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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1920
Page
2
A candidate nominated on the Republican ticket for Sheriff of Jefferson County asks voters to show appreciation for their November election votes. The notice mentions subscription terms and mail transmission details and is addressed to voters of Jefferson County from Diller Nebraska.
The New York Curb News outlines U S lead worldwide, listing shares of population, land, gold, wheat, silver, rail, steel, coal, cotton, oil, copper, corn and autos. It notes debt shifts since 1914 and predicts America’s growing ship count and wealth. It also cites a Popular Mechanics report on an antelope chase at 60 mph by auto during a museum expedition.
The piece notes the constitutional convention election cost Nebraska taxpayers about 100000 and warns that rejecting amendments in the September 21 special election could trigger another convention or a new submission process costing another 100000. It urges voters to vote on all amendments.
Nebraska becomes owner of world war equipment valued at 2 million dollars to aid road construction. The inventory includes 440 trucks 34 touring cars 50 caterpillar tractors 15 ambulances cranes hoisting engines lighting sets and numerous other items.
The fall in wheat prices saw a corresponding drop in wholesale flour prices though bakers appear unaware. Rail unions achieved their aims and the rails did too, while the public faced the result without solicitation.
The Standard Chautauga System brings an all star California Players troupe led by William H. Wright. The program features act five of Othello and selections from Macbeth Rip Van Winkle The House of Judas The Soldier Son and The Odd Christian. The company is highlighted as a major draw on the dramatic stage.
A Milwaukee Journal quote urges giving service before seeking pay rises and avoiding the Smithers plan. Georgia tale shows nine ballots cast by nine women for a bachelor, leaving him single and the club broken. Witty lines from Daniel Webster and a note on perseverance and temper in family life finish the collection.
The Yankee Robinson Three Ring Wild Animal Circus plans Aug. 81 in Fairbury featuring twenty African lions in one arena act and polar bears among its standout numbers. The show travels in multiple sections with nearly a thousand personnel and over one hundred wild animals. Also noted are rail rate changes in Nebraska and a mention of historical prices and current events.
First pub August 13 1920 and last August 27 1920 probate notice for the estate of James E Long. Winfield J Long petitions administration to Anna Long as Administrator with hearing set September 3 1920 at 9 oclock A M in the County Court at Fairbury. Notice to interested parties via publication in the Diller Record for three weeks.
Fragmentary OCR shows a notary affidavit: mentions a date the 24th day of a month in 192. Names and full context are truncated but indicate a sworn before a notary public official act.
A historical bank report from Jefferson County Nebraska lists cash items, government bonds, securities, and loans with notes on gold guineas and silver coins. It certifies accuracy by A Mayborn President and directors J W Fouts and C J Mayborn, sworn August 24.
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