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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1919
Page
2
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The piece notes how rapid events since 1994 reshaped warfare nations and technology. It highlights Russia and Japan, China, aviation, submarines, long distance communications, the Titanic disaster, the Messina earthquake, and the rise of democracy and American leadership, pondering whether pace will continue.
Nebraska's 1918 totals surpassed all states in per capita food and manufacturing value, with packed meats over 150 million dollars, soil products and livestock over 750 million, and total food related gains near one billion. Winter wheat condition and moisture were above normal, aiding future sowing. Gen. Crowder praised selective service for mobilizing 238.74 million Americans into fighting strength, arguing against returning to a volunteer system.
The United States Shipping Board reports a breakthrough in officer supply for the merchant fleet. Engineering and navigation schools report 1,482 students with 865 engineering and 787 navigation enrollments, drawing applicants nationwide including Alaska and the canal zone. Most are American citizens, trained for deck and engine roles.
John Witort faced Police Judge Gordon in Seattle as he explained plans for a fourteen year vacation. Witort claimed a few thousand dollars in savings including 5000 dollars on deposit at the First National bank. The judge dismissed the case and sent Witort away.
The island of Madeira facing famine after German submarine disruption received aid from the United States. The Red Cross offered 50,000 for supplies and a plan with Portugal failed, prompting naval involvement. Admiral Niallack arranged 500 tons of corn from Morocco with Red Cross distribution, while a 1,300 ton shipment was organized from the United States on a Navy transport.
Private Louis Secle of the headquarter company at Camp Lee reports from Italy that thirteen of his cousins, soldiers in the Italian army, were killed in action during the Piave river drive.
Kehow tribe of Red Men in Norfolk Connecticut faced venison shortages for a dinner. A member driving to Canaan struck a 460 pound buck, blinded by the headlight. The deer’s death was accidental and the vehicle sustained little damage. Venison was used without violating state game laws.
Representatives of 200000 Austrian state employees report living costs rising 10 to 300 percent in the past year and seek a 50 percent wage increase.
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