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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1913
Page
3
An old warning style advertisement claims a laxative tea called California Syrup of Figs cures many childhood ailments by cleansing the bowels. It warns mothers to choose a 50 cent bottle with full directions for all ages and says to beware of counterfeit products.
A fragment from the Boston Evening Transcript hints at casual golf talk and the notion that readers encounter much information while runners may miss it. The passage contrasts reading with running and suggests reading exposes a flood of details.
Megadore Ohio resident recalls severe female troubles with bearing down pains during marriage. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief after initial opposition to treatment.
A Washington correspondent recalls the city’s shift from quiet streets to metropolitan bustle. Maj. Sylvester notes growing noise as the capital gains urban attributes amid daily complaints about alley crowds, ball playing, and early morning disturbances from milk and ice deliveries.
Nebraska and vicinity report highlights a statewide back tax list update with local reactions and figures. Citizens review delinquent accounts and municipal responses amid ongoing tax collection efforts. Local officials emphasize transparency and public access to the list.
Knights of Pythias district convention at Clay Center October 29. National coursing meet at Wymore October 21 to 25. State Christian Endeavor convention at Beatrice October 23 and Omaha October 24. Richardson County Teachers Association at Humboldt October 25 and 26. Woman's suffrage convention at Lincoln November 5 to 7. Mid state poultry show at Scottsbluff December 10 to 12. County chicken show at Fremont in December.
Captain Harold W. Jones reports a 600 recruit survey showing only 33 percent strong-men today versus 67 percent in 1876 and 43 percent weak recruits now versus 10 percent in 1875. Foreign-born recruits have fallen to about nine percent, suggesting a shift in recruit type over time. The observer urges cautious interpretation of the figures and notes possible differences in stamina under historic frontier conditions.
Hastings County Treasurer McIntosh blames former officials for high taxes and a $250,000 old personal tax debt in Adaem County. Only about 2 percent is collectible. New law makes treasurer and bondsmen personally responsible for personal tax collection unless distress warrants papers from the sheriff show no levy possible.
Beatrice Koons seven years old is burned to death when she pours kerosene on a coal stove fire. Her two year old sister Leitha is badly burned about trunk and hands as flames engulf their apartment. The mother had left the children alone briefly and the incident sparked an explosion and rapid blaze.
A Alabama judge narrates humorous tales about acquaintances with long odd names and a dance partner with a quirky name. Postmaster General Burleson adds amusement with anecdotes of race for congress and a colorful family naming of a child.
Neligh Brinkerhoff Johnson purchase the Ham and Collier ranch from John Burke in Wheeler county for 76000 dollars. The 2800 acre property lies in the northern part of the county. The new owners plan to stock the ranch with cattle from Kansas and southern Nebraska and have already moved 1.2 head into north Nebraska, with 400 more expected at once.
Roy Tommy Wilson and the two Bellamy sisters from Wilmington, North Carolina, met President Wilson in the executive offices. The sisters recalled his boyhood and joked about his name while the president expressed regret that Mrs. Wilson and the family were away.
The handsome new hall and opera house by In man lodge No 357 Independent Order of Odd Fellows was dedicated Thursday. Grand Master T W Bass assisted by Grand Warden J C Harnish of O Neill and Mr McFarland of Lynch as grand marshal led the ceremonies. About 1000 Odd Fellows and visitors attended.
Mae VanHorn was holding a chicken when a swinging axe struck and gashed her arm from wrist to fingertips. Surgeon care was needed to close the wound as her brother Morris assisted. The Nebraska Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows met in Lincoln from October 14 to 16.
Farmers near Holmesville report river water contaminated by gas plant refuse tainting milk and butter with a bad taste and gassy odor. They say fish in the Blue River are harmed. The Albion Commercial Club moves toward securing a Boone County farm demonstrator.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast, harmless remedy for dyspepsia, indigestion, gastritis and related symptoms. It claims rapid action, widespread cures, and urges readers to keep a fifty cent case on hand for meals that disagree.
The remark notes that an author’s flowing prose matches a running hand in writing. It highlights a perceived link between writing style and penmanship, suggesting a seamless fluency across both reading and writing.
An old advertisement promotes Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims to soften gums reduce inflammation allay pain and cure wind colic with a price of 35 cents per bottle.
Reports indicate France maintains a sizable air fleet with over 1800 aircraft in regular and active service across its military and defense networks. The figure highlights broad mobilization and ongoing aerial capacity within the nation’s armed forces.
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