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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1918
Page
4
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A wartime broadside urges complete obedience to food rules, praising government power and calling noncompliance a sign of treason. It frames loyalty with military service and accuses slackers of dire contempt, referencing German propaganda and a collected public information leaflet.
Thomas S. Price, United States Explosive Inspector, warns all -guy club members must use a member handle for explosives and drug stores must obtain vendor licenses to sell explosives or ingredients. Mining and hardware vendors require licenses and bulk purchasers must hold permits. Full details via County Clerk’s office.
The Bureau of Publicity of the Omaha Chamber of Commerce plans a $50,000 national campaign to advertise Nebraska. Commercial bodies and Nebraska newspapers will be asked for copy ideas and suggestions on the nature of the urging.
Public guidance urges all citizens to follow food administration rules and adopt meatless, wheatless, and porkless days as a patriotic duty and daily habit.
A quaint note urges keeping a supply of popcorn and pepper for wholesome knic knacks. It compares lists of Russian republics to a railroad schedule, noting it changes without notice and is hardly worth memorizing.
An observation notes honey on buckwheat cakes tastes good when honey is procurable, highlighting its accessibility as a factor in enjoyment.
A short note suggests spending spare time on licking thrift piano keys as an odd hobby. The idea appears lighthearted with no practical plan.
Leviathan arrives with thousands of American troops after uneventful voyage and no submarine sighting. Other seized ships Covington Cincinnati President Lincoln President Grant Powhatan Madawaka also reach European ports carrying troops and supplies. Baron von Steuben and Baron De Kalk join active service as half a million tons of former enemy shipping becomes usable.
A wartime civic message urges citizens to follow government directions and conserve scarce food items. It stresses personal sacrifice, warning that adherence supports quicker victory and peace. The call to save bread, meat, sugar, and butter reflects daily rationing guidance.
Candling helps incubator operators assess embryo development and moisture levels. On day seven infertile eggs appear clear while fertile ones show a central dark spot with radiating vessels. An electric flash light aids detection, but keep the room darkened during candling.
Garden surveys map vacant lots for war gardens next spring with school control of property use. Card index tracks owners and rental or free garden access as 100 plus towns adopt the plan. Beatrice Sun notes delays in license plate delivery as US at war causes inconveniences.
More than 6000 Nebraska farmers request a farm account book from the Agricultural College to record business for 1918. Tax law and extension service cooperation drive demand. First 5000 books were free. a 15 cent charge now covers publication costs.
Dealers in foodstuffs must obtain a license from the Food Administration after February 1 to continue trading. The license covers manufacturers importers dealers handlers or storers of about 50 principal ingredients used in commercial mixed feeds including baled hay and shelled and ear corn.
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