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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1918
Page
4
Lane reams of subscription year in advance six months in advance. Entered at the post office at Diller Nebraska for transmission through the mails as second class matter. Advertising rates made known upon request. Business locals are run until ordered out and are charged at six cents per line per insertion.
The week of December 1 to 7 is set as Conservation Week by the U S Food Administration and Mr Hoover urging Americans to conserve and renew service. Gordon W Wattles Nebraska Food Administrator joins in the appeal stressing feeding a rising global need and aid to Belgium France Serbia Poland Russia and Armenia with an expanded program to reach up to 200 million people in famine. The effort shifts from war conscience to word conscience guiding future food relief and administration will organize supplies for liberated regions to prevent further collapse.
In a wartime message, Herbert Hoover asserts victory by self defense and a government of the people. He says the foundation for world peace lies in empowering the people in enemy lands, warns that famine topples states, and calls Americans to unite in aid to suffering humanity.
General Marsh lists casualties totaling 263 117 with 36 154 killed or died of wounds and 14 811 died of disease. December hog prices stay at 17 50 per cwt under Food Administration agreement. Vice President Marshall cancels Omaha speech to stay in Washington during Wilson’s absence in France.
A wartime appeal warns that eighty million men kept from production for four years will cause lasting yield losses. It cautions that fields must recover, farms be restored, and herds replenished before food supplies return to normal.
The War Department announced forty five delousing plants to remove trench vermin will be built under the supervision of the Surgeon General at a cost of 1.5 million dollars. This measure applies to returning American troops as part of postwar demobilization efforts.
The government warns citizens to be vigilant against propagandists trying to sway public opinion to favor Germany and tighten postwar terms. The foreword urges propaganda makers to slow down and informs the public how aiding enemies harms the nation.
Nebraska farmers prepare for the 1919 convention December 17 to 19 at the Hotel Castle in Omaha. President 9. G. Smith of Kearney will lead discussions on Reconstruction effects and needed legislation, with a resolution expressing statewide farmer sentiment. The event coincides with a national Farmers Equity Union convention at the Hotel Rome.
The Lincoln Journal announces a new series on war cost and profiteering led by Mr. Seibold of the New York World. After six months of work and voluntary censorship, publication begins, promising a revealing look at who profited and how. Subscriptions offered: one month for sixty cents, or six dollars for a year.
U S Public Health Service cautions the public against tuberculosis among influenza convalescents. About one million Casey tuberculosis cases exist in the United States, each a danger. Emphasizes lung examinations for lingering colds and warns patent medicines are unreliable. The piece stresses early recognition of tuberculosis and avoids alarm.
Warning to avoid self diagnosis and seek medical exam by a doctor. Emphasis on monthly lung examinations, building strength through proper living, nutrition, and fresh air. Advises against spending on patent medicines claiming to cure tuberculosis and encourages a healthful lifestyle.
The U S Public Health Service reports Spain's influenza surge raises pulmonary tuberculosis risk and urges precautions. Surgeon General Rupert Blue warns weakened resistance after influenza increases TB susceptibility and stresses early detection, good living, and avoiding patent medicines.
Historic passage describes drawing 141 000 bushels from empty granaries for export, highlighting collective effort and national resolve. The language frames it as a triumph of liberty and policy shaping trade, stressing communal action and the pivotal role of grain reserves.
A U S Food Administration official testifies before the Senate Agricultural Committee three months after entering the war, praising voluntary American support for the Allies. He argues democracy succeeds through cooperation self sacrifice and mobilizing national intellects, rejecting German domination and implying failure of democracy if not pursued.
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