Diller School Notes Show Patriotism and Education
Diller reports illness among students, measles closures, and tomato-plant sales to aid Armenian sufferers. Boy Scouts plan active role in the Liberty Loan drive led by Scout Master Mr. Smith. Junior Red Cross banner shows 138 members. Teachers attend statewide and regional meetings with lectures by F M Gregg Supt Beveridge Mrs Bradford and Ross Hammond. Resolutions urge banning German study and prohibiting grain for alcohol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ines Specht
O. J. Maynora
Mies Weisel
Smith
Diller
Liberty Loan
Red Cross
State Association
Omaha
South East Association
Beatrice
General Assembly
F. M. Gregg
Peru
Supt. Beveridge
Bradford
Denver
Colorado
National Association
Ross Hammond
Hammond
Attend
S. A
Community News from Harbine and Nearby Towns
Harbine notes report Easter church services in Fairbury and Harbine with crowds and upcoming sermons by Rev. Smalley. Residents visit relatives in Fairbury Plymouth and Beatrice. Local events include Junior Christian Endeavor, ice cream parlor opening, and Red Cross dressings day with hospital shirt and robe sewing totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Sandman
Fairbury
The
Baptist Church
Rev. Smalley
Paul Sandman
Harbine
Wharton
Goldie’' Stahl
Plymouth
H. W. Parker
Celia
Bertha Arnold
Martin ‘Mudrow
Beatrice High School
Beatrice
Perry Weaver
Shea
Nebr
Geo. Fielder
Dick Ommen
Wilma Kroetsching
Miss Coffin
Miss. Humberger
Doane ~Glee Club
Humberger
Teachers Association
Otto Schnuelle
Geo. Arnold, Sr
Peerless
F. C. Fincher
S. H. Diller
W. T. Gerard
Dwight Young
Associatorn echoes strong support from Diller group
Fragments show members of Diller backing a consensus with hearty agreement, though full details remain unclear. The brief notes highlight a united stance among local associates on an unspecified matter.
Harbine School Notes and Health Updates
The report lists surgical dressings made in the first week and notes eight grade exams scheduled for April 11 and 12. Staff absences include Miss Crain with Liberty measles and Hazel Polfus with tonsillitis. Gertarde Mudrow and Mr. Weddel filled in. The grammar room received a new school flag and several pupils earned six month perfect attendance certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Crain
Mr. Weddel
Gertarde Mudrow
Hazel Polfus
Leslie Arpke
Twine Supplies Reported Ample for 1918 Harvest
The Food Administration reports biweekly updates from 19 binder twine establishments nationwide, indicating an ample supply of twine for the upcoming harvest in 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Food Administration
Prairie Oil and Gas Well Drilling Near Harrisburg Deepens
The Prairie Oil and Gas Co. prospect well near Harrisburg Banner county has reached 1500 feet and is still drilling. Management plans to push to 5500 feet unless oil is struck earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Banner County
Prairie Oil and Gas Co
Nebraska Tops in Illiteracy, Crime and Higher Ed
Nebraska records the lowest illiteracy rate in the nation and the fewest criminals and juvenile delinquents per 100 000 residents. The state has the highest per capita enrollment in higher education and the University of Nebraska ranks as the third largest state university. Nebraska also leads in military enlistments relative to population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
University of Nebraska
Army
Navy
The Farmer and the World War
Henry J. Waters argues farmers must back the World War with Liberty Bonds to secure democracy and national credit. He notes farmers’ patriotism, land productivity, and sacrifice, urging all citizens to invest to fund victory and financial stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
United States
Opening day for Boys' Working Reserve registration
March 18 marks the opening day for registering all boys under draft age and old enough to work on farms in the Boys' Working Reserve. The United States Department of Labor will organize the reserve to speed food and manufactured goods production. Lennard Trester, Nebraska Junior Red Cross secretary, leads the Nebraska program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Labor
Lennard Trester
Red Cross
Nebraska
Straight Crazy Indians Speech At Depot Before Departure
Straight Crazy a principal Indian speaker addresses Indian boys and observers at the depot Monday night as soldiers prepare to leave. He urges courage and unity and likens the young warriors to panthers while pledging bravery and return. The passage notes Crazy was not a Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Sea
Crazy
Bond vs. Bill: The Liberty Bond Advantage
A reader compare and contrasts Liberty Bonds and a $100 bill noting bonds bear interest, escape local taxes, and may be inherited while a bill is spendable cash taxed and uninsured. It concludes by urging the bond as the smarter choice for long term value and protection.
The Woman on the Dollar
A note that the woman pictured on U S currency will symbolize free speech as Liberty Bonds are purchased, with the image prompting eloquent voice to the world. The piece presents a patriotic view of women’s public voice and national debt support.
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Diller Pr
Associatorn
Ford
F. W. Lowe
E. O. Cassell
Steele City, Nebr
Henry J. Waters
Waters
Kansas State Agricultural College
Pogent
Kansas City Weekly Star
Europe
Jefferson Co
J. Monroe Davis
First National Bank
Fairbury, Neb
Rex A. Green
EO Matutl
Waggoner Bros. Funeral Sheztors
DR. MH. Bauguess
Diller, Nebr
O. C. Diehl
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