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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1917
Page
3
A brief notice notes a Sunday auto trip to Beatrice by Miss L O Balllard with her brother A A Ballard and his wife returning the next day. Also mentions a big reduction in fly nets at Raymonds harness shop and a rental inquiry at this office.
Two Poland China male hogs for sale about 125 pounds each. Contact Arthur Timm. Pianos tuned repaired or rebuilt by W L Loyd with eighteen years experience on Steinways in New York. Leave orders at the Record office.
A daughter was born on the 11th to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Blauser of Harbine at the home of her father J. L. Lamb in Diller.
A good safe single driver horse offered by J. D. Fanders. Suitable for general work and versatile use. Purchaser should inquire for details and availability.
Mayborn traveled to Omaha last week and purchased seven car loads of cattle for Farchild Bros. of Scott and plans to return this week for more cattle intended for parties in the Sand Hills region.
Mrs. C. A. Barnes writes that Chamberlain's tablets give relief for biliousness and are in use. She notes others have used them with satisfactory results and expresses a positive opinion of the remedy.
Chas. E. Purdy of Pales Cale, once in real estate with S. J. Clark, visited Diller on Wednesday. He notes crops across the region have boosted land values, making owners hesitant to set prices unless selling.
A teacher overhears a remark from a boy who says he is talking about a hospital when warned of danger. The brief exchange shows the humor and misinterpretation surrounding a blunt phrase.
The Food Administration in Wattles names two Neb personnel to import ant posts in the department. H. M. Bushnell Jr a former Alliance Commercial Club secretary becomes Executive Secretary. Cliff Crodka of Fairbury, President of the State Association of Retailers, named director for arena in Nebraska. Reeon is voluntary a tribute to his prior work. Mr Crooks will stay in Omaha.
A press notice announces a new Dempster one horse corn drill showcased by Joe Hiatt. The device is a single press drill designed for improved corn planting efficiency across three seasons.
Col. Henry Eden of Lanham advertises an upcoming auction for a 160 acre farm. The sale notice appears elsewhere in this newspaper.
I H Moulton offers four purebred Duroc Jersey male pigs from Crimson Model and Grand Model Again breeding. Described as large easy feeders, ready for sale.
Local user G A McBride of Headford Ontario reports trying Chamberlain's Tablets after customers urged him to test them. He confirms relief from indigestion and constipation and recommends others try them.
Food Administrator Wattles has received requests from Nebraska farm authorities to allow drafted corn huskers and sugar beet harvesters to remain on farms through December. He referred the matter to Washington with recommendations but expects little chance of action. He stresses conservation to avoid waste of wrapping paper and to ensure food for troops, noting Allies are short wheat and rationing is vital.
Thirty seven children and grandchildren of Mrs Juliet Cherry of Diller met at the J C Cherry home north of Adams for a picnic held under trees in the yard. The gathering marked the first time so many were together, with Mrs Juliet and Mesdames J. involved in organizing.
Rufus Tincher of Odell visited Diller Tuesday with sister Mrs. O F Rigdon. The Fairbury mill and elevator Co ships in 16 000 bushels from outside the county paying farmers 2 18 per bushel for their grain.
Arthur Carmony writes from Camp Cody New Mexico on September 7 1917 describing a fierce sand storm dust covered tents and wooden mess hall meals he notes the men live in tents but eat in a mess hall and describes meals injuries to his knee from a horse and a finger injury while driving a nail he mentions the camp housing many troops from Nebraska Minnesota and Iowa and the carpentry work of Uncle Sherm awaiting assignment to Texas.
Scott Miller, an alternate from Jefferson County, was notified to report yesterday but was not required to go. He will be liable for service with the next 40 percent selection in October.
Mr and Mrs H C King and children of Beatrice arrived on No 17 Thursday evening after vacationing in Lomax Illinois to visit his parents Mr and Mrs W T King former Diller residents. They stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs R L Oaks until Sunday and then traveled home to Beatrice.
Experience teaches the value of learning from others not just oneself. The text cites amberlain's Remedy as trusted for coughs and colds, noting many thousands use it with best results. It promotes the remedy as reliable, pleasant to take, and effective.
Mr and Mrs C L E Blauser relocate their household goods by auto to Lincoln with plans to reside at 1966 Euclid Ave until spring then move to a farm near the city He helped organize the farmers elevator at Diller and promoted local good roads work Friends in Diller and area extend best wishes for happiness.
The State Journal and Lincoln News will publish four new serial novels by well known authors. The Secret of Lonesome Cove by Samuel Hopkins Adams leads, followed by The Sign At Six by Stewart Edward White, The Flying U's Last Stand by B M Bower, and Chloe Malone by Fannie Heaslip Lea. Subscriptions offer before January 1 1918 via Daily Journal and News or with Sunday Journal and comics.
A puzzled old man worries he will not depart in time while his son grapples with hiding his tracks. The fragment hints at a family tension over escape or concealment, with no clear location or event. Further readable details are needed for precise facts.
Advertisement cites belief in Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. Quote claims immediate relief and strong faith in effectiveness, attributed to H. Williams.
The season for huntsman in Nebraska opens with prairie chickens from September 15 to November 15. The wild duck and geese season starts today and runs to December 31, with snipe having the same period. No open season exists for dove plover or quail, penalties apply. Fishing season closes November 15.State Journal.
The Food Administrator aims to rally Nebraska housewives to conserve food by signing pledge cards. Pledge Card Week is October 14 to 21 nationally, with Mr. Wattles seeking 75 percent participation from the state's 290000 families. A strong Executive Committee supports the campaign to raise awareness and collect volunteers.
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