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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1917
Page
5
A whimsical verse recounts a man who imagines crossing a railway track with a car. He believes good driving will let him pass just ahead of an oncoming train, narrowly missing the engine and angering the train crew, until there is no longer such a man.
Will Robertson drives a new Dodge bought recently from John Jobman. Fairbury restaurants have raised meal prices from 30c to 85c, reflecting local price increases in the dining scene.
A Farmers Union was organized at the John Cherry school house and now has thirty five members joining the new local group.
For rent a six room team house in Diller with a barn a wood house a good well and cistern. Enquire at Rigdon's store.
Invitations are issued for the wedding of Max Merrell city clerk to Miss Hazel Ione Poland of Junction City Kansas. The ceremony will be held Wednesday October 24 1917 in Junction City Kansas according to Fairbury News.
Quotation notes a music box device for automobiles that would play Home Sweet Home at twenty mph, Nearer My God to Thee at fifty mph, and the funeral march when a car is cut open. The idea is presented as a witty, provocative image attributed to Alma Signa.
Cal Waggoner returned from St Joseph Missouri after a two day shoot by the St Joe gun club offering ten cash prizes He finished second on Tuesday and third on Wednesday earning solid showings in the event
A brief advisory discusses sour stomach and meat digestion. It suggests trying an unspecified remedy after supper if discomfort persists, and notes red meats may contribute more to stomach upset. It emphasizes moderation in meat consumption.
A dubious advertisement promises extra income of 25 dollars a month in spare time. It claims universal suitability for men or women, offers a free outfit, and teaches use. Readers are urged to send a postal to a New York box address for details about the money scheme and territorial vacancies.
Thoroughbred Buff Orpington roosters for sale. Ben Albers listed as contact. Also for sale are buggy shafts and buggy tongue. Mrs. Mary Miller appears in the notice regarding the offerings.
Mrs Zingerler accompanied by her sister Mrs Folker Fanders and family traveled Tuesday from here to her home at Odell Illinois.
W L Loyd offers tuning repair and rebuilding service for Steinway pianos. With eighteen years of experience in New York, orders may be left at the Record office.
The agricultural engineering department at the University of Nebraska urges economy by sheltering machines, adjusting parts for wear, lubricating, and making prompt repairs to greatly extend machine life.
Mrs Smith endorses Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach upset and related digestive issues. She testifies to improved symptoms after trying the remedy.
Sheriff Frank Acton, who probed a Barneston fire that destroyed a block of business houses including Searle Chapin yards, suspects arson. He urges vigilance over village businesses during the war and plans to announce his appointments soon to aid prevention.
Extension changes dates of the big drive to the week of Oct 28 to Nov 4. Schools to play a key role in securing pledge signatures. Gov Neville’s campaign runs Oct 21 to Nov 4. Representative Fenn Feministration.
The ladies missionary society will meet next Saturday October 20 with Mrs Shutt and Miss Fannie Diller as leader. A case of infantile paralysis is reported in P. W. Graves family at Fairbury prompting the local school to close pending developments.
Croup relief claimed for children using Chamin's Comedy with simple printed directions. The ad asserts rapid improvement once followed.
Following Wilson, Governor Neville designates October 24 as liberty day in Nebraska. Proclamation urges store closures in the afternoon and calls on communities to observe ceremonies to boost liberty bond sales and ensure the loan success.
Diller Public Schools report Melvin Wright absent due to sickness on Wednesday Carl Diekman absent Friday afternoon visiting Beatrice Dale Green missed a half day last week The fifth grade won a spelling contest against the sixth Roe Carr’s death deeply mourned by teachers and pupils as a good athlete and gentlemanly figure who stood out on the playground The community finds some solace in his virtuous life and conduct
Roe Darr son of Mr and Mrs Chas E Darr born Jan 11 1905 died Oct 11 1917 at age 12. He united with the Christian Church at age ten and was a beloved pupil and friend in school and church. Funeral services were held Oct 13 at the Christian Church with Atwood officiating and the text from 2 Corinthians 148. She hath done what she could.
We thank dear friends for sympathy kindness and floral offerings following our sorrow. Your thoughtful acts and words brought comfort to Mr and Mrs C E Darr during this time.
An engineering regiment requires men of forty trades, an artillery regiment men of thirty nine trades, and an infantry regiment men of nineteen different trades.
A Kansas City address offers a free copy of a cancer inform book by a renowned investigator. The notice invites cancer sufferers and friends to request a copy, noting the work’s reliability and years of study.
Farmers urged to choose seed corn now after a seed corn demonstration at the Joseph Scheve farm. The Beatrice Express notes the county reports a fine local crop and emphasizes selecting high quality seed to improve future yields.
A son of Or. Fry, formerly of Diller, now near North Platte Nebraska, is visiting here with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Chas Brandt and Mrs Emma Fry and other relatives for a week or more.
Funeral held last Friday in Bruning Nebraska for J Grone Sr who died at home on the 10th inst at age 98 years 11 months and 26 days. Born in Germany he lived in New York City Wisconsin Iowa and Nebraska before settling in Bruning. Survived by eight children. He remained active in business until shortly before his death.
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