Postal notice from Diller Nebraska in 1917 issue
Item notes entry at the Diller Nebraska post office for transmission through the mails as second class matter on Friday April 6 1917.
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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1917
Page
4
Prices to Hold Steady Will Demand Adjusted Farming
Lincoln Trade Exhibit notes that high prices are not likely to fall soon as war-driven demand and limited world production keep markets tight. Meats wool hides and leather may stay costly while U.S. farming must cut costs, improve seed testing and crop saving to sustain profits and national needs. Patriotism includes boosting farm efficiency to serve the nation.
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Enormus
Europe
Lincoln
Secretary of Agriculture
Mobilizing Farmers For Maximum Yields Says Secretary Huston
The Omaha Bee notes Secretary Huston urges farmers nationwide to intensify efforts this year to reach peak yields. It argues farming remains vital to the nation alongside rising industry and stresses harmony between agriculture and manufacturing for best results.
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Huston
Omaha Bee
Psychological testing to match workers with tasks
The author argues psychological tests help identify which individuals are best suited for specific jobs, saving costs and boosting efficiency. By sorting misfits into appropriate roles, industry gains. many people lack awareness of their best vocation, and opportunity limits pursuit. The piece calls for effective methods to measure individual abilities and for psychologists to find answers.
Nebraska Postmasters and Mayors Mobilize for Navy Recruit Drive
A statewide plan targets 800 Navy recruits in twenty days. Lt Wadell at Omaha recruiting station sends telegrams to postmasters and mayors to enlist their help. Omaha militia units rush to fill ranks with speeches at recruiting offices from 7 AM to 10 PM, 45 local men to speak 20 minutes each for a 15 hour push. Mothers seek exemptions from duty, citing family support needs.
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Nebraska
Navy
Wadell
Omaha
National Guard
Lincoln Journal
Sun Watch: Culebra Gap Narrowed by St. Croix
After the US acquisition of the Danish West Indies, Britain loses sole claim to a sun never setting empire. Culebra, near Porto Rico, was our westernmost outpost but St. Croix in the Danish West Indies lies 38 miles farther east, narrowing the gap as the sun rises on St. Croix and sets on Balabac.
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United States
Danish West Indies
Great Britain
Culebra
Porto Rico
St. Croix
Balabac
Winter street encounter in Clay County Syn
A male narrator recalls being stopped by a slender woman on a cold morning to discuss business. She invites him to a warmer office to finish their talk, noting the harsh winter wind and her bare head and neck during the meeting. The scene ends with a humorous exclamation about how they manage in the cold.
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Mike
Clay County
Syn
Quiet Spot Sought as Wives Leave Cleaning Duties
Poetic line asking for a tranquil place where wives cease housekeeping duties. The speaker seeks a quiet refuge away from daily chores, invoking imagery of winds and pathways.
Recipes for Success from Judge Gary
Judge Gary shares eight principles for a young man. Focus on honesty, the Golden Rule, physical and moral strength, temperate living, careful companionship, natural ability and memory, solid education including fundamentals and a technical trade, steady study, and conscientious, loyal character. American Magazine cites the list.
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Gary
Evolution of Envelope Machines Through the Ages
The article recalls the transition from hand folded letters to envelopes after 1855 and traces successive machines increasing output from five to eighty workers. It notes 1862 improvements and later devices that gum flap envelopes and package 25 per bundle, reflecting rapid efficiency gains in mail processing.
Banyan Tree Said to Cover Vast Camp Site
The enormous banyan tree linked to Alexander the Great reportedly spans about 1,000 feet across its crown and holds roughly 8,000 trunks. It forms a dense canopy allowing little sunlight to reach the ground, with several other species growing similarly nearby.
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Alexander
Albany Board Bans Mouth Kissing to Protect Children
City health board prohibits kissing on the mouth especially of children. The move aims to curb disease, while parents worry about voting consequences as babies respond with loud rejoicing.
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Board of Health of
Albany
Hospital Staffes vs Royal Visitors Noted In War Writ
Report contrasts royal visitors pleasing wounded soldiers with plain nurses who know their work are preferred when real care is required. The remark highlights differences in bedside manner and competence in wartime hospitals.
New Dishes Highlighted Alongside Subtractions in Menu
The article notes additions such as canned dogfish sea mussels and jack rabbit sausage to American fare while stressing that subtractions are the more notable trend.
Unclear fragment on football crowd and ambition
Fragmentary text mentions throwing, a wet blanket, and burning ambitions involving a fellow. No verifiable people, organizations, or events are readable. More context is needed to form a factual headline and summary.
Fractured Quote Sparks Debate on Women and Bigamy
A terse line questions gender stereotypes, suggesting all women share similarity to a bigamist. The remark prompts discussion on social norms and marital deceit, with readers weighing the provocative comparison.
Spelling Reforms Draw Support Across Newspapers
More than 400 papers back a reform spelling movement led by Dr. A Gideon. The shift in geography and spelling forms unsettles young students who confront new conventions in schools.
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A Gideon
Ster
Political trimmers face party stumbles over principle
A fragment reflects on lawmakers who are surprised when their own party appears slow to defend a core principle. The remark hints at political misalignment and upheaval within party ranks.
Live Stock Prices at South Omaha April 4 1917
Light cattle receipts for Tuesday with 11 642 head over two days and 20 867 last week. Beef prices steady to 10c higher, best steer bid at 12.60, hogs steady to slightly lower then improved late, bulk at 14.60 14.85, top 14.95. Sheep and lambs offered with varied quotes, lighter demand early as packers sought cost cuts.
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Union Stock Yards
South Omaha
Nebraska
Pan
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