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Newspaper
The Jefferson County Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1899
Page
5
280 acres of farm land advertised for sale 200 acres cultivated 80 acres pasture and meadow with a good orchard well and new windmill all fenced. A 6 room 1.5 story frame house barn 26 by 38 and outbuildings. Located 8.5 miles southwest of Beatrice and 6 miles southeast of Ellis. Built in 1890 by E G Drake & Co. offering farm loans at per cent.
Beatrice schedules a corn carnival for October 20 and lists Diller market prices for oats wheat butter eggs and corn. Local ads promote Cooper wagons spring wagons and top buggies from Geo. H Townemaker and Lincoln laundry work by C W Pearce agent. A testimonial endorses One Minute Cough Cure with a report from Helen McHenry and J W Sutton referenced.
A. R. Bass of Morgantown Indiana reports kidney disease caused nocturnal awakenings and severe back pain. After using Foley's Kidney Cure for three bottles he says he is entirely cured. M. Wright also endorses.
The Treasurer of the United States exchanged new currency to replace badly worn bank notes. Treasurer Roberts redeemed about 200 million dollars in the recently closed fiscal year, exceeding the figures of the prior six years.
Instructions from The New Voice describe making lemon drops by boiling 1.5 pounds powdered sugar in 1 pint water with a teaspoon of cream of tartar and lemon juice, then shaping after 30 minutes. Also details a batter scotch candy recipe with two cups sugar and two tablespoons water, butter, and cooling on plates.
New Dempster double cutter press drill showcased at J O Blauser's shop. Cooper wagon boxes offered for a limited time at Geo H Tonne maker's for twelve dollars.
Advert suggests Banner Salve cures piles when used as directed with guaranteed results. Ends noting price of 25 cents and seller M Wright.
Rev and Mrs T M Ransom have traveled to Lincoln with the minister attending a conference and Mrs Ransom visiting relatives there.
The scientific compound Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is endorsed by eminent doctors and medical press. It digests what you eat and claims to cure long standing indigestion. Testimony from M A Ketron of Bloomingdale Tennessee cites a ten year indigestion cure.
Jeweler F G Starkey joined the editor on Wednesday to the neighboring village of Odell and arranged to return regularly to repair jewelry watches and clocks.
Mrs. Emma Bolles of Englewood Nursery Chicago extols DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve for wounds burns sores and irritations. She credits the product with healing when other remedies fail for babies and others in need of soothing care. J W Sutton reported the endorsement.
The Greater America Exposition in Omaha attracts growing patronage despite initial external attendance. Officials expect a gala finale the last week of September when Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben illuminate and thousands of westerners attend. Presidents of the United States and Mexico may visit during autumn.
Advice for poultry keepers on mite control and roost maintenance. Weekly kerosene soaking before roosting drives mites away, with caution for exhibition birds. If heavy infestation, rub lard and kerosene into feathers. Remove and burn old nests, replace with clean straw, repair roofs, and prepare scratching sheds.
The remedy’s great success in treating bowel complaints has made it standard in most of the civilized world. For sale by all druggists.
Notice of a Primary. The electors of the Democratic party of Pleasant precinct will meet at D. KR. Kelley's office Tuesday evening, September 26th, 1899, at 8 o'clock, p. m., for the purpose of placing in nomination a precinct ticket and for the transaction of any other business that may properly come before the meeting. By order of committee. Gro. H. TONNEMAKER, Chairman.
Rob Steiner son of I D Steiner passed a satisfactory exam and enlisted in Company B 89th U S Vigilance Infantry now at Fort Crook near Omaha. He is due to ship for the Philippines not later than December. Steiner spent a few days with his father before leaving on the early morning train.
J E Lilly of Hannibal Missouri recounts a severe illness from Typhoid Fever leading to pneumonia and lung weakness. He credits Dr King's New Discovery with rapid relief after one bottle and eventual full recovery. He endorses it as a universal cure for throat and lung troubles with 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes, trial bottles free at J W Sutton's drug store.
The piece cites supply and demand factors behind rising beef prices. It notes higher receipts of grass fed cattle and slight price shading, with Chicago prices matched only in 22 years. It reports about 10 million fewer beef cattle than seven years ago and fewer cattle than any year since 1882 per Bradstreet.
Frank Willey of Co C 1st Neb reg returned to Diller last Monday evening to a hearty, well attended reception at the home of Mr and Mrs P B Miller. The event featured decorations, a lay supper, and an program with addresses, recitations, songs and instrumental music by local performers. Willey shared stories of his Philippine service, delighting friends and neighbors with his homecoming.
Christian Church offers alternate Lord's days services with morning and evening worship. Sunday School at 10 AM, Y P 8 C B each Sunday evening, and Wednesday prayer meetings. Moors is pastor. Methodist Episcopal Church holds services every other Sunday at 11 AM and Sundays at 7 30 PM. Sunday School 10 AM Epworth League at 6 30 PM, Thursday prayer meeting 7 30 PM. T M Ransom is pastor.
Lodge directory notes Mephtall Lodge No. 208 A F and A M meets on the second and fourth Tuesday evenings in their hall over a bank. officers Joshua Robertson and W H Diller are listed. Naomi Chapter No. 44 Order Eastern Star meets first and third Tuesday evenings in the Masonic hall with visiting members welcomed.
K of P San Grail Lodge 141 meets the first and third Thursday evenings in the Masonic hall with visiting members warmly invited. M W A Diller Camp 1668 Modern Woodmen of America meets the first and third Saturday evenings in the Masonic hall with visiting brothers in good standing invited.
The Ancient Order United Workmen lodge 133 holds meetings on the second and fourth total evenings each month in the Masonic hall. Brothers will be welcomed.
D of H Pleasant Lodge meets second and fourth Friday evenings monthly in Masonic hall. Visiting members cordially received.
G A R Nickajack Post No 245 meets first and third Saturday of each month at 8 oclock P M in the Masonic hall Visiting comrades welcomed.
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