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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1913
Page
5
A local rental notice promotes a good house available now with emphasis on installing new glass in all sizes at the lowest prices. The piece also notes a Kansas event where the grand lodge of the A O U W votes to admit women as members.
The next Degree of Honor gathering led by Ken Singleton will be held at Mrs. Riley Tucker’s residence on Thursday afternoon October 16.
Mrs Elmer Greider came home Tuesday after visiting since Friday with her mother in Steele City and sister in Home City Kansas.
Mrs Sperry arrived Sunday from South Dakota to spend the winter with her daughter Mrs Tatman at the Colman House.
The Presbyterian Ladies Coterie will meet with Mrs Anna C Diller on next Thursday afternoon October 16. A cordial invitation extended to all.
W. S. Drullinger relocated his family last week to a new residence in the town's west part, built by his sister who resides with them.
Former local residents Mr. and Mrs. Max Kaden were seen here last Friday on their way back from relatives in Missouri. They now reside in Hern don Kansas.
Mr and Mrs Earl Zook of Beat Rice visited Saturday evening and stayed till Sunday noon with his sister Mrs S J Thompson and family. Earl continues to work at Dempster s.
Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Runnels and Mrs. Nelson uncle aunt and cousin of Mrs. Geo. Pitts visited here with Diller relatives and left yesterday for their home in Red Oak Iowa.
Last year’s white ear corn offered for sale as good seed stock. Price 85 cents per bushel. Sold by the load in wagon box measure to commence in October. First come, first served. buyer Lewis P. Starkey.
Advertisement touts Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment as a soothing remedy for eczema itching and skin impurities. It claims fast relief from eczema rashes ringworm tetter and other skin ailments with a satisfaction guarantee.
Charley Fisher left Wednesday for Alliance Nebraska where he owns a fine quarter section of land near that area. Loock and Habicht are mentioned in connection with the report.
H. H. Beckwith reports that Chas Warthen and Gev Riddle worked a mile of road in his district yesterday. Fisher Musser of Fairbury with Miss Violet Musser and Miss Effie B Diller of Beatrice visited Diller friends Sunday.
Triplett Land Co of Garnett Kansas offers land in Missouri and the oil and gas belt of Southeastern Kansas for sale or exchange. Contact 51 for details.
Otho and Viola Sears and their brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs H E Grupe visited here from Saturday evening until Sunday noon.
Mrs Sadie Gardner nee Bixby arrived last Friday to spend a few days with Diller relatives while her family moves from Omaha to Missouri and awaits shipment of their goods.
A mild effective laxative is what people demand for constipation. Thousands swear by Dr King’s New Life Pills. Hugh Tall man of San Antonio writes they are the best pills he and his wife have ever taken. Send money to Philadelphia or St Louis.
President Wilson signed a proclamation opening 300000 acres of forest reserve land in Grant and McPherson counties Nebraska with a bill legalizing the entry system. Registration occurs at North Platte Valentine and Broken Bow on October 18. Drawing on October 28 at North Platte. Entries to be made November 17 with Broken Bow and North Platte designated for the purpose.
The German Lutheran Church holds its Mission Fest with services Sunday morning at 7 30 and afternoon at 3. Rev C Goede of Glenville Nebraska, vice president of the German Nebraska Synod, preaches in the morning and Rev Richter of Lanham Kansas preaches in the afternoon. The church choir provides special music and all are welcome. Rev H A Teckhaus.
Local crews advance good roads work at the new cement bridge just south of town. Charley Warthen and George Renz contributed one day each with Mr. Fouts for the effort, amid other volunteers finishing sections south of town.
All students must bring excuses for absence and for being excused during the day. Examinations will be held next week to close the first six weeks. The Debating Club plans a program Friday Oct 17 at 7 30 pm at the school house. The Senior Class enjoyed a camp breakfast in the woods and returned in high spirits. The High girls have organized a Girls Athletic Association with 22 members. The Literary Society elected officers and staff. Our boys started a football team practicing after 4 pm and expect games soon with nearby towns.
The column notes new rust-proof corsets from Warners featuring front or back lace. Billy Tristman and wife moved into the Christian parsonage last week. An 8 pound girl was born on the 5th to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Weiner nine miles northeast of Diller. Mrs. Haskell and son from Wymore visited F. P. Tatman and family at Colman this week.
City commissioners of Beat Rice call a special election for November 5 to approve bonds totaling 30000 dollars to fund bringing water from Zimmerman Springs northwest of town. Visitors including Mrs Price and Mrs Drullinger toured Fairbury in Mr Price's new automobile.
Fragmentary OCR writes about a boy’s health scare and a thwarted escape. The snippet hints at a dramatic incident involving a child and an attack, with garbled names and dates. The readable parts suggest a local incident tied to a prince or notable figure and a medical concern in a tense scene.
Nebraska reports 363745 acres of timber land in total. Banner and Blaine counties show minimal timber with 35 acres each. Otoe County has the most at 26506 acres, followed by Cass 18873 Holt 19808 and Webster 17611 with over 15000 acres in other counties.
A brief monthly report detailing activities and statistics for Districts 60 and 57, outlining key initiatives, financial figures, staffing updates, and upcoming plans for the next period.
Assistant Attorney General Frank E. Edgerton rules that a foreign born Nebraska resident may vote for life after declaring an intention to become a U.S. citizen. The decision contrasts with a federal rule that annuls such an intention after seven years.
The 1913 state fair was among the best on record despite a scare. Secretary W Mellor announced receipts and expenditures near 000.00 with a small balance. Management spared no effort to provide top attractions, and experts from other states praised the relief from potential losses given the crop and weather situation.
Health guidance warns against sedative cough medicines for certain conditions. The note emphasizes careful use to reduce risks of pneumonia or respiratory complications. Medical expert commentary cautions readers to consult a physician before using cough suppressants.
District court petition seeks a preemptory writ against Charles N. Hinds and Blair R. Burkett, former village treasurer and clerk of Odell, to compel turnover of books and records to village clerk William F. Lesley. The case cites failure to account monthly and to surrender warrants and records after term ended in 1913. The action is brought by state attorneys Cobbey and McGirr on relation of the village.
The War Department in Washington denies any plan for a cross isthmus water connection. sea water on either side of the canal will not extend beyond the Panama entrance. The statement addresses widespread belief in a true ocean union once the canal opens.
In 1913 the Nebraska winter wheat crop was led by Gage county with 2 763 936 bushels followed by Lancaster with 2 762 255 bushels. Fifteen counties produced over one million bushels.
An old advertisement extols Dr King’s New Discovery as essential in every home to stop colds and coughs. A Mason Michigan testimonial claims two 50 cent bottles cured pneumonia, praising the medicine as the world’s best cough and cold remedy.
Political Observations in St. Joseph News Press notes two top Nebraska offices remain Republican held with terms lapsed. Senator Hitchcock recommended replacements but Secretary Bryan reportedly blocked the appointments, weary Democratic workers vow to confront him in person for action.
From South Dakota, an observer describes prosperous prairie lands with rolling sloughs, productive wheat and corn yields, and expanding farms. A brother-in-law’s journey from homestead to ownership shows mortgage struggles and steady land purchases, while barns and houses rise in value and size.
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