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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1917
Page
3
Rev William Krauleidis of Riverdale German Lutheran church was jailed on firearms in possession charge after federal agents investigated alleged rabid anti US conduct. A prayer for the Kaiser during service sparked protests led by farmer William Grassmeyer and others, ending in church disruption.
Alson B. Cole and Vincent Grammar, charged with plotting the murder of Mrs. Fred Voigt of Elba, were secretly moved to Howard county for arraignment to avert mob violence. They waived preliminaries, were shackled, and returned to the penitentiary. officers say both confessed Cole killed for 500 dollars at Grammar's instigation, the son in law who was to pay.
The president will serve as the court of last resort for those seeking exemption from military service who have been drawn in the draft. The local board first decides, and may excuse a man if it refuses to hear.
Street commissioner Henry Thomas of Séward city died in a late night accident on Seymour Street. Reports indicate a collision involving municipal machinery near the warehouse district. Police are investigating the event and reviewing city vehicle records.
About 1 million dollars worth of farming machinery will be on display at the national tractor show in Fremont August 6 to 10. Sixty exhibitors of machinery and fifty of accessories total 110, nearly double last year’s attendance. Henry Ford and son are expected, with 1,008 factory experts to demonstrate plowing across 3,000 acres. Fremont and Omaha hotels report heavy room reservations as factory men plan daily train trips.
Grass cattle from Texas ranges arrive at the South Omaha market as thin, lanky newcomers. They fetch six to eight dollars, found unprofitable to ship for fattening, so packing houses buy them for sausage production and hides.
A major Juniata blaze destroyed one block in the business section causing losses estimated from 50 000 to 100 000 dollars. The town has no fire protection and residents fought the flames with water buckets until Hastings chemical truck arrived and firemen checked the flames. Juniata, former county seat of Adams county, is the oldest town in the county.
One local store adopts a groceteria setup with goods on counters in labeled packages. Customers self-serve, pay cash at exit, and carry goods away. The plan has precedent in California and appears to be the first in Nebraska.
Albion.O Company IL of the Sixth Nebraska regiment, quartered at the fair grounds, has named their camp Camp Barns in honor of G. G. Barns of Albion, editor of the Argus, who helped provide quarters and food until active service.
Arrangements are being made to organize and defend life and property in anticipation of emergency during wartime. Local authorities emphasize preparedness and coordination with state and private sectors to safeguard citizens and assets.
Doucet creates stylish outfits from spotted muslin and linen with lemon yellow accents. A dress over a white pongee silk foundation combines a long overdress and a short skirt with wide plaits. The tunic neckline is round and modest, reflecting Paris fashion favor.
Turkish toweling enters fashion as a blouse material with elbow sleeves and a sash, praised as a commendable sport garment compared with linen or silk. Euting cloth and colored velveteen gain popularity for gowns and coats, with velveteen offered in green blue orange and black for summer wear and autumn hats.
Smart women adopt circular capes with straps worn across the front as a sweater substitute. The design echoes golf capes from twenty years ago with fullness swinging from the shoulders and two wide straps crossing the chest and tying at the front. Summer suits gain bright linen linings in the new capes.
A thrifty woman transforms an old plaid brown yellow and green coat into a stylish sport suit and hat. She reuses the fabric to create a fresh street outfit, showing how discarded garments can become new fashion with clever design.
A description notes the Japanese batik ensemble in comparison to summer negligees and other costumes. The piece highlights its extreme fascination due to minimal trimming, with only a few flowers woven into the fabric as decoration.
A brief note describes using strips of cardbeams in a dresser drawer to teach a child how to wrap ribbons on each strip. The text reads as a playful instructional snippet with misspelled words and unclear context.
A public health brief outlines kidneys liver and bladder topics with reference to treatments and measurements. The report mentions a paper and a bottle and uses cautious language about male health needs. It preserves neutral clinical framing and avoids sensational detail.
A fragmentary scene centers on a woman questioning a George about her reality and his love. The dialogue hints at lingering affection and a possible rival at the Fan and Feathers, with a stray line about a Friday outing.
A playful exchange from the Cleveland Plain Dealer features two friends disputing a kiss and an engagement. One friend confirms the engagement while the other questions timing as the cat girl friend insists she will not reveal whether the kiss occurred before or after the proposal.
An enigmatic line from The Lest Werda proclaims a refusal to waste words on a given subject. The statement hints at a tense confrontation or protective silence amid unclear context.
The United States Army has purchased 4008 Lewis machine guns, expanding its light automatic weapon inventory for potential frontline use and training. This procurement signals a push to bolster support fire capability across units.
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