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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1916
Page
4
A Lincoln News editorial argues for curbing scams by traveling note sellers who induce responsible men to sign notes then sell them at a discount to banks or locals. It urges legal reform to protect makers and buyers, noting frequent 25 percent discounts and innocent purchaser misrepresentation claims.
In Shanghai during a July celebration, the British consul toasted the Union Jack claiming it as the flag that has flown on every continent and sea for a thousand years. Eli Perkins replied with a toast to the Stars and Stripes, praising the new republic and its liberty as the flag that never yields to foes.
The excerpt notes that about half the population in wet territory lives in four states and one sixth lives in six cities. It claims one half of U S saloons are in fourteen cities, comparatives among states, cities, and the Mason Dixon line, and cites around 2,900 counties with over 1,800 now dry.
Commissioner Keegan of the department of labor warns that the government may take over the railroads if the four great brotherhoods call a strike. He emphasizes the potential disruption to transportation and the need for readiness from authorities.
The piece compares Mexico to a defiant youth testing limits, aware that corrective discipline will follow. It frames national mood as provocative and playful, yet aware of consequences and learning through consequences.
The quip notes that girls anticipate letters and tokens from their soldiers during the war era. It mentions plans for silver gifts sombreros and a wad of raw chewing gum as tokens of affection.
The Rio Grande border remains the most feasible route to Mexico but is described as not wide or deep enough to be ideal. Officials emphasize its status as the best option available despite limitations and ongoing concerns about how it handles traffic and security in the region.
President Wilson signed Monday the rural credits bill recently passed, marking a key legislative step. The measure aims to aid farmers with financing and rural development programs through new credit provisions.
A speaker argues that immigrants born abroad would rally to defend the flag if the United States were attacked. He says no one should doubt their loyalty and foresees a spiritual regeneration, urging unity over self-interest and warning against war while praising national justice and liberty.
If the harness is badly adjusted the team cannot travel straight. It is natural for pigs to eat grass. Change sheep to fresh pasture. Ensure whiffie trees protect horses from harness wear. Clean feed promotes rapid healthy pig growth. Provide fresh water daily for all livestock.
United States Department of Agriculture notes banks loaning to pig club members to purchase pigs. The program, not charity, aids boys with notes secured by pigs or offspring, boosting local banking deposits and future hog shipments. A Texas bank reports 826 pigs placed and over $75,000 in deposits, predicting broader prosperity as clubs mature.
A Nebraska Station experiment assessed corn and alfalfa forms with and without corn silage for lambs. Adding silage to shelled corn and alfalfa raised daily gains but increased production cost by five cents per 100 pounds. net silage value remained unclear as combining ground alfalfa with silage reduced cost per 100 pounds gain by 81 cents. Whole grain and hay with silage proved more economical than other rations.
In tests with four lamb groups fed different rations, ground corn and ground alfalfa hay produced gains of 0.371 pounds per day at $6.12 per 100 pounds, while shelled corn and alfalfa hay yielded 0.893 pounds per day at $5.11 per 100 pounds. Corn and alfalfa hay emerged most cost effective. prairie hay produced the highest costs.
An Oklahoma Agricultural College guide advises on feeding young foals. It stresses that the first year is the cheapest time to gain growth, warns against underfeeding as milk wanes, and recommends heavy feeding with a grain mix of 50 percent oats, 38 percent corn, 15 percent bran, and a bit of oilmeal for best results.
London Answers anecdotes a crafty man named Shrewdly who declared the first of his eleven daughters to wed would gain his entire fortune. The scheme backfired as eleven brides eloped in one night leaving him with no wife and no fortune.
A reflective note on how lasting political issues emerge from public opinion and cannot be manufactured or avoided by parties. The statement attributes a democratic dynamic to issue formation driven by the people rather than leaders.
A Baltimore American quip suggests wooden Indians as exterior signs for cut rate ticket offices to imply a scalping business inside. The remark contrasts tobacco stores with ticket offices and uses humor about signage symbols.
An advertisement for Mohammed Osman offers haircuts and clean shaves with sharp razors and skilled care. It promises no irritating sensation afterward and invites trials from gentlemen.
In a terse exchange two voices weigh the best method of prongsé with preference for letter delivery to avoid forgetting mail. A line invokes justice: no one shall suffer wrong, and the public good must be promoted.
Train workers on Western rails vote to empower leaders to halt commerce to push for a 100 million dollar wage increase. Public service rhetoric and arbitration options are cited, with railroads urging public mandate and citing high payroll costs and impact on freight rates. Several railroad executives sign statements opposing the wage push.
The article traces the German flag colors linked to historic states and notes Bavarian blue and white, Hanover yellow and white, Saxony white and green, Württemberg black and red, and other princes. It praises modern plumbing as a great blessing and laments waning fame of Saturday. It honors middle class mothers who preserved the Saturday night bath and recalls pioneers who traveled the plains.
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