Calendar samples and local notices from the 1904 Record office
A 1904 calendar sample lineup is shown at the Record office. A. L. Tinstman and Fillingham visit the state fair, Billy Tinstman tours Colorado, Lpock TM family attend Lincoln fair, George Place receives a $2 monthly pension increase to ten dollars, P. W. Gerner and wife at Lincoln state fair, Ed Shea travels to Lincoln for university, Joe Bodell commissions a new paint coat for the Drs Powell and Gritzka office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Gerner
Lincoln
Ed. Shea
John Shea
Fairbury
State University At
Joe Bodell
Diller
Drs. Powell & Gritzka
For Sale and Local Notices From Diller Area
A mixed local item list notes sale offerings including Poland-China bears and Jersey boars, a coal dealer's return to Maitland coal, and various personal updates. It mentions the death of Lawrence Kay en route to Marysville, typhoid concerns for Marvin Mills, and travel to Lincoln and Fairbury for relatives and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PH. Shea
Diller
County fair activities and local notices drift across pages
Readable snippets show upcoming county fair, farm news, travels, and socially oriented notices. Mentions include visits to Lincoln and Chapin, seed wheat arrivals, school moves, and a new baler ready for hay. Various residents plan trips, sales, and insurance inquiries amid weather notes and jokes.
Burlington Round Trip Tickets to Indiana and Ohio For Early Fall
The Burlington offers round trip tickets on September 1 8 15 and October 6 good thirty days to many points in Indiana and Ohio at one rare and one third rate. An excellent opportunity to visit old time friends in the east. Ask the ticket agent for further particulars. Also a note urges property owners to keep buildings cared for to preserve the community’s thrift and beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Indiana
Ohio
East
Prohibition County Convention In Fairbury September 12 1903
The prohibition convention calls a mass meeting at the Fairbury courthouse on Saturday September 12 1903 at 1 o clock p m. All interested persons invited without regard to sex or party with emphasis on women’s influence for success. By order of Com. A Yorrz, Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibition County
Fairbury
A. Yorrz
County bonds reviewed at commission meeting
County commissioners examined bank bonds for safe handling of county funds. Bonds of First National Bank of Fairbury The People s State Bank of Diller and the Farmers State Bank of Reynolds approved. Harbine Bank of Fairbury and Goodrich Bros Banking Co. of Fairbury returned for correction. Delinquent tax list to be printed in the Fairbury Journal at 85 percent of the legal rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of
Fairbury
People’s State Bank of Diller
Farmers State Bank of Reynolds
Harbineank
Goodrich Bros Banking Co
Fairbury Journal
For Sale Blue Grass Seed Meadow Feseue Englishly
Farmers note 75 bushels of blue grass seed offered for sale at 1 50 per bushel. Seed labeled Meadow Feseue or Englishly blue grass raised this season. Also mentions wheat yields increasing in the Dakotas and drought resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ees
Dakotas
Fife
Cascarets Ad Claims Widely Used Treatment
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a natural laxative to keep liver and bowels active, warning that all diseases start at the bowels. It claims six million people use and recommend Cascarets and mentions a 10 cent box for druggists.
Professor Roy Eaton Re-elected Principal in Wymore
Professor Roy Eaton has been re-elected principal of the Wymore public schools with a salary raise. He visited the schools in Wvyore on Wednesday and will begin the new term next Monday. The professor is building a fine residence in Wymore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Eaton
Diller
Wvyore
Wymore
Ft Scott Piano Curfew Ordinance Passed by City Council
The Ft Scott Kansas city council passes a piano curfew ordinance requiring silence after 9 p.m. The first violator, a woman, is fined $15 by the county judge.
Stomach Trouble Relief Promised by Local Patient
D L Beach of Clover Nook Farm Greenfield Mass reports four year stomach trouble improved after using Chamberlain s Stomach and Liver Tablets. He recommends the 25 cent remedy now for sale by J W Sutton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Beach
Clover
Nook Farm
Greenfield
Mass
Chamberlain
J.W. Sutton
Wedding Bells at Starr Home for Mr. Robert F. Starr and Miss Lillie Brandt
A quiet ceremony at Captain and Mrs. J. W. Starrs home Wednesday evening united Robert F. Starr and Lillie Brandt. Elder King performed the rite. A formal supper followed and the couple planned a three week wedding tour to Colorado Springs. Family and a few guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Starr
King
Robert F. Starr
Lillie Brandt
Colorado Springs
Farmers and stock notes and railroad dreams in Dakota era
A mix of local notes includes births near Diller and Virginia Nebraska, farmer chatter about stock, crops, and prices, plus the idea of a future transcontinental rail route to Europe. Dr F M Blair plans a Diller visit September 16 19 and Carl Gale enters horses for Jefferson County races.
