Diller Area Remembers 1914 Events And Faces
Twenty five years ago Sam Woods built a new house on his farm near Diller in 1914. Alfred Oaks planned a move to Minnesota. An 8th pound boy was born September 21 1914 to Mr and Mrs Harry Patton. Various residents travelled, taught, and faced illnesses, including Miss Averil Fouts diphtheria and Rev ES Grimes start of a new pastorate. A painterly red enhancement of the Diller Farmers Elevator, a dust explosion at Black Brothers mill, and cattle theft discoveries anchor a long recount of local life. A 1900s market note and a reception for Frank Willey mark community memory days.
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Sam Woods
Diller
Harry Patton
eAs
Frank Willey
Co. C. Lat Nebr
Phillippines
P B Miller
E E Boner
R J Lockhart
Verge Wright
Addie Miller
Olive
Ballard
Ollie Zook
C W Pearce
L M Cavett
Park Koons
Diller Band
Frank Wisley
Philippines
Frost Report and Family Visit in 1899
A heavy frost was reported on the 19th of Leyt in 1899. Mr A R Fouts of Broomfield, Ia., visited the former's brother J W Fouts family. Robt Steiner of Company B, 39th U S Vol., stationed at Fort Crook, expected to depart for the Philippines in December 1895.
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Leyt
Mra R Fouts
Broomfiel, Ia
J W Fouts
Robt Steiner
39Th
U S Vol
Fort Crook
Philippines
Fifty Years Ago in Town Newspaper Item
Fifty years ago Obie Hadley was hit in the eye by a baseball ending his work stint for a time. Waganaar reopened his hotel after a three month closure at the foot of Main Street. Wallace Clark taught in the J B Diller district two miles north. An artisian well was drilled while boring for coal on Whiskey Run near Fairbury in 188%. A salt water vein was found at 800 feet with little coal. WH Beardsley tried moving a hive to Fairbury. the hive top came off, bees covered the team, ruining a new wagon and harness. Beardsley and his daughter were badly stung.
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Obie Hadley
Waganaar
Wallace Clark
J B Diller
Whiskey Run
Fairbury
Beardsley
Rose Creek
Mr. Beardsley
Americans Foil 1870 Pirates Off Mexican Coast
In May 1870, buccaneers seized the merchant ship Forward and raided Guaymas customs, forcing payment and coal. US forces led by Commander Low secured the ship, captured six pirates, and set the vessel ablaze after a failed ambush by about 170 raiders.
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Mexico
Guaymas
Low
U. St. Mohican
Okas
Ra Cdics
Boca Veacapar
United States
Boca Teacapan
SteLn
Sselar
Mohican
Monaco: Smallest Principality Offers Rich Climate and Casino Life
Monaco spans 395 acres with a diverse climate and wide range of activities. Outdoor sports, cafe culture, flower festivals, regattas, and medieval streets fill the year, but the casino remains the center of attention drawing crowds and hopeful gamblers.
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Monaco
America
Cafe de Paris
Azure
Monte Caro
Palace of Chance
Spread of a Pest Reaches Global Far from India
The piece notes seed-cotton imported from India in the early twentieth century and now found across Africa Siam the Straits Settlements China Korea the Philippines Hawaii and Australia. It cites Brazil Mexico and recent U S infestations in Texas Arizona New Mexico and Florida.
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Renerail
Fevpt
India
Africa
Siam
Straits Settlements
China
Korea
Philippines
Hawa
Ever Innes
Australia
Brazil
Mexico
United States
Texas
Arizona
New Mexico
Florida
Italy taps volcanic power for fast electric trains
Italy expands electric rail service with 120 mph passenger trains powered by geothermal wells at Larderello in the valleys near Pisa. The plant produces over 39 100 kilowatt hours daily, ranking sixth among regional power producers and supplying factories, railways, and cities.
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Italy
Europe
Valliey of
Nel
Larderello
Pisa
Igor Wells
Motives and patterns in first home purchases in America
Analysis of a survey shows 50 of every 100 homeowners buy their first house to provide a better environment for children. The push for a own home is joined by a sentimental longing. The typical couple marries five years before buying, with a husband about 32 and a wife 29. Average price paid is $4,899, roughly two years of earnings. Thirty one percent built their homes, 69 percent bought existing houses, and 61 percent had children when purchasing.
Traveling Pink Bollworm Invades Cotton Regions
The pink bollworm, deemed a worse pest than the cotton boll weevil by U.S. producers, is observed as a roaming threat. Once a recognized enemy in the East nearly a century ago, its origin is traced to India and possibly surrounding regions.
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U. S
Ft.c
India
Toys for Children Teach, Amuse, and Educate
The text notes toys are valuable objects serving two main purposes to amuse and educate children. It emphasizes that younger children should have larger toys to aid development and health.
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Hyteim
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
O. A. Cooper Company
Alfred Oaks
Minnesota
A L Tristman
Ohio
Elsie
Win Mudge
Huirsy Wells
Thedford, Nebr
Patrica McElwee
Little Horss Creek
Wyoming
C B Cassell
Ethel Weddie
Richards
Beatrice
Averil Fouts
ES Grimes
Diller-Rock Creek
t.Huntington
Columbus
Gilbert
Charley Harder
Wale: Hauver
Diller Farmers
Black Brothers
George Henrichs
Bevestt
Henrichs
Fred Clark
Thos Nelson
Lincoln
Sarah Bixby
Strang
Mesdames George and
Sam Diller
L Geer Lumber & Coal
Diller, Nebr
S. C. Hutchinson
Diller, Nebraska
Ackermen Optometrist
Fairbury, Nebraska
Odell
General Hospital
Rice
Odell, Nebraska
Allen’s Store
Kraft Velveta
Tokay Grapes
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