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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1918
Page
4
A garbled newspaper notice from Diller Nebraska mentions rates of five cents per line for insertions and orders related to locals. The text is fragmentary and lacks clear details on the action or deadline.
The American Defense Society urges pledges not to buy German goods to punish Germany after the war. It argues this nonpurchase is a powerful, practical weapon and urges universal participation to impose economic pressure on the enemy. It condemns German acts as inhuman and accuses Germany of lies to justify hospital ship sinking. It also notes German-made language would be boycotted. A Camp Dix Y M C A motion picture setup entertains wounded soldiers with ceiling reflections of film.
A Crete Vidette report recalls a Mrs. patriotically slapping two men on a Missouri Pacific train between Crete and Auburn over pro German remarks. She said the first slap was for her France, the second for her son at Camp Funston, praising her act as motherly and patriotic.
The Federal Food Administration for Nebraska announces that farmers exchanging their wheat for flour at mills do not necessarily have to buy substitutes. The clarification aims to correct the common confusion regarding permissible substitutes in grain and flour transactions.
Readers express no complaints about enlarging draft limits and prepare for any future calls. A letter from Kiowa County soldier, No. 875, recounts barracks life and discipline, claiming seven days in the dog house for answering a sermon line as No. 675.
The article reflects on German leaders' failures in World War I and notes that American forces in France are outperforming German troops. It questions how the Kaiser and his aristocratic advisers must feel witnessing U S troops outfight their forces regiment to regiment.
The article praises the rapid movement of about 1.5 million American soldiers to Europe in six months. It credits not only the Navy and shipping but also American railroads for efficient transport, calling the cross ocean effort a transport miracle as praised by Sir Joseph Maclay and other officials.
The statement notes gradual progress in developing railroad policy and urges burning straw stacks to stop. It cites grain and hay marketing specialists who warn against wasteful burning and advocate immediate bailing after threshing to meet army camp demand. The Bureau of Markets offers help.
Before the war we had 25 000 in the army and 800 ships with 82 000 sailors. Now the armed forces include 2 000 000 troops and 1 754 ships with 457 000 sailors. Navy transports moved 717 ships with Nebraskans to Europe in six months without losses despite 81 submarine encounters. Air power grew from 200 aircraft and 1 158 men to 186 000 personnel, 6 000 planes built, 2 000 ready in France, 7 000 aviators at home and 2 000 overseas.
The Fourth Liberty Loan starts September 28 and ends October 19. The effort aims to show American wartime resolve, with Europe watching closely as public support signals strength or weakness to both allies and enemies. Each dollar pledged backs troops and pressures the enemy, serving as a test of national unity.
The speech extols the loyalty and willingness of the American people to sacrifice and asks if money will be spared while soldiers risk their lives in Europe. It asserts there will be no failure by the people to match the courage and devotion of the troops despite heavy gains and losses abroad.
Text recommends using ripe fruit without extra sugar as fruit alone provides sweetness. Advises reducing jams and jellies, avoiding sugary tea and coffee, and limiting candy, soda, and desserts. Suggests honey maple sugar and alternative sweeteners when available.
The government promotes college students under draft age to join a new Students' Army Training Corps. Enrollees receive academic work plus military training, plus a six week camp course, with uniform and equipment provided. Members remain on furlough status and are unpaid except during camp, but can be called for active service. Prof. George R. Chatburn urges inquiries.
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