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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1910
Page
2
A string of satirical and miscellany notes from an early 20th century column. It jests about the hobble skirt, red paint, heat of summer ending, and hats while skimming topics from government jobs to earthquake forecasts. It mentions a centenarian vowing abstinence, Zeppelin airships, eggs at two cents, and pension ideas for aged authors and worn-out readers.
Authorities warn that counterfeit fifty dollar bills are circulating while noting most people are not in immediate danger from the fake notes. Police urge vigilance and advise checking security features on currency and reporting suspected fakes to local stations.
An 80 thousand pound bulldog dies in England prompting a post-mortem inquiry. The event highlights the animal's high value with initial reports noting a 60 thousand pound figure as a separate valuation.
A nineteenth century sharp editorial tone notes Emperor William clinging to divine right and opera dreams while a western minister mocks speedy drivers. It observes New York planning more than four hundred thousand dollars for health next year, averaging less than one dollar per resident.
The question asks the cost to obtain the annual 82 pounds of sugar per American. It requires current price data, typical purchase patterns, and household consumption to estimate yearly expenditure.
Astronomers, seeking another comet scare, are gently told the public remains disillusioned about any future spectacle. The note cautions against overstatement and urges careful messaging to avoid renewed panic or hype.
A fashion journal predicts the hobble skirt will die a natural death. The note warns some wearers may face harm before its decline.
A scientist proclaims the grasshopper useless while recalling a summer hunt for small-mouth bass in August when the bass refused to bite green frogs. The line adds a humorous note to a summer backdrop and odd wildlife contrast.
The text warns that uncontrolled flight could disrupt travel and endanger pedestrians as aviators speed through space. Officials fear reckless flying may collide with other aircraft and threaten public safety if not curbed promptly.
The text argues that dropping a dynamite bomb into a battleship or detonating a small caliber shot in an airship could disrupt the target. It emphasizes that success hinges on which projectile is placed first and correctly within the enemy craft.
Kansas Insurance Superintendent Charles W. Barnes reports the new fire insurance law reduced rates for every resident. The average residential decrease statewide is 14 percent totaling 697488.81 in savings, with Kansas offering the lowest or near lowest farm rates among central states. The law ensures the poor pay the same protection as the wealthy by rating all property of the same class on the same basis.
Fire swept eastward at 50 mph along the Rainy river area destroying Spooner Beaudette and Pitt. Sixty corpses found with vast areas yet to be searched.2,000 residents missing with many believed dead while homesteaders and farmers are cut off 100 miles east and 20 miles south of the bush. Search parties cannot enter still smoking forests.
In Lisbon the republic is declared an accomplished fact with the Republican flag seen on buildings and vehicles. The city, emerging from bombardment, lies in sunshine as streets fill with promenaders and tourists while shops reopen and business resumes.
The Independence League lists its straight ticket for New York statewide offices led by John J. Hopper for governor and William Randolph Hearst as lieutenant governor. Thomas P. Sculley is named for secretary of state with Arnold B McStay for state comptroller and William I Serchich for state treasurer. James A Lee is listed for state engineer and surveyor with Reuben R Lyon and James A Allen as appellate judges. The group denounces deals with Roosevelt, Root or Murphy and vows to go it alone to smash political machines.
Gov Hadley headed the industrial parade and spoke from the Commercial Club balcony. He arrived by motor car from Neosho as hundreds of exhibits from 40 counties lined the display in ideal weather.
Official reports show cholera continuing in Russia with 205 418 total cases and 95 963 deaths, concentrated in St. Petersburg. The ongoing outbreak highlights severe public health impact across the region.
Census figures show Wichita Kansas with a population of 52 460 a rise of 27 779 or 112 6 percent from 24 671 in 1900 The county assessors census released by F D Coburn secretary of the state board of Agriculture lists Wichita at 54 133 The 1890 federal census recorded 23 853 with ten years of growth only 822
In Atlanta Georgia the conference opening of the Southern Commercial Congress outlined resource exploitation strategies and expected outcomes. Committees were formed to develop the proposals and a fund of 100000 to 200000 dollars for the South was proposed.
New York dr tC Clarke says Standard Oil has launched a world campaign to boost refined oil consumption abroad by lowering prices. The firm already cut U S refined oil prices to a new low, with tanks and refinery barrel prices reduced in August.
Chicago announces a $50,000 prize offered by W. R. Hearst for the first heavier-than-air flight across the continent. The race must begin within a year from October 10, 1910 and be completed within 720 hours or 30 days. Start from New York or Boston to the West or vice versa with a required stop in Chicago.
New York millonaire Mengo Morgen thau, a candy maker, was fined 35900 by Judge Hand after pleading guilty to failing to declare 7000 dollars worth of jewels and wearing apparel on returning from Europe with his wife on September 1. A conference with Judges Hough and La Combe led to an agreement: all smugglers, regardless of status, would receive jail sentences instead of fines.
Washington report shows St Paul of the 100000 class had 114 deaths per 1000 residents, the lowest mortality. Cleveland 12.8, Columbus 13.4 followed. New Orleans 20.2 highest, Fall River 19.1, Washington DC 19.0 third among the cities listed.
The senate subcommittee on privileges and elections in Chicago has closed its inquiry into the election of Senator William Lorimer after 13 days of testimony and adjourned subject to Senator Burrows’s call.
National banks that are shaky and show no sign of improvement are being steadily forced out of business. In the year ending October 1, 1913, twelve national banking institutions went into liquidation.
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