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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1909
Page
8
Mrs. L. Bausch returned Monday from Superior where she visited her daughter. The Bucket offers a 10c premium with each dollar spent for thirty days. Mrs. C. T. Sears and her daughter Mrs. H. J. Grape returned Saturday to Beatrice from their visit there.
Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Taylor of Beatrice visited Diller over the weekend with relatives and friends. Al and his brother Charley are employed at Dempster's and enjoying good times. Catlin of Fairbury and Istas Bonham of Fairbury visited Diller, with Bonham purchasing a team of mules from Col. J. Bo Wright.
Notices list two or three large heating stoves in good repair for sale at bargain by B F Lightner. Also reports on local residents Steffens sons returning to Des Moines for osteopathy studies, Handley family moving to Diller, Tarnow and Blidser’s land plans, and open season dates for prairie grouse and other birds. Machinery ads promote cream separators including Jersey model and Sharples Tubular, with prices and features.
A reflective piece argues fast travel is not dangerous but abrupt halts cause harm. It notes many community members question how buses keep citizens afloat and praises native townsmen over outsiders. The text laments youths leaving town seeking better chances elsewhere.
The article notes the start of a new school year on September first, describing wide enthusiasm from children and teachers but fear and dread among some parents. It praises local schools, improvements to schoolhouses, and heating and ventilation upgrades. It also mentions health products and a piece on Mars visible at dusk, reflecting community interests.
A historical science piece explains Mars distance from Earth on Sept 24 and compares orbits, gravity, day length, and axis tilt. It covers Phobos and Deimos appearing to rise west, polar caps, canals debate, atmosphere, possible inhabitants, and the planet’s water scarcity.
An old advertisement touts Dr Miles Nervine as a cure for rheumatism and many diseases. It promises soothing effects on the nervous system, rest, and sleep, claiming cures after years of suffering and offering free advice by mail.
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