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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1918
Page
4
A sentimental poem pleads for a returning son from war bringing sunshine and joy to his family. It imagines flowers blooming brighter and hearts lifting as the khaki-clad boy comes home to his parents and their shared happiness after a long year of gloom.
A soldier writes home to his mother amid censor scrutiny. He reports being well and aboard, hints at restricted travel, and jokes about the censor while signing Aleck with affectionate postscript. The message blends light humor with wartime restraint.
Soldier writes from Bussey France dated November 24 1918 describing lighter censorship allowing details of locations and front line service. He recalls battles at Chateau Thierry Soissons and Cham and notes the 22nd Division in liberated territory with artillery attached to another division. He mentions reunion with Scott Miller and brother Fred’s regiment passing through.
Dear Editor I send a poem from Ditter boys in service. The Fighting 222nd F. Bn. recalls Leavenworth siege and war turning points. Camp Meade then sits cold as furlough ends and the war seems over. The author notes patience, rumors, and one more drink before home. The signer is William H. Boettcher, Co. B 222nd F.S. B. Franklin Cantonments Camp Meade.
A humorous wartime spoof describes an inside epidemic named Thruenza within the Red Cross. It lists symptoms like lassitude, cold feet, forgetfulness, impaired sight and hearing, and calls for isolation of carriers while joking about a vaccine made of tincture of I won’t quit and Red Cross spirits.
A Bryan County gardener reported to the USDA how she turned mole tunnels into irrigation ditches. The pests undermined her garden but she filled the tunnels with water repeatedly, watering the beds until the moles were driven off.
Secretary Lansing declares the American people have won victory through unity and service in the great war. He praises patriotism loyalty and sacrifice while acknowledging new tasks and burdens ahead for the republic.
The piece argues every European country except Ukraine faces growing food shortages. Belgium, northern France, Serbia, and others are described as near famine, with millions in Russia, Poland, and surrounding regions at risk. It calls for immediate American relief exports of at least 20 million tons and warns that failure endangers world peace.
A Saturday Globe reflection argues Christmas sorrow stems from memory not cynicism or age. It recalls childhood mornings, stockings, candy, and family feasts, and asserts true Christmas spirit comes from helping those who cannot repay.
Creditors of Beulah Bell deceased must present claims to the administrator before the county judge in Jefferson County Nebraska on March 10 1919 for examination adjustment and allowance. Three months from December 9 1918 to file. claims not filed by March 9 1919 will be barred. By order of the Court December 5 1918. Louis J Nutzman County Judge. C H Denney attorney for estate.
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