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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1918
Page
2
A wartime plea from the trenches urges stay at home Americans to buy U S bonds. The speaker questions how funds are used and warns slackers who do not invest hurt the war effort. He emphasizes patriotism, national duty, and preventing a German victory.
Advertising rates and subscription terms for The Diller Record are listed, noting one year and six months prepaid options and second class mail status. It mentions business locals run until ordered out and priced at five cents per line per insertion.
The 35,000 ton cruiser, capable of 35 knots, is described as the fastest in the world. Liberty Loan Bond buyers are praised for unique service to country and to troops in France. The Nebraska Farmers' War Council, first of its kind in the U S, gains momentum as over 60,000 service cards circulate to the Federal Reserve Bank in Omaha.
A New York founded German Democracy group has drafted a petition calling German American societies nationwide to sign in support of a democracy in Germany. It invites any German born or of German descent to sign, pledging loyalty to the United States and aid to crush German autocracy.
The Treasury plans Third Liberty Loan honor flags for towns meeting quotas. Flags awarded will be recorded at state capitals and nationwide results kept as a permanent record. Each winning town will fly the flag for celebrations and bond buyers receive a colored window emblem.
The Third Liberty loan drive begins May 6 and runs 24 days. Bonds will be dated May 9 and bear interest from then. Maturity is September 25, 1928. The first coupon covers 129 days of interest and is payable March 15 and September 15.
The United States Department of Agriculture advises farmers to market chickens gradually after May first to prevent food losses from an overabundant supply. Separately a new draft law amendment requires all men turning 21 since last registration to register by June 5, with enlistment’s voluntary avenue closed after that date.
About forty farmers met at the Fairbury courthouse to form precinct units aiding the Emergency District Agricultural Agent in applying the Increased Food Production Act. They emphasized ear testing to prevent poor stands in 1916 or 1917 corn and planned literature and demonstrations on the Rag Doll test.
The piece extols national resources and the rugged honesty of America praising Liberty Loan bonds as the safest security. It argues the government can take goods and services but should not conscript wealth to win the war.
All honor is due the splendid services of the many Liberty Loan workers in the state of Nebraska who are donating their services to the Government. They should receive the full cooperation of all the people in the performance of the task set before them.
The State of Nebraska Jefferson County notifies that the Administrators of the estate of John ny Brant, deceased, must settle creditor claims. Public notice seeks all creditors to present their demands in a timely manner as required by law.
In the county court room on July 18 1918 creditors may present claims for examination adjustment and allowance. Three months are allowed from April 17 1918 for claims against the estate. All claims not filed by July 17 1918 will be forever barred. By order of the Court. Louis J Nutzman County Judge. C H Denney Att y for Estate.
Incorporation notice states the corporation to transact business in Shea Nebraska and other places as directors select. The firm aims to buy and sell grain seed hay and farm products and acquire lease or property as needed for its operations. Term is fifty years from formation with stock of 1000 divided into 200 shares of 5 each.
The fragment describes a corporation whose indebtedness cannot exceed two thirds of paid up stock. It states a five member board elected annually by stockholders, which then selects president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer. Names listed include L Rohrbaugh Sev wd Marten Palate Henry Wiemers.
Notice states the creditors of a will must meet the Administrator of the estate in Jefferson County Courtroom at 2 o'clock on April 17, 1918. The goal is to present claims, examine the estate, and seek allowance. Louis J Cetin acts as attorney for the estate.
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