Freeman Hall Declared Bankrupt in Gage County
Freeman Hall of Elm township Gage county has been adjudged bankrupt in U S court with liabilities under 100 dollars and assets under 500 dollars. The first meeting of his creditors is set for 9 o clock in Beatrice at the office of Jack Fulton referee on September 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman- Hall
Elm Township
Gage County
United States
Jack Fulton
Beatrice
Misconception Clears on Game Laws in Western Counties
State Game Warden Carter says quail may be killed from November 1 to December 1 and chickens from October 1 to November 30 this year. Old law allowed chicken shooting September 1. Reported game abundance in western counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Remedy credited with saving life in bilious illness
B L Byer a well known cooper of this town says Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy saved his life last summer after a month of bilious dysentry doctors could not help. It gave him immediate relief. sold by J W Sutton in Hancock Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L. Byer
Chamberlain
Kittey Merchant
Hancock, Md
J. W. Sutton
Leaper sends subscription notes and Osborn move
C A Leaper formerly near Diller sends in a dollar for the Recorp and Weekly State Journal for a year. He now lives at Osborn Missouri and reports fine weather and a big corn crop. He mentions a visit last Sunday from Mrs W Cunningham now of Cameron Kansas her brother Mr Steward Coffeyville Kansas sister Mrs Bain from Iowa and daughter Mrs Bessie Davis and family. His son George Leaper of St Joseph Missouri was home over Sunday for a fine time together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Leaper
Diller
State Journal
Charley
Osborn
W. Cunningham
Cameron
Steward
Coffeyville
Kans
Bain
Iowa
Observation of a Man and a Woman on Public Transit
A newspaper meditation on a man and a woman in everyday settings. The man dashes across a rail with a train approaching and calmly walks away. The woman in a streetcar carefully handles a satchel and purse exchanging money, then checks a belt buckle.
Local notes and oddities from town and region
B L Fillingham's father visited recently and returned to Fulton Illinois. Restrooms for farm wives shopping in town spread to western towns. Explorers reach 238 miles from the North Pole yet stay 772 miles from the South Pole. The D of Hains severate candidates plan a Saturday afternoon meeting and boast the largest lodge membership in town. Henry Pottly buys a three acre tract west of town through agent J W Fouta and plans houses on it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. of Hains
Henry Pottly
J. W. Fouta
Whiely Je. Jeffrryes
Pleasant Lodge delegates chosen for district convention
Mrs J B Wright and Mrs Eva Sears were elected delegates to represent Pleasant Lodge Degree of Honor at the District Convention to be held in Litcom on September 23 and 24. The item notes expected improvements like telephone service and free mail delivery and suggests these will bring happiness and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Wright
Eva Sears
Pleasant Lodge
Litcom
Amd
Alfalfa Roots Penetrate Deep. Nevada Tunnel Findings Reported
Alfalfa roots were found penetrating from 38 to 60 feet and a recently excavated Nevada mine tunnel 129 feet below an alfalfa field shows roots in the tunnel roof. Attendees from Diller listed include Geo Riddle Frank Nelson Alfred Waggoner Minnie Waggoner Allie Eick Chas ully Jesse W Miller James Bell Carla Habicht Bert Frisbie Harry McBride W M Sparks Frank T Pearce J D Fanders and wife and J B London at the state fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Geo. Riddle
Frank Nelson
Alfred Waggoner
Minnie Waggoner
Allie Eick
Chas
Ully
Jesse.w. Miller
Jas. Bell
Carla Habicht
Bert Frisbie
Harry McBride
W. M. Sparks
Frank T. Pearce
J. D.fanders
J. B
London
Diller
Cholera Morbus Prevented By Stomach and Liver Tablets
Mrs Mollie Allen of South Fork Kentucky says Cham berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets prevent attacks of cholera morbus by cleansing the stomach and warding off the approaching attack. Attacks of bilious colic may be prevented similarly. For sale by J W Sutton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Sutton
