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Newspaper
The Jefferson County Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1897
Page
4
Forest Hartzell visits Wymore. Peter Oaks returns from Missouri with family. J D Fanders advertises hardware and furniture. Beggs Cherry Cough Remedy promoted. John Smith and John Clark noted in Diller and county seat trade. DeWitts Witch Hazel heals piles and skin eruptions.
C W and S H Tonnemaker and A Hutchinson contracted to move Troxan building back four feet lower to grade and are at work. At Fairbury assessor meeting, personal property valued at one third and real estate at one quarter of actual cash value. Elder J B Miller of Republican City arrived and began a church series in Christian church last night to be continued.
Wea bills this week for Mrs A C Dillers large sale of horses cattle bogs and farm implements next Tuesday Mar 25th at 10 o clock sharp. six months time at 6 per cent six per cent off for cash. Boss Wright auc
Orie Mayborn has resigned his position in the Van8wearingen district to accept a lucrative opportunity at a bank. The resignation is accepted with regret by patrons and school officials.
Geo Galbraith of Jansen Nursery praised last year’s trade from Diller area and expects to double it in the coming season. He noted favorable planting conditions and quoted prices on apples peaches and other products as part of his notice.
An execant suise of new shoes opens at Loock's. P. W. Price took a business trip to Lincoln earlier this week. In war news from Germany, naval and land campaigns are noted. B. F. Licutuss and J. B. Zook feed twenty cows near the B. & M. stockyards. A second hand buggy and single harness are for sale for cash. inquire at this office.
An advertisement cites Beggs' Hair Renewer as a solution for hair loss and beauty. It quotes an authority claiming a lady should raise her skirts about two feet on muddy days, presenting practical guidance in a period tone.
A vintage sales brief touts DeWitts Little Early Risers as a safe effective remedy for sick headache constipation hypoped spoia sour stomach and dizziness. J W Sutton and B F Lightner are listed distributors.
The W C T Us will meet with Mrs Dr Jeffryes Saturday afternoon March 20. The program honors Neal Dow on his 93rd birthday, recognizing him as the father of prohibition.
After eleven days at home and $25 in doctor bills, Mr. Frank Dolson of Sault Ste. Marie Michigan reports a single bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm cured his rheumatism. Sold by J W Sutton, Druggist.
Frank Wieths F E Madden S McKitrick and Frank Blythe of Diller Lodge and Fred Maw of Steele City Lodge attended a Beatrice special meeting of A. O. U. W. lodges. Sixteen lodges were represented as multiple welfare matters for Nebraska were discussed.
We urge every family in Differ and nearby to take the Recorp subscription now priced at $1.00 per year. If cash is scarce we accept trade goods such as potatoes corn chickens eggs or batter at market price or store checks. You may pay anytime during the year.
Jefferson county farmer James Chambers reports harvesting five to six hundred bushels of artichokes from one acre last year. He says artichokes yielded better returns and fed better than corn, and plans to plant more this season, urging others to try the crop.
Zane Fordyce returned last week and reports farmers in the area plan to plant corn within another week. Local growers expect good conditions for the crop as fields are prepared.
Apple trees priced from five to ten cents each with leading sorts. Shade trees ornamental stock and small fruits available. Complete nursery stock offered at low prices.
An old advertisement promotes BEGGS BLOOD PURIFIER AND BLOOD MAKER by B. F. Licurxgr Druggist claiming purer blood improves health and prolongs life. The copy reads Blood is thicker than water and pure blood is the secret of health.
Official summons to Fidocia Lodge officers and members to meet in a secret Sanctorum Dashre at Loock's Block Diller Neb on Saturday April 8 1897 at 8 pm. Purpose to adopt natives into the realm and conduct irregular business with password forfeiture risk for noncompliance. Fraternally signed by WALHALLA acting Grand Jurisdiction officer.
Jas A Bodell's carpenter shop and dwelling caught fire at noon Saturday. Town water and help from the livery barn quenched the blaze after near total loss to the shop. The rear dwelling was saved by pulling down the burning frame as flames threatened nearby properties. Bodell had no insurance.
Miss Ida Miller, Mr. Dan Fry and Miss Lillie Osborn oversee notes from the high school. New pupils Fay Diller Guy and Ralph Newcomer join the Primary department this week. A Friday debate asks if early war termination came from the blockade. The Latin class nears Caesar reading after finishing declensions. Book orders delayed. history class eager for new texts to improve work.
A description of a carpeted Pullman sleeper car journey from Omaha via the Burlington Route to the Pacific Coast. It notes upholstery, curtains, and included provisions with an experienced conductor and porter. Second class tickets accepted. berth price for two is five dollars. Request full details at the nearest B M R tickets office or by writing J Francis, Gen Passr Agent, Omaha.
Gen Neal Dow of Maine who organized the Maine prohibitory law turns ninety three tomorrow and friends propose to establish Neal Dow Rally Day with temperance meetings. A W C T U gathering at Mrs Dr Jeffryes residence will feature addresses songs and a short life sketch of Dow.
The new Omaha charter bill, filed with the secretary of state minutes before midnight, shifts control of city government to Gov. Holcomb by naming a new fire and police board. The old A P A era board resists. a citywide election within 30 days would redraw municipal power as fusion leaders press to topple Republican control.
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