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Newspaper
The Jefferson County Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1897
Page
4
Corn gathering has commenced. Mrs Gear moved into town Wednesday. Our subscription list grows weekly, Frank. Gale assists Forest Hartzel in the meat market. The Kearney cotton mill plans to resume soon. Small pill safe pill best pill. DeWitt's Little Early Risers. Curiousness constipation and sick headache. J. W. Sutton.
The article notes the A O U W holding forty four million dollars of insurance in the state. It mentions births with names Borg to Mec and Mrs Sebolt Senior a ten pound boy on Monday evening Oct 11 and another eleven pound boy arriving Monday. Dr Kaupp received a car load of brick for a new Fatdance. Attendees at Ringli Bros Show at Fairtory.
W T Williams of Boughton Arkansas states he has suffered for years with various ailments and claims one bottle of Little Pills cured him. The remark appears in a local ad noting sales by a druggist identified as Dave Co.
Gi H Gale of Diller Drug Co returns from a goods purchase trip in St Joe. J D Fanders promotes Majestic wrought steel range as best and cheapest. J W Fouts travels to Lincoln to attend ene tee Lodge Knights of Pythias as San Grail Lodge representative. Grandmas Goodge of Leigh Neb surprised friends by dropping in on a combined business and trip. Mr and Mrs P B Miller visit Fairbury and Wood River Nebraska due to family illness. Mrs Rayseve joins them to Funbery.
Evangelist Redding closes his revival meetings at a local venue with several churches joining in the work. Monday evening he gave a lecture titled The Ups and Downs of, drawing a large audience and collecting about $47 in receipts plus $86 from a bank offering.
The itemized clipping lists a mix of local updates and ads. Mentions include Toopasakee’s babs and Thon vary this week, a Beatrice business trip by L P Raymond, Indian John en route to a camp near Plymouth, spectacles from Fred Evang, and One Minute Cough Cure touted as instant relief. Also notes J W Sutton and J P Lowe & Son selling buggies and P G Essex of Golden City advertising piles treatment.
An tobacco quit ad touts Nic-To Bac as a wonder-worker to make weak men strong. It claims cure is guaranteed with a booklet and free sample. Available from Sterling Remedy Co in Chicago or New York with prices 60 cents or one dollar.
Fragmentary item describes a topical pain remedy sold by a merchant. The text mentions Chamberlain's Pain S and a claim of relief for back and shoulder discomfort. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Crem of the firm eS heer is leaving their former home in Omaha for Lebanon Nebraska to attend to business matters and plans to be away about ten days.
A caravan of Stunts wagons will be delivered in a few days and offered at a price just above wagon cost. The seller notes these wagons are more valuable than the average, promising a good deal for buyers.
Frank Eick and Miss Allie were married Monday in a small church ceremony conducted by Rev A B Grossman. A short reception followed as friends gathered to celebrate the couple and wish them happiness in their future.
A county commission meeting is scheduled for Wednesday November 3rd, the day after the election. A Dundee Kansas reader praises Cherry Syrup for curing his daughter’s chronic croup, noting it as the best cough syrup on the market, sold by Dittsn Dave Co.
Capt. Chester Andrews of Steele City Republican nominee for county treasurer circulates among voters in Diller area. A respected former county resident and soldier, he is praised for honesty integrity and popularity. Supporters say he will win with a strong majority and reflect well on the party.
A garbled 19th century platform declares allegiance to sound money and conservative policy, praising the administration and prosperity while endorsing tariffs and denouncing Democratic welfare policies. It reflects partisan rhetoric and calls for fiscal restraint and strong national finance.
Beatrice residents plan a public event to honor a standout corn with Lusites noting superior quality and local pride in the harvest. The article highlights community recognition and agricultural excellence in the area.
On October 28 Beatrice stages a Korn Kearnivals day with an afternoon flower parade featuring carriages floats and bicycles, ten bands, illuminated street promenade, and a corn pelting custom. Prof Murphy will perform balloon ascension and a parachute dog leap, with special railroad rates offered for attendees.
Directory notes Methodist Episcopal Church preaches alternate Sundays at 11 a m and Sunday evenings at 7 30 p m Bundy School holds 10 a m sessions. Peer Society meets two weeks apart for shared afternoon activities. A B Groasman listed among active members with women attendees mentioned.
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