Mollie. Allen
South Fork Ky
Chamberlain
Beatrice Official Williams Eyes County Judge Post
W E Williams secretary of the State Savings and Loan Association visited Diller and Beatrice to promote the association. Beatrice papers note his nomination by Democrats and populist endorsement for county judge, praising his qualifications and predicting a likely election victory over the incumbent seeking a third term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.E. Williams
Beatrice
State Savings and Loan Association
Diller
Williams
Gage County
Majestic Range Exhibit Draws Town Folks to Store
The Majestic Range display at Thos Nelson’s store drew many visitors all last week. E C Hoffman from St Louis demonstrated baking power and quick heat use, with biscuits and coffee offered. Nelson reports seventeen ranges sold during the exhibition, exceeding expectations and boosting local sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos
Nelson
I-Dmler
Busineas
E C. Hoffman
St. Louis
Majestic
Stiller
Rail yard blockade in Kansas City sparks funding dispute
Railroad managers cite municipal space limits for tracks as the blockade's cause while city residents argue railroads should purchase needed land. The embargo harms local business as major lines plan large track investments. Iowa and systemwide, Burlington plans 1.5 million, Santa Fe 2 million, UP-SP combinations 5 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Iowa
Burlington
Santa Fe
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
A Remarkable Record of Chamberlain Cough Remedy
A long standing remedy praised for croup prevention and treatment has sold millions of bottles over thirty years. Marketed as safe for babies and adults, it contains no opium and is favored for early hoarseness or croupy cough. Sold by S W Sutton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. Sutton
Happy modern schoolchildren praised by elder voice
The speaker contrasts past harsh schooling with today’s joyful pupils and kind teachers. He lauds the gentle education that nurtures sight, hearing, and heart, expressing envy for current students and hope for their future generations.
Babe Found Dead in Harbine Household
County Coroner W Dodge was summoned to Harbine to investigate the death of an infant of Miss Francis tese The babe was found dead in bed with its mother. The coroner decided no inquest was warranted after examining the body and questioning locals. The young mother Miss Murphy lives with Mr and Mrs John Thomson. She accuses a seventeen year old boy of involvement, but locals seem doubtful. The father resides in Kansas and has been sent for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbury
W. Dodge
Harbine
Francis Tese
H. Baugess
Kansas
Statu Gee
Miss Murphy
John Thomson
Bey
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Weekly State Journal
Nebraska
Record Office
A. L. Tinstman
Fillingham
Billy” Tinstman
Colorado
E. L. Lpock
George Place
Lawrence Kay
Marysville
W. P. Mills
Ft. Smith,Ark
Marvin
Harry Colman
Miss Pitts
Noah Handley
Steele City
Addie
B. Koepsel
Erie
Kan
J. C. Mosshart
Eye
Lincoln, Neb
Mary Friday
Haseen
Richard Shea
Yuma
B. L. Fillingham
Be -E
Geo.-Hoag
Syracuse
Nebr
Les. Butterbaugh
Maitland
B. Zook
John Mathias
Missouri
Green
Sturgeon
John Clark
Sutton
Halie Willems
Chapin and Meridosia, Il
P. B. Miller
Roy Diller
Business College
Perry Cully
Washington, Clay, Cloud
Republic Counties
Kansaip
D. B
MeLa Laughlin
A. Blauser
Taman
Samifiy Clark
Davenport
Chicago
Ill
Canada
Oklahoma
Thos. P. Price
Cal
Herwi Ig
G. H. Tonnemaker
State
New Normal School
Kearney
C.A. Reinhart
Christie Thompson
Erva Clark
The
Presbyterian Aid Society
Harlan Hadley
Samuel’ Sollenberger
Tinois
Darrel
Jack _ Frost
Jack
S. D. Maw
Virginia, Neb
Guy Drummer
Dakota
F. M.blair
Carl Gale
Jefferson County
Alaska
Europe
Fulton, Il
North Pole
South Pole
Majestic Ranges
Thomas Nelson
Diller Markets
People’s State Bank
Total
Aan
Capital
Braska
County of
Jefferson
P. Price
Tuens P Phice
Frank T Peatee
Skat Notary Public
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