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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1910
Page
6
A humorous collage notes summer pleasures and quirks. It playfully mentions Indian maharajahs, divers in shallow waters, earthquakes near San Francisco, the Siam crown prince, dairy and eggs forecasts, an Indiana mule kicked motor cycle, and the aeroplane’s limited use in warfare.
A long time author known for children's arithmetic passes away in Pennsylvania. His legacy lives on as his arithmetic works continue to educate and entertain young learners ahead of the fall term.
A scientist under investigation declares grasshoppers worthless. He claims they would not help fatten turkeys, a remark that highlights debates over feed and farming practices in poultry science.
A Connecticut man risked his safety to rescue two individuals in a dangerous situation and was later rewarded with $18. The story notes gratitude from those saved and calls for clearer recognition of his bravery.
In a striking display of speed and acuity the wifeless system proves a top notch sleuth. Its lightning tell-tale agility leaves the boldest and shrewdest with no escape.
Researchers announce they have isolated the leprosy germ and expect a cure shortly. A darker sentiment notes no relief for those eager to seek political office.
A Princeton professor contends that the common notion of heaven is wrong. He suggests that defining what people mean by heaven would settle the entire debate.
A garbled OCR fragment hints at an accident record linking automobile themes with distant places and a marginal comment about liberty day. The text remains unclear but suggests a report note rather than a full narrative.
The bulletin of the Chicago special park commission praises tussock moth larvae as beautiful but urges readers not to keep them as pets. The note emphasizes responsible handling of local insects and discourages collecting larvae for personal use.
The article notes Canada remains large but smaller than the United States in population and development. It cites reports of crop failures and drought in some areas, while other regions show ample moisture and promising yields. Market voices urge caution on price swings and speculation.
Official figures for 1909 show the country fully recovered from the 1907 panic and advancing prosperity. While reverses may occur, the nation cannot stay crippled or industrially inactive, and progress continues.
A 16 year old helper, Harry Roberts, fell from the fourth story ledge of the new county courthouse in Omaha and died instantly. Witnesses saw the accident but did not know the exact cause. A granite shaft project worth $2000 will stand in Fremont cemetery for former Fremont volunteer firefighters.
In Lincoln Nebraska a single downpour drenched the city with 8.38 inches marking the heaviest rain in a day. Antelope bottoms flooded early, spreading to Salt Creek bottoms and blocking rail traffic. One man, Mike Sadon a Burlington employee, died after falling from a raft and his body was recovered.
Preparations for the Hastings Nebraska Labor Day celebration are complete. Unions will form the parade at 1 30 p m and proceed to Prospect Park where Mayor Miles will deliver a welcome address followed by speeches from labor leaders.
An opening at Midwest Life in Lincoln seeks a bright man aged 20 to 24 to train as a general agent. The company will cover tuition for two courses in salesmanship, Sheldon School and American School of Insurance, completed in a year. First year half office work and half soliciting on commission, then full-time commission sales. Apply to The Midwest Life, 119 South 10th Street, Lincoln.
Elks in Fairbury build a home for the order. John Morley of Table Rock is dead. Harvest jubilee at Hildreth a big success. Edward L. Beachley of Lincoln dead. Plattsmouth to host a baseball tournament this month. Jacob Frey near Mayberry injured after a fall into a well. Carnegie library project progresses at Alliance. Frank McMahon elected Beatrice Commercial Club secretary. Wymore carnival thriving and financially promising. Scandinavian anti saloon league held state convention at Stromsburg. Hastings festival dates October 10 to 15. Model road under construction at Central City linking to company. Mont Hunter, Beatrice native, dies August 24 in Los Angeles. Dr. Barr of York nearly drowns in cloudburst near York.
The Farmers Commercial Association and other Edgar residents asked the railroad commission to require the Burlington and the St. Joe to construct a transfer switch at Edgar, outlining local utility needs and rail service concerns.
The attorney general reports a motion to uphold the temporary injunctions issued by the state Board of Irrigation. The aim is to stop irrigation companies from opening headgates and diverting water from the North Platte River out of turn.
At the state house grounds a six member boy platoon aged eight to twelve in khaki uniforms and leggings marched under the command of John Hartigan son of Adjutant General Hartigan. He wore his father’s coat and sword and maintained strict discipline as they turned, marched, obliqued, and halted on his command.
Uniform difficulties from last year will be eliminated as the department assigns uniform orders to a single eastern firm. Cadets must place all requests with that firm to avoid mix ups between rival suppliers and ensure consistent suits through the contracted supplier.
President Taft spoke in St Paul Minnesota at the conservation congress and Minnesota state fairgrounds. He urged concrete remedies over rhetoric and defended states’ rights while praising Theodore Roosevelt’s conservation initiative. He urged specific evils and remedies, cautioned against centralization, and backed continued oversight of resources including forests Alaska coal lands water power and river control.
Mayor Gaynor I Willing reportedly will not seek the Democratic nomination for governor but may accept if a strong public call emerges. The stance could change if his health weakens to endanger a campaign effort.
The thirty sixth annual convention of the Catholic Young Men's National Union opened in Haven NY with a Mass at Our Lady of the Lake. Bishop Gabriels of Ogdenburg presided, aided by Mgr Lavelle, rector of St Patrick's Cathedral. President William Sullivan of Washington DC then called the convention to order.
Through the energy and cooperation of postoffice employees across the country a saving of 1,100,000 became possible in the nation department this year. The figure was stated by P. D. Deglau fourth assistant postmaster general in a address before the United National Association of Post Office Clerks at its eleventh annual convention in Saratoga N Y.
The first division of the U S Pacific fleet under Rear Admiral Giles B Harber calls at Chimbote en route to Valparaiso to participate in the Chilean centennial celebration.
An OCR fragment describes a tincture or compound made from native roots and herbs marketed to relieve female ailments. It mentions women seeking relief from disease and pain and references Pinkham of Massachusetts and a period remedy.
Mr Henpeck objects to the stonecutter adding Requiescat in pace and demands the inscription read Requiesco in pace. The stonecutter explains the phrase means I rest in peace. Henpeck insists the wife’s stone bears the word Husband.
A child asks how old a cow is and is told she is five. The speaker adds the car is “big enough to be fifty,” highlighting a child’s counting of sizes rather than ages in a brief, anecdotal reflection.
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