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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1924
Page
3
A playful verse follows a young man who once faced a ransom and now teaches Mah Jong to New Yorkers. The lines mix humor with a light travelogue tone and mention Hong and a rhythmic mischief.
Rev. W. F. Clark attended a church board meeting in Lincoln today. Mrs. W. S. Filley has been bed fast with erysipelas in her face. Mrs. Ida Woods returned Friday from Beatrice after visiting friends and relatives.
S. A. Woods formerly of the Diller vicinity has bought out an established Beatrice coal firm and started a new venture in the local coal business.
Mrs Henry Schnuelle of Twelfth and Market streets has returned home after surgery at a local hospital a few weeks ago and is slowly regaining her health. The Schpuelles were former residents of the Diller and Harbine areas.
Nellie Payne Simpson, sister of Ada Payne Cully, died last Saturday at her University Place home. Aged 51, she is survived by two daughters and her husband Rev W N Simpson, who died earlier. Former music instructor at Wesleyan University and for two years head of Doane College music in Crete.
An evening gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Greider’s country home northeast of Diller on Monday Sept 29 featured old fashioned games and a playful Doctor visit. Music came from two pianos and other instruments as 60 guests enjoyed ice cream and cake while welcoming Mrs. Greider and her three children to the community.
Mr and Mrs Carl Braash from near Harbine shopped in Diller on Saturday. Henrichs Bros displayed Hampshire hogs this week at the Pawnee county fair. Senator R C Harrin attended business in Diller and nearby areas on Wednesday.
Analysts question whether large crowds indicate genuine support or simply reflect a wide turnout of supporters. The remark suggests crowd size may not equate to deep resonance with the campaign.
Quinter Fry and his mother Mrs Emma Fry planned a week long visit to relatives in North Platte Nebraska after a Saturday car trip. The article notes their expectation of travel and duration.
A Chicago man paid 135 dollars to acquire a wife and now reports she has run away. The column suggests investing the money in a second-hand car for a similar situation that won’t walk off.
A health bulletin notes simple daily acts cost nothing yet improve wellbeing. Fresh air, morning exercises, thorough chewing, careful food choices, tooth cleaning, reading quality books, and a cheerful disposition can bring content and reduce medical costs over a year.
Poultry raisers face winter housing decisions with guidance on roomy space per bird, ventilation without drafts, ease of care, and economical construction. A model poultry house blueprint proven in Nebraska conditions is available through County Extension Agents or the Agricultural College in Lincoln.
Summary of livestock show results for Edgar Henrich across Nebraska state fair Gage County and Jefferson County fairs. Read includes senior yearling sow and junior boar prizes, open class placements, and overall premiums totaling 49 dollars. Senior and junior categories feature champion and grand champion recognitions for various sows and boars.
The piece contrasts two Sunday evenings. One center on sensational journalism and crime stories, the other on churchgoing to hear music and sermons. It highlights the elevating life found in faith over the seamy side of current events.
Mrs. Wm Bellis attended the Gage County Fair at Beatrice on Thursday. Several residents visited or hosted friends and relatives, including families of Ellemeier, Bond, Rugbee, Weddel, Hudson, Carpenter, Bryant, and Andrews. J P Willis is noted as a Buick six owner.
The U S Bureau of Public Roads reports 8582 highway rail crossings fatalities in 1923, up 20 percent from 1922, urging elimination or protection measures on federal projects. Steel overpasses concrete crossings and realigned roads reduce conflicts, while railroads remove or secure dangerous crossing features and replace wooden spans with asphalt paving where elimination isn’t feasible.
Brick making, the oldest industry for building materials, remains a basic national industry. Bricks resist destruction and traceable ancient examples exist on ancient ruin sites. Modern bricks use the same materials and methods as ancient ones, costing about a cent and a half per brick and just over $15 per thousand.
Department of the Interior in Washington releases a film titled A Year of Alaska showing many scenes from President Harding’s trip to the territory last summer. The film is offered for educational use by colleges clubs and other organizations.
A colorful line from Uncle Eben imagines trading a rabbit's foot three boss shoes and a four leaf clover for a two dollar bill as a playful luck wish.
The Dentist earns a special pedestal for balancing reassurance and pain in patients during their most fearful moments, showing understanding and care amid fearful visits.
A woman writes that she hated cooking as all she ate tasted sour and formed gas. She reports relief after using a product from Shatt Drug Co. and credits the remedy with improving her digestion.
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