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Newspaper
The Jefferson County Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1897
Page
8
A collage of notices from Diller Beatrice and nearby towns includes shop openings and sales at Loock’s, a new jeweler in Diller, and Beeggs remedies advertised. Local residents attend G A R suppers, moves, and farmings. trains offer McKinley inauguration fares. weather notes report extreme cold and a likely winter cough remedy.
Report of school district No 60 for month ending Feb 19 1897. Total number 16 taught 20 attendance. Those not absent or tardy Lela Clara Willie Robert Pearl May Maw and Orpha Bell. Visitors 6. Coas. Osporn, Teacher.
Prehears Goethe, readers note the relief of the One Minute Cough Care for infants. Mothers express gratitude as the remedy is quickly effective, with J. W. Sutton and B. P. Lightner credited in circulating the product in many homes.
Reverend Charles Wohlfarth tested a new improved photographic outfit by snapping a moving passenger train about a mile west of town. The rapid train pace did not blur the image, with wheel spokes and engine detail remaining clear.
Mr and Mrs Kaupp attended Be abrice Saturday while El Center schoolhouse hosts Rev Grossman series beginning Monday. Harris Co contracts for 9 000 bushels of corn from the ranch. Be ggs Blood Purifier ad closes the page with health claims.
The Guide Rock Signal notes editor Frank T. Pearce aims for the Diller postmaster appointment. The piece argues he deserves the position and could grow the paper, though improving it further may be difficult. An apparent newscut fragment follows mentioning DeWitt's Little Early Risers pills and ad copy.
E H Hinshaw and wife of Nebraska will view the McKinley inauguration from Nebraska. General C J Bills received a Buffalo Bill letter offering use of a Kentucky thoroughbred horse for the Washington parade on March 4. The horse is expected to reflect credit on Nebraska’s contingent.
Last Saturday evening Prof Boner's class presented an entertaining historical program at Loock's Opera House. Students demonstrated careful methods and earned praise for clarity and effort while the audience enjoyed the concert and a proceeds of 180 dollars were reported.
Geneva dentist Dr Cogswell will be at the Emerson Hotel Diller on Monday and Tuesday March 1 and 2 for the practice of dentistry in all branches. All work warranted and satisfaction guaranteed. The Oaks Comic Specialty and Swis Bell Ringers entertain at Loock's Opera House next Friday evening March 5. Prices 15 cents children 25 cents adults 85 cents reserved seats.
The Irving Leader notes a claimed patent remedy for the grip that mixes water with sugar and sweet spirits of water, to be taken hourly for four doses at a cost of 10 cents. The piece casts doubt by joking that there is nothing harmful about the remedy unless it should be the water.
Bethel School near Diller held a Friday evening gathering at teacher Miss Carrie Rosell's home on February 19. Students enjoyed games music and recitations then received refreshments. Attendees included Jesse t Clemmie LePoidevin Sanivél xk Bertha Brandt Phoebe LePoidevin Eva Clark Ona Wood Herman Newman Weston Hauver Maud Hauver Willard Brant Wilson Brandt Bertha LePoidevin Martha Newman Willie Wood Willis Clark Brandt M Brandt Minnie LePoidevin Minnie Wood Emma Wood Anna Dickmann John Walden Ray Walden Kate uneell Winnie Russell.
John Gillet came on Saturday from Kansas to tend to his property interests in Diller.
The annual G A R and W E C supper on Washington's birthday drew a large crowd at Loock's hall. A banquet of chicken, cake, pie, coffee and other fare was served and enjoyed. Proceedings moved quickly to a social program with songs, a band, a male quartet, and a friendly crowd, raising nearly thirty dollars.
The text advertises T A Slocum M C of 188 Pearl Street New York offering to send three free bottles of his lung remedies to afflicted individuals. It promises a free trial and claims scientific credentials to attract readers seeking relief from consumption.
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