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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1936
Page
3
In Appomattox the post office area once nicknamed Surrender is noted in local history records as a reflection of the town’s Civil War symbolism and naming history.
In Greater New York six hundred children competed in a contest to name the most freckled boy and girl. Patricia Gallagher, fourteen, of Staten Island, and Charles Coch rane, of Queens, were chosen by the judges. Just how the judges arrived at the decision is noted but not fully explained.
Uncle Eben insists constant effort is needed beyond a single meal. He warns against complacency and urges continued activity to avoid hunger and dissatisfaction.
Statewide farm marketing income for Jan 1 to July 1 1936 reached 118 949 000 with 22 649 000 from crops and 96 300 000 from livestock. Government payments added 10 136 000 and Nebraska sales in June 1936 totaled 18 811 000 compared with 11 436 000 in 1935. western north central states show a 22 percent increase over the prior year.
Nebraska liquor commission secretary Max Adams reports weather could kill hatching grasshopper eggs in 1936. After visiting Howard county farm he observed eggs hatching early and cites an old German farmer’sRemark that previous epochs with early hatching led to no subsequent outbreaks. Adams believes cold weather will kill hatching insects before they lay more eggs.
Lincoln state treasurer George E. Hall reports Nebraska's treasury holding over nine million dollars with 1.38 million in checks and drafts un-depositable as banks decline state funds. He notes expected cash outlays, including a 300,000 purchase of government bonds from the school fund, and cites the constitution’s debt ban.
The state board of control rejected bids as too high for a sewage disposal plant at Ingleside state hospital Hastings. Estimated cost 48450 dollars. low bid 53000 dollars from Central Bridge and Construction Co. of Wahoo. Next lowest was Young and Hall of Maywood. Walter Hager, chairman, said re advertising for new bids.
Chief state conservation officer OConnell sent a questionnaire to Nebraska sportsmen and trappers to gauge wishes for the 1936-37 muskrat season. Last year eastern Nebraska ran December 1 to February 1 while the western season stretched January 1 to March 1.
A devotional fragment urges living simply with cheerful gentleness and trust in God. It contrasts childlike faith with reliance on medical expertise, noting trust in doctors comes from experience rather than reading every prescription.
The Hood weighs 42 100 tons with eight 15 inch guns in its main battery. The Rodney carries nine 16 inch guns and weighs 33 900 tons. The Maryland is the largest US battleship at 37 500 tons with eight 16 inch guns.
Advertisement urging readers to read about Grape Nuts in another column and join the Dizzy Dean Winners program to win valuable free prizes.
A cautionary note urges avoiding quarrels and not seeking conflict. The piece promotes passing around disputes, steering clear of provoking clashes, and finding peaceful paths rather than inflaming a row.
A compact report notes how sharp tongues and poisoned words damage reputations, spreading gossip and harming individuals across social circles. The piece highlights the impact of verbal cruelty on personal and public standing.
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