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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1918
Page
2
The notice states advertising rates in Diller Nebraska for second class mail transmissions. Business locals run until ordered out and are charged at five cents per line for each insertion.
A government broadcast piece denounces meat and wheat consumption on designated days. It appeals to citizens to sacrifice for the neighbor's boy serving in the war, warning selfishness risks pro German sentiment and disloyalty, urging support for the home front.
June 5th is seen as registration day with a second draft to cover men who turned 21 since last June 5. Provost Marshal General plans annual registration as long as the war lasts. Congress expected to enact the registration law by June 5 to add up to 500,000 Class 1 physically fit men each year.
The Mocket law allowing teaching of German or European languages in schools when 50 parents petition has been wiped off the statute. The people of the United States see the war as a struggle between two ideals of government and the fate of popular rule.
Antioch Nebraska asserts a population record with a two year rise described as over 1400 percent in what locals call Potash City. The claim highlights rapid development and demographic change in the small town.
The notice warns that a failure of the third Liberty Loan would be a calamity and imply German victory. It stresses the public has the ability to ensure a successful loan and avoid humiliation.
A Navy flying boat equipped with a Libertype left Hampton Roads Virginia for Washington covering about 180 miles in roughly two hours.
Officials state that before the war ends every resident of the United States will be card indexed to document service and war records. Citizens are urged to participate and be proud of their contributions to the war effort.
An illustrated catalogue of official war photographs and stereopticon slides from the Signal Corps Navy Marine Corps and French Belgian officials is issued by the Committee on Public Information. About 1 000 pictures are available to the public as prints or stereopticon slides for a small price. Send 5 cents to the division of pictures Washington DC.
Washington reports a straw shortage with high prices for army cantonments. The extension service notes wheat and oat straw has low value beyond bedding or fertilizer. County agent Folker cites Shawnee Kansas dog and sheep figures to urge fewer dogs, more sheep, and a dog tax to save food.
Washington April 3. The government released a booklet titled The German War Code through the Committee on Public Information. It claims Germany institutionalized brutality and terrorism as a military doctrine and warns of global distrust and penalties after the war.
The famous Liberty Bell and Independence Hall images are reproduced in the new Ring it Again posters. Philadelphia displays the renowned landmarks to promote the campaign or event associated with the posters.
A lithographed eight color poster depicts a lively crowd outside Independence Hall as the Liberty Bell rings to promote the Third Liberty Loan drive, emphasizing freedom and democracy.
Thomas C. Byrne Nebraska Liberty Loan chairman says the state is well organised and capable of floating the entire issue in three days if needed. He cites 97 chairmen 1,049 committeemen and an anticipated 15,000 workers as support for a strong mobilization and stresses bonds protect against hard times by earning interest.
The Nebraska Liberty Loan committee urges each county chairman to raise a fund to place Liberty Loan advertisements in every county newspaper. The committee will provide plates to insert contributors names and asks chairmen to obtain funds mainly from advertisers not already paying for ads to avoid depriving newspapers of revenue.
First publication March 29 1918 notices state that claims against the estate of John Comtee must be filed in Jefferson County Court before the stated deadline or be forever barred. The notice names J Beary, County Judge, and L Rain as attorney for the estate.
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