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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1936
Page
4
Jansen is constructing a new jail with a tile structure and two cells intended to calm boisterous drunks. In Grand Island the city faces sewer strain from many home made air cooling devices, prompting residents to divert excess water onto lawns to ease the system.
Secretary Wal lace expects the 1936 corn crop to yield the lowest average since 1881 and suggests building reserves from Argentina to secure hog feed. He notes Argentina could help the U.S.A. until production is normalized. The piece also recalls hot conditions in western Nebraska and lighthearted reflections on comic strips.
Western railroads invest millions to upgrade passenger service with air conditioned coaches and modern trains. Travel by train reportedly rose about fifty percent in recent years as travelers seek comfortable, low‑stress journeys across the prairies from Grand Island to Lincoln and Omaha.
Farmers faced drought harming early anticipated bumper corn yields. They consider trenching and upright silos to conserve damaged corn for livestock now and later. Editorials fault local papers for recycling Washington prepared notes via agencies like Lincoln, urging editors to craft original, community focused copy.
A quoted remark condemns TVA as a costly experiment with doubtful benefit and says the millions wasted reflect poorly on the current board of directors.
Statisticians track 316 natural deaths and 6011 injuries in 20 weeks from March 1 to July 18 1936 in Nebraska. The home accounted for 1143 accidents with 42 deaths and 692 injuries. Automobiles caused 117 deaths 45 disabilities and 2315 injuries. A table lists figures for March 1 to July 18 1936.
A quiet town story centers on rumors and chatter as residents speculate about lives and events. No confirmed facts emerge, but curiosity grows around neighbors, shops, and recent town happenings.
A letter from congressman Buderup urges legislation to lower electricity costs for all county residents. Reports note large overcharges by power trusts and growing internal strife within the Tennessee Valley Authority board, especially between chairman Arthur E. Morgan and director Lilienthal, each earning ten thousand dollars yearly. Taxpayers demand coordinated action or leadership removal.
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