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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1917
Page
4
One year prepaid six months prepaid subscription rates listed. Post office transmission note indicates second class mail matter for Diller Nebraska business locals with rates per line per insertion. Friday February 23 1917.
A statesman quote about universal prosperity is rejected. The report describes a 1930s skewed economy where munitions, autos, agriculture and war-driven needs boost certain industries while millions of salaried workers, printers, small merchants and professionals face ruin. High prices burden all, with funds concentrated among a few while the many struggle.
A writer argues a quart of milk at nine cents equals the food value of eight eggs at forty cents a dozen or thirty two cents of codfish three pounds at ten cents a pound and thirty cents total. The piece lists multiple items equaling milk in value and notes people still regard milk as a luxury versus a staple.
President Wilson argues literacy is not a test of character but a measure of usefulness and desirability. He cites millions of immigrants, noting many fail to work the soil and instead crowd cities, beg, or push carts and organs. He claims states spend over 25 million dollars yearly on asylums and poorhouses for these immigrants. He urges other nations to accept them.
A Hawaii authority claims 15 000 Japanese ready to take arms if war comes, while Americans debate the electoral college and rising costs. Milk and eggs climb as farms feel pressure and Europe tightens belts to curb hunger amid looming conflict.
Public health style note extols drinking more water for digestion and longevity. Claims that those who drink little suffer stomach issues and die early, while heavy water drinkers avoid stomach complaints and live longer, ending with a nod to doctors who drink water.
The article notes wool is animal and linen is vegetable with irregular wool fibers forming air pockets that trap heat. Linen fibers lack this cell structure. air acts as a gaseous armor keeping body heat in and cold air out. If wool is straightened and woven like linen its warmth is only slightly greater due to its animal origin.
Archibald Fenelon Montaigne Victor Hugo and others are quoted on education and wisdom. Fenelon notes kings exist for subjects, Montaigne stresses strengthening mind and body, Hugo condemns pagan schooling and praises divine wisdom as light.
Livestock prices at Union Stock Yards South Omaha on February 21, 1917 show weaker early lamb bids, strong hog and fat cattle demand, and steadier cow and bull ranges. Cattle sold mostly $9.80 to $11.20 for better beeves with higher hog prices around $12.00 to $12.30, tops $12.35, while lambs and sheep opened lower but firmed late with ewes at $11.35 top for fed westerns.
The dairy cow needs about an ounce daily. provide only a small amount in feed and offer rock salt in boxes in the yard for voluntary licking. This ensures she receives what she wants without being forced to take excess.
The readable lines show numbers and monetary values including 96 215 77 1 067.58 3 120.58 295 290.36 20 000.00 10 000.00 6 508.56 and 10.00. Without context, the entry lacks identifiable persons or organizations to anchor a full summary.
Thos P Price as cashier certifies the balance sheet accuracy for the Jefferson County bank. The document shows liabilities and assets figures ending with total sums and notary acknowledgment. Signed by Price and directors with local official notarization.
County court in Fairbury schedules February 28 1917 hearing on the final account and distribution of Maria A Blauser deceased. Claris L E Blauser executor seeks final settlement and distribution to heirs per will terms. All interested persons must appear at the county courthouse for the hearing.
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