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Newspaper
The Jefferson County Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1897
Page
8
Park Koons is recovering from a recent illness. Farm work delayed by backward spring weather. Peach trees for 8 to 10 cents at Jansen Nursery. Beggs Little Giant Pills advertised by Druggist B F Liautnes. Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup praised as universal remedy. Local travel to Hardine on business Tuesday. New Departure Cultivators and John Deere Sisters available at G H Tomemaker. One Minute Cough Cure touted for quick relief.
A heavy storm in Milwaukee last evening flooded streets and broke windows. Apple trees priced 5 to 10 ca. each and nursery stock offered at Jansen Nursery. An advertisement touts Blood Purifier as health aid with medical claims.
The Sunday school at the Jack Hill School house five miles south of town held an Easter program Sunday afternoon that drew a large audience.
A local note praises a cough remedy named Grippe for its quick action and avoidance of complications. J. W. Sutton and B. F. Lightner are cited as endorsers, highlighting its seasonally effective use against the illness.
Ike Sethler reports high demand for Knight Temphar at Diller forcing date cancellations at Pairbury. He invites Fairbury breeders to drive to Diller to breed, while seed samples from imported stock are available via Prof. H H Nicholson at the State University Lincoln Nebraska. Beets analysis will be free from the chemistry department with planting instructions included.
The article notes corn planting will probably begin next week, signaling the start of field work and farm season activity. No names, dates, or locations are provided.
Unclear fragments mention shopping in Fairbury and a business trip to Beatrice. A war line and names such as Sutton Harris Endicott are present with a drug store promotion for Pusch's Sincerity cigars. Appointment of R C Harris as postmaster at Endicott follows F M ells resignation.
Reports say a gust unroofed a corn crib at P. W. Price's during last night's storm as Easter Sunday crowds enjoyed the day. An item notes a 17 year pile case cured by DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve from E. E. Turner of Compton Missouri. J. W. Sutton and B. F. Lightner also referenced.
The Christian congregation has employed Elder Reese to preach for the ensuing year. He will move his family there and be ready to commence his labors the first Sunday in May.
Real estate dealings advised to obtain a bonded abstract of J. Monroe Davis from First National Bank in Fairbury to improve sale prospects or loan acceptance. The notice stresses the importance of a bonded abstract for reliability and title clarity.
Wayne Republican notes a businessman who sent work out of town in life would want his obituary to honor the job shops he patronized. The piece emphasizes local papers serving as a record of a man’s professional connections and community ties.
Mrs. A Inveen of 720 Henry St Alton LL suffered sciatica rheumatism for eight months despite doctor visits and various remedies. After using one half bottles of Chamberlains Pain Balm she was completely cured and urges others to consider it. The Kansas station reports oats seeding tests showing Western White Belgian Pedigree Red Rustproof and Scere varieties yield best on spring plowed land with drilled seed and hot water treated seed reducing smut. Seed weight and drilling method influence yields across multi year trials.
The advertisement claims the small pill banishes headache sour stomach and dizziness quickly. It lists J. W. Sutton and B. F. Lightner as sellers and markets DeWit's Little Early Risers as a safe and effective remedy.
A brief dust storm swept through Wednesday evening followed by a shower with hail. Strong south west wind damaged objects including blowing off wind mills owned by Geo Meyers A L Tristman and J D Fanders and rattling Geo Clark's large barn.
A Burlington Route tourist sleep car operates from Omaha and Lincoln to Salt Lake City San Francisco and Los Angeles with carpeted interiors rattan seating and bedding. An excursion conductor and Pullman porter accompany passengers to the Pacific Coast. Second class accepted berths for two priced at five dollars. Contact Omaha ticket office or J Francis General Passenger Agent for full details.
A man named Billy Mille receives a family orchestrated surprise for his fortieth birthday. His wife pretends to hire help for a house cleaning, while friends and wagons arrive, and Billy is led to believe nothing unusual is happening until he discovers the celebration. A new suit of clothes later tops the prank, confirming his wife’s skill at surprising him.
Fragmentary report notes J. W. Sutton and B. Fr Taghther connected with a claim about a cure for piles and mentions air eruptions and related health terms in a damaged text from a historical page.
The Methodist and Presbyterian Sunday Schools held pleasing entertainment last Sunday evening. Programs featured class exercises recitations readings and singing with solos duets and anthems by the choirs. Churches were crowded and audiences listened attentively.
If you have ever seen a child in the agony of croup you can appreciate the gratitude of mothers who know that One Minute Cough Cure relieves their little ones as quickly as it is administered. Many homes in this city are never without it. J. W. Sutton and B. F. Lightner.
A Hanover Kansas Democrat laments that Nebraska and Kansas legislatures fail to read bills three times as required. The lieutenant governor warns of litigation from hasty laws. The writer cites unqualified lawmakers and calls for experienced, sound judgment to govern large states.
The piece humorously contrasts springtime myths with quirky images including a cold frog swearing at socks, a farmer’s hatteled shouts, and a cat worm aroma signaling warm weather. It portrays spring as a time of jokes and hopeful renewal amid odd rural vignettes.
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