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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1912
Page
3
The War Department orders Army officers to study chiropody, inspect recruits’ bare feet, ensure washing and clean socks, and evacuate blisters. Commanders must prevent foot injuries as signs of officer inefficiency and may be investigated.
ISISTANT Surgeon General William Colby Rucker announced plans to adopt a novel rat trap to fight bubonic plague. He displayed 76 trap models and about fifty drawings in his office and noted wide inventors’ theories. The simplest design uses a pasteboard tube with cayenne pepper and snuff to make the rat sneeze to death.
Major General Leonard Wood orders removal of formal compliments and lengthy pleasantries from army letters. Only the superscription Sir and the writer's signature remain. business-style brevity replaces old ceremonial forms across branches.
An article reports ANOLD A. BLAYLOCK, 28, described as a fine specimen of a moonshiner, surrendering at police headquarters in the national capital. He denies fugitive status while authorities reveal a scheme involving Gerrard’s corn and destroyed stills.
In Kearney Nebraska two carpenters H J Wagner and Ernest Sunberg suffered serious injuries after a fall inside a new silo under construction. A door dropped from above caused Wagner to fall onto a scaffold which collapsed and both men fell to the cement interior base. Wagner dislocated a hip and Sunberg Lubberg sustained a fracture to a spinal bone.
Leigh Vaclav Bartak, an elderly resident, was found dead in the road four miles southwest of Leigh Saturday night. He had been in Leigh in the afternoon and left town about 7:30 driving a one horse rig. It appears he fell from the buggy face down and could not lift his head to clear ground contact, suffocating.
Adna Dobson, city engineer, warns irrigated western Nebraska faces crop danger if conditions worsen. Seepage from canals from the second bottom has flooded first bottom land cellars and low spots, threatening fertility.
Snow and ice disrupted Ainsworth on Tuesday as a north wind blew through. Temperatures hovered near 32 degrees for most of the day, later dropping to 24 degrees that night, with about half an inch of ice observed the following morning.
A conservative countywide estimate puts the horse epidemic losses at about 500 dead animals. Farmers value each horse around 150 dollars, implying a total potential loss near 7 500 dollars for York County.
Ed McElroy of Wilber Nebraska slipped while boarding a moving Burlington freight near Tecumseh and his left foot was crushed under the wheels. A local physician treated him and he was transported to Beatrice hospital. Amputation is feared.
Clarkson Mill burned to the ground Tuesday morning with unknown cause. The flour mill had been repaired after a year of vacancy at a cost of 3000 dollars and had just resumed full operation about a month ago in strong business. Fairbury Campbell Bros circus sold at chattel mortgage sale for 17000 dollars with buyer John Heasty and bidder Hall. Indebtedness of the show estimated between 80000 and 90000 dollars. Shubert Mrs Jay Tipton daughter of Editor J L Dalby killed in automobile crash at King City Missouri. husband and children unharmed.
A revival meeting in Lincoln organized by the men and religion movement runs December 29 to 27 with a large union gathering expected. Preparations focus on a temporary building to seat at least 5,000 instead of using the auditorium.
The piece cites German nerve specialist Sadolin and American physician Dr. Charles Potts arguing nagging and constant strife wear down both spouses. It notes that while some advise breaking tension, many say nagging stems from nervous strain in either sex and reflects personal discomfort rather than inherent malice.
John Sloan tours a vast Hudson bluff country house with a New York architect. The architect praises the showy facade, while Sloan jokes the Virginia creeper would cover it quickest.
A fragment from Lucretius reflects on human relish in others distress while seeking personal security. It extols tranquility found in philosophy and the calm temples of wisdom where one looks down on mortal wanderings without peril.
The article explains how flags are flown at half mast to honor notable deceased figures. It traces the tradition from military roots when a vanquished nation’s flag was lowered, symbolizing submission and respect, to modern public life where half mast signifies universal respect for a great leader who has died.
A fragment expresses the idea that ordinary daily matters carry significant weight in life, emphasizing the value of everyday actions over grand moments. The tone suggests reflection on personal priorities and importance.
Fishermen trudged home in rain with empty baskets and sour tempers. A large ferocious dog lunged at one man who kicked it aside. He sighs that any bite would at least justify a homeward tale.
A humorous exchange recalls a wedding reception where a guest refused a kiss for the bride. Hewitt notes the writer was not allowed to kiss, while Jewett recalls a card reading All rights reserved displayed at the celebration.
Fragments describe infant and child care products Castoria and bears signature use. Mentions EEO CAL and ATL but no coherent event or outcome.
A fragment shows a character asking Maggie to hold a bag of peanuts for a moment as a nearby poor relative appears. The line hints at a casual domestic moment with no clear outcome.
A fragmented OCR item titled Sovney Sigvagtemsis Consus Naanee appears to be an incomplete local note with unreadable details, lacking clear dates or actions. Further readable content is required to determine persons, places, or events involved.
A fragmented note offers guidance to women suffering from various forms of fe to communicate their private illness to a physician. The text hints at a remedy or approach that has extended over time, mentioning an 80 page extent.
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