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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1916
Page
4
Andrewe of South St. Joseph Missouri recounts a drift toward dryness, noting at the Stock Yards two eras ago only two workers avoided liquor while now only two remain sober. He cites a general decline in sentiment against alcohol and references figures dated 1916.
The article compares liquor expenditures to church building investments, noting in 1905 for every dollar spent on new churches there were 2.80 dollars in breweries. In 1915, for every liquor dollar, 88.20 went to churches. It cites a billion and a half spent on intoxicants and mentions political figures like Jeanette Rankin and John Barleycorn’s publicity. It also references temperance trends, cost of living, and international notes amid unsettled times.
Notice of Administrator's Sale in the District Court of Jefferson County Nebraska regarding the estate of G. for leave to sell real estate. The notice seeks court permission and is issued by the administrator R. F. in accordance with the application and order of the Honorable judge.
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