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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1920
Page
2
Announced by I M Tippin on the Republican ticket, he asks voters of all parties to recognize his bid for Sheriff of Jefferson County in November. The snippet also notes local ad rates and stray commentary on politics and current figures.
The United States Geological Survey estimates total annual global rainfall at 29 347 cubic miles with 6 524 cubic miles draining to the sea. River water weighs about 4 205 650 000 tons per cubic mile and carries roughly 420 tons of dissolved foreign matter, totaling about 2 735 000 000 tons of solid matter sent to the ocean each year.
Nebraska voters are reminded of a statewide special election on September 21 to decide whether to adopt a new constitution. The message emphasizes the change as a major shift from the old framework to a modern, updated system for the state.
The article warns that railroads will ask for increased fares on September first to avoid insolvency as operating costs rise. It notes little railroad construction in five years despite agricultural growth and argues for cost reductions or rate increases to fund improved service, lines, trains, and rural infrastructure.
The article notes rising luxury taxes under the 1919 revenue act, with Manhattan collectors reporting April receipts higher than March. It highlights heavy spending on jewelry, furs, automo biles, ice cream sodas, and perfumes, and argues retrenchment is near as the public bears steady taxes on luxuries and daily-use items.
The department of agriculture plans a series of motion pictures and slides for the Better Sires campaign. Breeders across the United States have requested information, hoping the film feature will provide answers. The pictures are expected to be ready for issue next fall.
Rapes are highly useful during hot dry periods and will grow until heavy frosts. The crop can be pastured from early June to mid November, giving about six months of grazing before winter.
The article describes farm house proximity to buildings for daily chores and poultry care. It notes the house as a key part of real estate value and contrasts regional land value percentages, with emphasis on landscaping, manure management, and farm tools typical of higher productivity farms.
Fred Wheeler of Clifton Forge Virginia fought a wildcat that escaped its cage on a Chesapeake and Ohio express from Texas to Richmond. After a chase near the chicken coops the animal sprang at him. Wheeler fired three shots, the first grazing the cat, the third killing it as passengers mistook the scene for a holdup.
In the United States war veterans discharged for disability a small portion, under five thousand, are reported as permanently totally disabled. This figure highlights the limited number of veterans with lasting paralysis or total incapacity after military service.
A dream guide notes that receiving a satiated watch foretells a long life while giving a watch suggests a long period ahead. Finding a catch signals a misstep may lead to fortune, losing one portends money, and buying promises benefit in your ventures.
Arthur MacDonald of Washington I. questions whether shaving worsens facial neuralgic troubles and affects life expectancy. He writes to the Medical Record seeking responses from physicians with experiences supporting or refuting the belief and requesting data.
The article asserts South America holds the greatest undeveloped resources of any continent with fertile soil for diverse crops and vast minerals including gold and silver coal barely explored. It emphasizes the continent's potential wealth and economic significance.
National war conditions created unusual demand for transport facilities driving rural motor routes expansion in farm areas. Early investigations show varied plans by operators and a lack of experience as truck adoption grows, with a bulletin from the U S Department of Agriculture outlining findings.
A garbled notice outlines a Better Lives campaign by states and the Bureau of Animal Industry to boost Purebreds for progressive livestock farmers. A letter to the bureau lists an appointment, with Wisconsin involvement noted in the fragment.
Bank backs local breeders inviting patrons to buy Holsteins at the first annual sale to be held at Brown County Fair Grounds West of Pere Wisconsin. The bank will arrange financing to help customers invest in the stock offered for sale.
At an adjourned meeting July 16 1920 the village of Diller Nebr board of trustees approved the 1920 expenditure estimate for salaries street work lights and water maintenance beginning April 1920 totaling 2828.40 dollars and ordered it spread on the records and published per law. H K Shutt Chairman A Reinhardt Village Clerk.
First pub Aug 13 1920 Jefferson County Nebraska probate notice announces Winfield J Long petitioning for administration of James L Long estate with Anna Long named administrator. Court sets Sept 3 1920 9:00 AM hearing in Fairbury County Court. notice to interested parties via three week newspaper publication in Diller Record. Louis J Nutziman County Judge Frank L Rain atty for estate.
At Fairbury in Jefferson County Nebraska the estate of Alexander Bell deceased seeks final settlement and distribution. Bert A. Heis administrator prays for final account and orders hearing August 30, 1920, at 9 AM in the County Court Room. Notice to interested parties published for three weeks. Louis J. Nutzman County Judge. G H Denney attorney for estate.
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