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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1931
Page
4
An entry marks mail as transmitted through the Diller Nebraska post office for second class matter, indicating intended distribution through postal channels and classification.
Al Capone, the Chicago gangster, has been convicted of income tax evasion and faces sentencing today. The column notes a mood of low mood and hints at political tensions, suggesting changes in fortunes and public interest as the case proceeds.
A discussion notes that a small dose of sodium amytal prompts people to reveal intimate details about themselves. It suggests many share too much even without drug prompting.
Washington dispatch dated Oct 20 reports the Interstate Commerce Commission refused permission for a nationwide 15 percent hike in freight rates, blocking the proposed scale across the rail system.
In Leavenworth federal prison inmates staged a near riot when a radio broadcast of Amos and Andy came on air after rules required the radio to be shut off for daylight saving time.
Statisticians from a leading life insurance firm warn that about 30 000 people die in the United States each year from injuries received in and about their residences. Falls burns scalds and poisonous gases are named as the chief causes of home fatalities.
Thomas Edison died at his West Orange home after an eleven week illness. He was 84. His body lay in state at his laboratory and many viewed it. Funeral services were private at 2 30 p m on Wednesday attended by Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone. Burial followed at Rosedale Cemetery in Orange.
In a police chiefs convention address President Hoover warns against glamorizing gangsters and notes newspapers and films often paint them as romantic heroes. He argues the criminal thrives on publicity while punishment remains unlikely and highlights the danger of such portrayals in popular media.
Stanley M Powell argues in Cappers Weekly that farms no longer stand alone. Towns and cities drive marketing, credit, education, and community life, and farmers must engage local groups to push fair laws and taxes. He urges farmers to be active boosters for equitable, progressive rural-urban relations.
In Evanston the crowd booed and jeered as they left the scene. The strong reaction suggests press and public can curb gangster influence by shunning him and denying glamour to his criminal persona.
A description of sail skating in Norway explains how competitors use a small sail attached to a harness and held bar to glide on ice. The sport relies on wind to propel skaters, creating speed and excitement during races on frozen waters.
Post offices receive two cent Yorktown stamps marking the 150th anniversary of Cornwallis surrender at Yorktown. The long panes feature Washington Rochambeau and de Grasse, French fleet and land troops aiding the victory in Virginia on October 19 1781.
A report describes a Holscomb sighting of a rat running under a barn with a silver dollar in its mouth. Investigators later uncover a cache of money buried in a pail beneath the barn, including a $250 stake linked to Barney Nebi-Rats.
Local Congressman J. N. Norton announces a public meeting at the Court House in Fairbury for Jefferson County constituents to discuss important questions. The session runs Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Local residents may attend to seek service or voice concerns.
The text notes a 30 day federal duck and goose season covering the country. In Nebraska Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma the period runs Oct 20 to Nov 19. Bag limits remain 15 ducks daily 30 in possession and four geese daily five in possession. Wilson snipe or jacksnipe season unchanged.
Nathaniel Thompson 79 died last night after 10 o'clock at his daughter Mrs W W Hill near Ellis. He lived in Lanham Diller Nebraska Washington Kansas and Beatrice for 47 years. Survived by five children including Mrs E O Seitz Mrs Henry Mayborn Mrs A L Atwood Mrs W W Hill and John F Thompson. Funeral at 2 30 Sunday at First Presbyterian church with Rev R B Fouts officiating. Beatrice Sun Oct 16.
A 34 member Plymouth and Diller high school group visited Beatrice businesses including Gage County Electric, Store Kraft, Kees Manufacturing, Dempster Mill, Black Brothers Flour Mills, and Beatrice Daily Sun. Instructors explained the tour as part of a career guidance course aiding life work choice. Diller students listed include Virgil Geer Ted Henrichs Lauren Weigel Velma Wehling Eloise Diller Dale Friday Leonard Patton Erwin Shhuette Eleanor Henrichs Francis Packer Ruth Carmichael and Mr and Mrs Roehrkasse.
Ruth Ann Duvall born March 7 1851 in Washington county Pennsylvania died October 11 1931 after months of illness aged 80 years 7 months 4 days. She moved to Champaign Illinois as a girl joined Methodists then United Brethren church south of Wymore. Married F M Champ July 22 1873 who died March 28 1917. Survived by six children William N Odell George E Diller Lewis Odell Grace Ellis Liberty Logan Vince California Hattie M Burker Winner South Dakota and Eva granddaughter who cared for her during illness. twenty five grandchildren five great grandchildren one sister Mrs Rita Witt Antwerp Ohio one brother James Duvall Salem Mississippi and many relatives. They lived on a farm near Odell 1885 after moving from Illinois, with a year in Beatrice. Funeral held Wednesday at 1:30 from home and 2:00 at Odell Methodist church Rev Ray McMillen. burial Odell cemetery. The piece ends with a poem about a mother.
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