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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1914
Page
3
A round up of items of interest from communities across Nebraska including local events, developments, and notable happenings affecting readers in towns and counties. Highlights cover civic, economic, and daily life topics shaping the state.
The state fair in Lincoln runs September 7 to 11. The State Osteopathic Association meets in Hastings September 9 and 10. Territorial pioneers reunion in Omaha September 30 to October 3. National dog races in Wymore October 6 to 9. Businessmen’s association annual horse show in Auburn October 13.
Residents near Tryon in McPherson County report oil saturated black sand encountered while drilling for water. A well penetrated 94 to 145 feet of oil laden sand, 51 feet thick, with water at 165 feet tasting strongly of oil. Locals believe McPherson County lies on the edge of a Wyoming oil field and expect oil wells nearby.
In Red Willow county a devastating blaze near McCook killed Herman Thole's three children aged four years to six months. The mother, baking bread, left them in bed while she dug potatoes in a nearby field. She returned to find the house and shed kitchen fully engulfed and the structure destroyed.
Brownville shows signs of revival after decades of dormancy. The milestone is William Hall's new bungalow, the town's first brand new house in years, followed by several home additions and improved village residences.
Omaha business and professional men aim to set a new record for Thursday September 10 at the state fair. The publicity bureau previously set attendance records on Wednesday and Friday in the first two years. this year they hope Thursday will surpass past totals.
The Nebraska Territorial Pioneers' association marks its annual meeting with a September 30 to October 3 event in Omaha. Highlights include a reproduction of the first grand ball ever held in Nebraska and an exhibition of early day relics.
The fall fair will showcase a farm machinery exhibit highlighting many unique and novel types. The display aims to attract visitors with innovative agricultural equipment and tools.
Grand Island was shut out at Beatrice Friday 4 0. York lost both games at Norfolk Friday 4 to 3 and 1 to 0. Kearney lost at Superior Friday to 1. Hastings shut out the home team at Columbus Friday 4 to ?. Kearney won at Superior Thursday 8 to 4. Hastings made all five scores at Columbus Thursday.
An eyewitness describes a dawn battlefield scene full of distant gunfire and burning dust. The narrative follows wounded soldiers, stark terrors, and a returning Spanish tone as Rivera’s men recount a water tank and roundhouse siege by rural forces and reinforcements.
German coal mines and a Yorkshire mine adopt wireless telephone systems using two-wire connections to pipes rails or buried metal. Fixed stations include the transformer house near the pit bottom and a second site over a half mile away. Portable units weigh about 20 pounds and let workers summon help and direct rescuers during emergencies.
A concise note states no person can breathe effectively above seven miles, highlighting the limit of human respiration at extreme elevations and its implications for high altitude activities.
Senator Smith vented at a Snow Hill picnic about the vanishing lobby in Washington and the loss of Bilano style legislators. He derided the so called Blanco stereotype lobbyist and questioned a Europe trip by aP. trip to Europe after all remarks.
A patient suffered severe hand eczema with cracking itching and sleepless nights. After using remedies for about a year they tried Outicurn Soap and Ointment following a newspaper advertisement and reported relief from symptoms.
A Brockton woman tried self representation in court and was fined $75. She then asked a regular lawyer to sue Judge Reed to recover the fee, but the attorney refused the case. The incident was described by the Boston Post.
In a reflection on immigration to the United States, H Welle argues that despite European criticism and American skepticism, the United States remains the greatest nation and a living hope for mankind, representing a bold break with old traditions and a new beginning.
In a terse courtroom dialogue, Cynthia chides Tom for shabby clothes while Tom explains a suit was ruined. The judge notes the dress has personal consequences on the case.
A brief remark notes that much of a person’s vanity arises from a lack of understanding. The quote emphasizes ignorance as the root of boasting and self-importance.
A brief note argues that BM experience does not translate to qualifications for teaching in a correspondence school. It contends that practical experience lacks needed pedagogy and student engagement skills forremote instruction.
Obscure fragment notes a figure named Wilhelm and a man who manages to be above average in potential. No clear event, date, or context available.
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