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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1917
Page
4
Entered at the post office at Diller Nebraska for transmission as second class matter rates made known on locals aeroma era are tuned ordered out and are for rate of six cents per month or each.
The message argues that government war spending via Liberty Loan Bonds does not impair US wealth. It claims two billion dollars borrowed equals two billion in bonds and currency held by Americans. Revenue from bonds funds European war efforts and returns value domestically without gold loss or asset impairment.
A speech argues war wealth and sea losses are sacrifices for democracy and liberty. It asserts Americans are willing to endure losses, hailing it as a small price for rights, national honor, civilization, and humanity. It promises brave lives will be lost but justifies the cost as essential for world betterment.
An Atchison Globe reader argues that Germans with kin in Germany should not undermine the United States. He warns against loud anti war talk and bets against Germany, urging foreigners to adopt American ideals and citizenship. He recalls his German-born grandparents found kindness here and urges loyalty over foreign meddling.
The statement urges that resistance to the draft is minimal and unacceptable. It insists citizens must submit to any punishment, including imprisonment or death, to uphold the law, arguing that resistance breeds anarchy and that government enforcement reflects the will of the people. Quote attributed to W. J. Bryan.
Official figures from the government office of Roads show Iowa with one car for every 11 people, the highest per capita rate. Nebraska and South Dakota report one car per 13, Arkansas last with one per 116. The national average is one car per 29, with the South holding the fewest cars per population.
An exhausted husband confesses to Fort Worth Star Telegram writer Claude Callan that he has abused his wife and apologizes for his actions. He credits Maggie with keeping him from worse, praising her endurance and noting she offers tea and supper despite his faults.
Alice Heine born in New Orleans fifty nine years ago rose from American heiress to duchess of Richelieu through marriage to French nobility. She bore two children before widowhood and later remarried to the prince of Monaco though life in Monaco proved trying and the prince sought a divorce.
Dan Ward discusses a Shoestring Republic concept spanning from New York to San Francisco and squeezing between inland ranges and the coast. Arthur Ruhi notes Andes-like views at street ends as Chile’s 24 provinces shape regional identity amid growing Pan American themes.
A reflective piece compares personal growth to a brook pebble worn smooth by constant rubbing. It argues that people are angular in ideas and conduct and must be shaped through experience, even if the process is sharp and challenging.
Capt L W Richards of the steamship Norwalk shows a sample in New Orleans of lace derived from trees in Panama swamps. Barky layers yield filmy fabric like mosquito netting, grows as tree size, largest about a foot in diameter. Natives use it for garments. cultivation could make the tree valuable and new processes might join lace layers into fine mosquito bar and summer wear.
An enthusiastic Hyde Park speaker tells a curate he does not believe in heaven. The curate nonchalantly reads, then urges him to go to hell but not to cause a scene, in a brief comic exchange from London Tit-Bits.
A quotation attributed to Samuel N. Foss defines a worthy life as one of achievement through deeds, laughter, love, and respect from others. It emphasizes appreciation of beauty, the fostering of others, and a lasting inspirational memory.
An old forester explains a rule to tell softwood from hardwood. Softwood has needle-like leaves, narrow and uniform. Hardwood features broad varied leaves with examples including oak ebony walnut and mahogany.
The piece argues that keen thinking boosts finances more than character. It praises symmetry of mind and heart, noting shrewdness alone harms friendships, while a symmetric person respects others' feelings, understands world problems, and helps without diminishing dignity.
Receipts of sheep and lambs continue strong with demand held up by packers and feeders. Fat lambs bring 16.90 while feeders command 17.25, the season's high figure. Union Stock Yards, South Omaha, Neb., August 29, 1917. Cattle receipts were liberal for Tuesday, about 8,000 head.
Strong demand lifted cattle and hog prices by about five cents to several dollars with Good to choice beeves at 13.50 to 15.55 and prime hogs reaching 17.50 tops. Sheep and lambs showed steady to higher values, with fat lambs around 16.90 and feeder lambs at 17.25, goods to choice yearlings 10.50 to 12.00, and ewes 9.50 to 10.50.
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