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Newspaper
The Jefferson County Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1898
Page
4
Local notes report Dr Kaupp's new sign and a cafe advertisement by No To Bac. Gladstone ill is noted as well as plans for elder Rees sermon on Woman's Place and Power. Other items mention salesmen wanted for cigars, and Rickabaugh staying in Diller to buy and ship cattle and hogs.
An ad filled snippet mentions Aunt Bee and De Witt's Little Early Risers as effective remedies. It also notes a Watton meeting for agents earning $15 weekly, and a Christian church Ladies Aid gathering with J. B. Zook. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is praised for sleep and cold relief, with J. W. Sutton selling it.
Mrs. D. W. Van Horn and her father returned Tuesday evening from Chicago where telegrams announced her sister’s illness. She arrived in time to attend the funeral, though her sister had died before her arrival.
Mr Elisha Berry of this place reports rapid relief from rheumatism after using Chamberlains Pain Balm. He suffered shooting pains from hip to knee until the liniment provided prompt comfort. Sold by J W Sutton with supporting endorsement from B F Baker, druggist St Paris Ohio.
C. H. Madge received part of a shot from an accidental discharge at a meeting of the Elm Center Gun Club held at the residence of B L Fillingham. One or two others narrowly escaped injury in the incident last Friday.
P W Price has been confined to his bed most of the week with la grippe. W H Diller traveled to Lincoln on Wednesday to attend a Shriners meeting.
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve advertised as a great pile remedy. The notice mentions relief for burns scalds eczema and skin diseases. Ends with J. W. Sutton promoting DeWitts product.
Frank Zook and John Zook accompanied by Elmo Hadley traveled to Burneston for a short visit with Frank Zook’s parents.
A promotional note touts De Witt's Little Early Risers pills as a cure for headache constipation and biliousness, claiming thousands suffer these ailments but could be healthy with the remedy.
Mrs E C Kendall arrived Wednesday evening after visiting her son W H Keefe and family at Central City. The note records a family reunion and travel details from the extended visit.
Jos. Leiter predicts wheat may reach 1.50 dollars per bushel with potential to hit 2.00. Holders of wheat could be well paid for keeping stock as prices rise.
In compliance with a national statute, the Burlington is refitting freight cars with safety couplers effective February 1 and proceeding as rapidly as possible.
After years of suffering from piles, B. W. Pursell of Knitnersville, Pai, was cured by a single box. The remedy claims to cure eczema, rash, pimples and obstinate sores. J.
Elder Oscar Sweeney of Iowa will assist Elder Rees in a series of revival services at this church beginning the first Sunday in February.
A December note from Up-to-Date Farmer states Beatrice Creamery Co paid 20 cents per pound for butter fat all month. Farmers with a pencil can compute the earnings this rate yields.
J H Grean of Nundee Kansas praises Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup claiming it cured his daughter’s lifelong croup symptoms. He notes the product is the best cough syrup on the market and mentions availability through Ditsel Dave Co.
Wymorean reports the Burlington will continue issuing time permits to ride freight trains, diverging from the St. Louis passenger meeting agreement where railroads unanimously agreed to discontinue the practice.
The Diller city council passes an ordinance to provide supper bed and breakfast for travelers who suffer misfortune and must stay in Diller. If no bed is available a night watch is hired to guard them and the taxpayers cover the costs.
William Neis postpones a sale due to bad weather, rescheduling for next Wednesday to allow better conditions for bidding and attendance.
Bargain sale of forty acre farms with buildings. Some cash required with balance payable in four annual payments. Teatime notes mention T. Pearce as the contact for this deal.
Report of district school No 60 for the month ending January 21 shows 24 pupils enrolled, 20 days taught, average daily attendance 21, 65 cases of tardiness. CHas. Osporn, Teacher.
An American physician of high repute prescribes Ferner’s Dyspepsia Cure for indigestion. The ad promises a refund from J. W. Sutton of Diller if not satisfied after one bottle.
Articles of incorporation for a new Union Pacific railroad company were filed with the Secretary of State last Friday. The capital stock is $136,000,000 and the state received a filing fee of $13,603.50.
In the mountains near Huntsville Alabama farmer Wash Anyana Montezano was attacked by a pack of wild dogs while traveling. A friend arriving with a zun rescued him just as the animals were about to kill him.
Last night the Blind Boone concert filled Lpock's opera house beyond capacity with an eager audience. Boone performed Beethoven and his own Marshfield Tornado with flair, while Mrs. C W Simon and Stella May also impressed, and receipts reached $114 in a richly rewarded evening.
Waterloo Town writer Miss Daria Day reports two years of hair loss stopped by Beggs Hair Restore after trying one bottle. Ditten Dave Co. sells the product.
A Mississippi style recruiting notice seeks reliable men and women to travel for an established Nebraska house. Monthly pay of 65 dollars plus expenses. Steady position. Send references and self addressed stamped envelope to The Dominion Company Dept Y Chicago.
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