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Newspaper
The Jefferson County Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1901
Page
4
The fragment describes a newspaper continuing mail delivery to subscribers until a definite discontinue notice is received and arrears are paid. It notes a rate of 11.00 for 50 lines and mentions charges per line for insertion.
The column reports residents suffering from influenza like illness this week and notes increased vaccination activity. It mentions Clark Wells and E L Look visiting Barneston, a local birth at Harry Davis and another at H E Green, and various small town updates including homesteads in Oklahoma and a denied report of a Dr Winters death.
The Central Granaries Co elevator was shut yesterday for repairs. Manager A L Tristman says it will be ready to receive grain again Monday morning. G B Pearce is laying a new brick wall around the boiler and other improvements are being bolted into place.
An item notes travel and lodging details for the Burlington Route tourist sleepers with dates February through March 5, 12, 19 and 30. It mentions San Francisco Los Angeles Sacramento San Jose and other California points with low rates in years. A passenger agent in Omaha Nebraska prompts readers to see nearest ticket agent for specifics.
A reflective note counsels not to fear or rejoice about tomorrow. It urges enduring today with faith, noting each day brings its own trials and opportunities. The passage emphasizes living in the present while maintaining hope for the future.
Towns discuss a plan proposed by the Signal to give each elector the right to vote yes or no on a municipal year. The majority would rule and officials would be chosen by ballot results. City committees of both sides praise a fair approach to resolving the license issue.
Special report from Fairbury Nebraska dated March 6 notes strict quarantine has halted spread of smallpox with no deaths and most patients not bedridden. Authorities say exposures have been prevented and city is nearing end of siege.
Mr. John Shelton of Cass county Nebraska is visiting his brother in law M. S. Wesett and Henry Brant and their family.
Veterinary surgeon J. B. Lennon promotes Rocky Mountain Tea as a spring remedy for horses before dental work. Claims immediate and lasting health benefits to keep horses well through summer.
The distribution of congressional warden seeds this year will be the largest ever, with the appropriation rising from 130000 to 170000. This increase adds 3000 seed packages to each congressman's quota.
The article notes pennies contain two percent tin and three percent zinc to 95 percent copper. Minting costs the government about 42 cents per pound excluding cramping, with 148 coins per pound. It claims a profit on each pound minted as coins are rarely redeemed for gold.
An exchange condemns a man who drinks, roams, harms animals, and offends neighbors while a California scientist shows a solar motor in South Pasadena. The device concentrates sunlight to drive a boiler and generate steam for irrigation, using 1788 mirrors to power a 150 psi turbine as a potential plains solution.
Local note urges readers to buy vehicles now while prices are reduced at J D Famprrs. The message emphasizes timing to secure discounted cars and trucks.
The next Union Missionary Meeting will be held Saturday afternoon March 9 at the home of Mrs D K Calkins one half mile south of town. Subject Africa.
The thirteen months old child of Mr and Mrs Otto Willems living west of town died yesterday morning at 6 o clock from pneumonia. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at the residence at 10 o'clock.
President McKinley delivered his second inaugural address Monday as a heavy sleet and rain storm gripped the city. Col. C J Bills of Fairbury participated in a rough rider race with Gov. Dietrich, was thrown from his charger, and spent part of the day confined to bed though not seriously injured.
Monthly report for Diller schools shows enrollments across three departments. High School 36 enrolled with 80 average, 7 visitors. staff and pupils listed. Intermediate 47 enrolled, 2 left, 8 entered, 11 tardiness, 17 named pupils with various attendance notes. Primary 58 enrolled, 44 average, 18 tardiness, 5 visitors, multiple pupils listed as not absent or tardy, with one group tardy but not absent and one pupil absent one day.
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