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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1920
Page
2
One year in advance six months in advance prices listed. Entered at the post office at Diller Nebraska for transmission through the mails as second class matter. Advertising rates available upon request. Business locals run until ordered out and charged five cents per line per insertion. Foreign advertising representative The American Press Association.
FM Tippin announces nomination on the Republican ticket for Sheriff of Jefferson County and pledges to value votes from all parties at the November election. He asks voters to consider his service and appreciation for support.
A columnist compares two former city workers to argue about life fate. An ex star reporter, now nearly sixty five, survives on panhandling after a fall from fame. A reformed newsboy turned Standard Oil secretary earns 125 a week, illustrating he shaped his success through persistent effort.
The Federal Bureau of Public Roads reports 7,665,446 motor vehicles registered in 1919, up 23 percent. License fees totaled $64,700,000, mostly for road work. There are about 2,475,000 miles of highway and three cars per mile nationwide, with state variations from Rhode Island’s high to Wyoming’s low.
A column warns that overworking, undersleeping, overdrinking, overeating, and underexercising allow germs to multiply and cause long illness. It predicts future death certificates may read Died after thirty years of over eating, and notes tragedy like smothered himself to death.
The Fortuna Magazine urges readers to work and sleep in unventilated rooms. It claims burnout comes from six hours of sleep and treats good health as a luxury earned by following a long law of averages. It advocates light eating, hydration, fresh air, ample sleep, and cleanliness.
London showcases photographs and wax figures detailing women’s wartime roles. The Whitechapel Art Gallery presents scenes of women as painters, tanners, munition workers, farmerettes, and operators of a 100 kilowatt electric crane, with entries for gas works, bricks, tar, napthalene plants, flour mills, and saw mills.
Government records reveal Captain Freie Fo Parpen and German military attaché von Papen detailing a plan to restrict American deliveries of war materials to the Entente. Testimony described neutral official stance in Washington and alleged British, American circles involvement.
A fragmentary communication describes landing of German submersibles and plans to damage New York water mains. It asserts complete methods and locations for explosive placements and outlined targets, claiming possession of evidence and urging access for interested parties. The note emphasizes the seriousness of wartime sabotage methods.
Mile Dazie arrives in New York after touring Europe and Holland where women’s shoe fashion inspires debate on comfort and style. The scene shows comparisons between arching high heels and common footwear as critics discuss penalties for purchasing abroad. Mrs. Charles Mison accompanies her.
Internal revenue from tobacco dwarfs customs receipts in early years. Figures show growth from 3,009 thousand dollars to 102 million by 1917, with notable jumps around 1890 and 1917, and combined receipts reaching 182 million in 1917 before a decline.
Fragmentary prose describes a masquerade where a dancer dressed as a clone wears extra makeup while music and garden scenes unfold. The narrator recalls laughter, a red lip line, and a mix of introspection about power wisdom and self improvement.
Louis M. Van Iersel, Dutch-born veteran of Krupp works in Germany, earns U S citizenship papers while praised as a brave, decorated hero. He earned the Croix de Guerre with palm, and later captured a machine gun crew single handed during World War I battles in the Meuse Argonne region.
Livestock prices at South Omaha on August 4 1920 show dull trade across cattle hogs and sheep. Cattle top at 16.00 with beef and dairy classes listed. hogs sold around 13.50 to 14.50 with top light hogs 15.00 to 15.20. sheep and lambs faced weaker demand with lambs at 14.00 to 14.25 and feeder ranges noted amid ample receipts.
An account describes Peter Snow claiming American southern date status and Georgia citizenship but lacking papers. Immigration officials accepted his narrative of readings in Africa and his past voyage transporting Africans to Africa as sufficient proof for citizenship.
The Chicago Medical Society votes to raise fees for most members from £30 to £80 for general services and from $10 to $200 or $250 for appendicitis operations. The move will affect about 70 percent of practitioners.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Reuben Cannon of Taoléedi seeks a divorce after his wife left him about twenty years ago. The text is garbled with missing letters and unclear dates or dates.
At an adjourned meeting on July 16 1920 the Diller village board estimated expenses for 1920 covering salaries street work lights and water maintenance totaling 2828 dollars and 40 cents and ordered the amount recorded and published per law. H K Shutt Chairman C A Reinhardt Village Clerk.
Nebraska Jefferson County Court to hear Bert as administrator's final settlement for Alexander Bell deceased. Hearing set August 3, 1920 at 9 a.m. in County Court Room Fairbury with notice by publication in The Diller-Reese. Louis J. Nutzman County Judge. H. Denney attorney for estate.
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