
An old style advertisement urges readers to take Chamberlains Tablets to feel better by tomorrow. It notes the product is for sale at Shutt Drug Co.
Miss Beulah Canning of Greely Nebraska visits with her aunt Mrs J A Pickard and family and plans a week long stay with relatives in Hubbell starting last Saturday and returning next Saturday.
The Diller Lyceum Club presents lectures and entertainments at the opera house for the people of Diller and vicinity. The plan is not a money making scheme but to furnish wholesome amusement and instruction, with success measured by breaking even and audience appreciation.
Miss Aural Scott, a Nebraska native, will speak to the ladies at the Diller Farmers Institute on December 13. She trained in sod schoolhouses and the sand hills, attended the Old High School and the University of Nebraska. Her practical demonstrations and lively evening lecture are praised by the Agricultural Extension Department as among the best and most entertaining.
A scheme by prominent New York doctors aims to make colds uncommon in a generation. They offer a list of do nots to prevent colds and recommend Chamberlain's Cough Medicine sold by Shutt Drug Co for rapid relief.
Jake Heiliger of Plymouth defeated Frank Southard of Burchard in two straight falls at City Hall last Saturday evening. The first fall lasted 10 minutes 34 seconds and the second 5 minutes 40 seconds. both bouts ended with Heiliger outweighing his opponent by weight of 160 pounds. A crowd traveled from Plymouth to support Heiliger, while several dollars changed hands. The preliminary match saw Frank Campbell of Diller beat Henry Arnold of Harbine in two straight falls, the first in 4 minutes and the second in 6 minutes 25 seconds. Referee Scott Miller rendered the decisions to the crowd’s satisfaction.
The Gering Courier reports James Gering known as Jim has died last Friday at age 25 years 4 months 25 days. An obituary notes his long residence and contributions to the community with affection and humor praising his gumption and friendly offices. The piece fondly imagines Jim in an equine heaven alongside Ed Gering family and friends.
Mr and Mrs John W Miller and children drove from Lincoln yesterday in their Ford touring car to spend Thanksgiving with relatives in Diller and Endicott. The post office banks and many business houses were closed part of yesterday and no mail was delivered on rural routes due to Thanksgiving. A Thanksgiving service was held at the Presbyterian church at 10 o clock.
Saved His Foot, Ely of Bantam Ohio suffered a four year foot ulcer. Doctor urged amputation but he refused and used Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a last resort. He wrote the salve cured his foot. Best remedy for burns cuts bruises and eczema. Get a box today only 25c from druggists or Bucklen & Co Philadelphia or St Louis.
A Farm Demonstrator from Gage County will address the Diller Farmers Institute. He shares farm experience and collective knowledge of local growers to determine best practices for the county. He aims to guide farmers with practical lessons and cooperative efforts.
A Fremont Herald quip explains Kensington and sewing bee as a contrast: one involves sewing with no talk, the other talks but does not sew. The comment clarifies a social column curiosity about the term.
Fairbury neighbors Jansen and Diller aim to obtain electric service from the municipal plant. Five Jansen citizens pressed for a wire to their village, with a branch to Diller. Beatrice had been ready to supply current, while Fairbury and its council favor dispensing 24 hour lighting to both towns amid rivalry.
The article explains alfalfa boosts soil nitrogen via root bacteria in nodules. It notes 35 000 tons per acre untapped value at 18 cents a pound totaling over 12 million dollars, and that bacteria fix nitrogen only when soil conditions allow air access and moisture.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and offers a $100 reward if it fails to cure, with backing by The Toledo Ohio company and other endorsers.
A petition is circulating at Harbine seeking incorporation of the village. Miss Addie Miller of Lincoln and Miss Bert Ballard of Fairbury visited Thanksgiving with their Diller relatives.
An attempt was made to grade the mile of road from Carr's corner south but lack of sufficient help left the project unfinished this week.
All members are requested to attend the regular meeting Tuesday evening December 2nd for important business. By order of the W M Mrs Clara Myers Olive Ballard SecretarySB.
A mother’s terror during a child’s croup attack is described and the ad urges forethought. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is touted as a certain cure and to be kept on hand, available at Shutt Drug Co.
About twenty five graduates and friends gathered at Supt. and Mrs. Harriss home in Fairbury to honor Peru President D. W. Hayes. Music by Eulalie Shaffer Henry Abrams and Emily Burton preceded the Jefferson County Peru Club organization with officers from Fairbury and Diller. Hayes voiced appreciation for Peru’s efforts for Nebraska youth and the gathering approved semi monthly meetings and future programs. refreshments were served.
Geo Hoke and Miss Ady Weigel of Fairbury visited Wednesday to share Thanksgiving with relatives Mr. and Mrs. Gene Weigel living south of town.
Henry Fouts principal at Dawson public schools visited his parents Mr and Mrs J W Fouts on Thanksgiving day. He traveled with his cousin Dr Roy Fouts and family.
Nervous or sick headaches stem from torpid liver and disordered stomach. Dr King’s New Life Pills stimulate organs to work properly and regulate liver and bowels. A 25 cent box is suggested, available at druggists or by mail from Bucklen & Co. Philadelphia and St. Louis.
The new federal law protecting migratory birds becomes effective November 1, placing restrictions on 5 million hunters. States are organized into thirteen districts with inspectors. enforcement will involve federal and state authorities and local sportsmen, protecting species like brant, ducks, geese, swans, rails, shorebirds, and songbirds.
In Jefferson County Nebraska fairbury November 14 1913 the County Court orders December 8 1913 at 1 pm for hearing A H Colman administrator’s petition for final settlement and discharge. Notice to interested parties published in Diller Record for three weeks. County Judge C C Boyle signs the order.
In Jefferson County Fairbury Nebraska the petition of E Copeland asks that O J Mayborn be appointed administrator of the estate of Thomas Copeland deceased. A hearing is set for December 2 1913 at 1 PM in County Court room Peoria to show cause why the petition should not be granted and notice must be given to all interested parties by publication in the county weekly newspaper.
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