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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1924
Page
2
A fragmented post office notice from Diller Nebraska states second class mail rates are made known and applications are ordered out and remain in effect until further orders.
R. O. Jones announces as Republican candidate for Representative from the 89th District, subject to primary decision and election on November 4, 1924. Support requested.
An Iowa farmer using USDA guidance kept two years of farm accounts to identify profits by activity. He improved land use, reduced fields from twelve to nine, increased crop area per man by 26 acres, and per horse by 3 acres, swapped scrub cows for high dairy quality stock, and raised overall net income after expenses and interest in year two.
General Charles G. Dawes, Republican candidate for vice president, will address a gathering at the University stadium in Lincoln this evening at 8 o'clock.
Road engineers argue that permanent highways cannot be satisfactorily maintained when rows of trees overhang the roadway, impeding upkeep and safety.
The article argues that using better seed wheat in Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma and Texas could boost total wheat yields by about 25 million bushels worth roughly 25 million dollars. It claims higher quality seed would also reduce smut rye and mixtures, potentially doubling the value gain.
Mr. W. W. Burr of the Nebraska Experiment Station cites two main reasons for using pure seed wheat: higher yield and better quality. He notes station trials show about 10 percent more yield with pure varieties and argues results would be higher against typical farmer seed mixtures. He urges more pure seed free of rye and smut to lift both yield and market grade.
Reports from Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma and Texas indicate gains from using good pure wheat seed. Farmers report 3 to 9 extra bushels per acre and higher grades, while warnings cite rye contamination and smut losses. Seed treatment with formaldehyde is recommended to curb smut.
The notice outlines seed heating and exchange methods and directs readers to consult their county agent or the State Agricultural College. It mentions arrangements for local mills elevators or agents to stock suitable seed and offers contact for The Southwestern Wheat Improvement Association at 946 New York Life Building, Kansas City Missouri.
Baron von Seidlitz is hospitalized in Berlin with a knee wound after a duel with Baron von Elsen the Russian from Lat via. The fight allegedly followed a Berlin cafe quarrel and occurred on a Mecklenburg estate due to Prussian duel laws. Witnesses debate possible foul play as the pistol reportedly misfired. Von Seidlitz, about fifty, comes from a military family and served in World War I after years in the United States.
In Ansonia Connecticut Mrs Catherine Bristol forty nine years old died after years of immobility reached funeral on Sunday. Her coffin weighed 480 pounds the largest used in the state and was lowered from a Main street building using a block and fall. Ten pallbearers carried the casket a hundred feet from hearse to grave twice resting during the trek. Doctors attributed her death to extreme weight.
Brown argues a boy faces more duties while Smith counters youth energy fuels ambition. The dialogue notes a boy must consider cars, canoes, golf, girls, shows, mandolins, baseball, vacations, race horses, dancing and business unlike an old married man who focuses mainly on business.
Louis Bull Montana, born in Voghera Italy, became a famous wrestler in Italy before emigrating to the United States. He settled in Los Angeles and at one time trained Champion Jack Dempsey. He stands five feet ten inches tall and weighs 180 pounds with brown eyes and hair.
Forest Roe eighteen has just graduated from Climax high school without a single absence or tardy in 12 years. The record is believed to be unequaled in the state and highlights Roe's perfect attendance throughout his schooling.
Hon Lois Sturt fine and license suspended for speeding in Regent Park exposing the Bright Young Things treasure hunt craze. Motor parties chase clues across London with quotations and acrostics while Lady Diana Cooper ranks among top players in the social game.
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