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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1913
Page
3
An advertisement warns that dandruff damages hair causing breakage and scalp feverishness. It touts 25 cent Danderine as a remedy claiming rapid improvement in luster and new hair growth after a few weeks. The piece ends with a gossip-style quip about a man named Harry.
Express Companies Gross Receipts highlights reader interest topics across Nebraska. Upcoming events include Peru Normal alumni reception November 5, Nebraska teachers association in Omaha November 5, women’s suffrage convention Lincoln November 6 and 7, dedication of G A R monument Minden November 6, missionary week worldwide November 30, Mid state poultry show Scottsbluff December 10 to 12, county chicken show Fremont December.
Lincoln under the Smith law imposes a 2 percent tax on gross receipts for express companies. Total levy amounts to 19 880.16 for 1913 on firms operating in Nebraska. United States Express and Morris Transportation failed to report to the state board. hearings may be granted if requested. Reported gross receipts include Adams Express 425 914.18 American 475 540.32 Wells Fargo 60 591.64 United States 34 804.63 Morris Transportation 15 158.40. Individual tax estimates are listed for each firm. The law adds a further 2 percent tax on gross income.
Officials at Ingleside hospital and other state institutions replace butter with oleomargarine due to high food prices. Inmates will receive 1,000 pounds of assorted Christmas candies and efforts are underway to secure enough turkeys for Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations.
Lincoln crowd of about ten thousand witnessed Nebraska defeat Minnesota 7 to 0 in a fiercely contested college football clash. The Cornhuskers broke a long winless stretch against the veterans under Coach Williams with a slim, hard fought score late in the game.
The Columbus the Platte County Fair association completed its report showing a net balance of 873.19 dollars after all expenses, earned within thirty days of organizing and holding the fair.
Certificates are selling quickly as demand rises, leaving suppliers short and prompting a plan to order more to meet customer needs.
A Shrewsbury river boatman recalls how a near disaster when his boat ran aground amid dredging dredged sandbars led to an impromptu fishery. An old German passenger hooked a fluke, inspiring others to fish, and word spread among fishermen boosting his business.
A reflective note on choosing a telescope glass by real use tests. It argues the true test is whether the instrument fits a shirt pocket and remains steady after a strenuous climb. Readers are urged to consider balance, stability, and practicality when selecting a high power glass.
The head of the author questions the buyer about a Swamphurst house and a good cellar. The author confirms, noting the cellar is said to be among the six best.
Richard Turner of Preston England coined the term teetotaler in 1833 during a temperance meeting by declaring nothing but teetotal will do The word was quickly adopted and spread as the abstainer label continues to be used in temperance discourse.
Heirese asks what her father said about the marriage plan and Algy dismissively urges dropping it, saying dead girl. Heirese recalls his exact remark.
A humorous vignette centers on Miss Screamdill known for closing her eyes while singing. Fellow townsfolk explain her gentle nature and sensitivity to others as the source of her dramatic gesture.
A brief note recalls Jones telling a funny story to Smith with Jones seen laughing as the London Opinion notes the moment. The scene captures local whimsy and the social dynamic between the two men.
An old gentleman questions a youth seeking his daughter's hand. The suitor answers that he is modest in expenses and cheaper to maintain than most suitors, aiming to persuade the father to consent.
A humorous exchange from the Cincinnati Enquirer has a waiter responding to a fat man’s claim of a button in the soup. The waiter explains the restaurant’s practice of making soup from dressed beef, prompting amused disbelief.
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