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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1931
Page
4
The piece argues Kellogg Briand Pact condemns war and urges disarmament, but notes no progress in reducing armaments. It cites Germany's Curtius warning the 1932 world disarmament conference as a league test and questions the purpose of large forces if peace is promised.
Commissioners appointed by the President studied a potential Alaska motor highway. They report Fairbanks lies along a route near Petrograd and Tease, somewhat farther north, closer to Japan and the Philippines than Honolulu, suggesting the road's challenges and strategic positioning.
Sloan's Washington Letter covers a January 18 meeting in the Caucus Room with fifty congressmen from Nebraska and farm groups, Brigham's Bill for oleo taxation, Communist protests at the Capitol, new public building authorizations, veteran bonus loans, and a Nebraska luncheon highlighting dairy and sheep industry plans.
The text notes Chairman Nye's Committee backing down before Senator Davis and signals no more activities. A planned revisit to Nebraska to examine the ignored side of the case is viewed as a disappointment.
The village blacksmith is said to be busier now than ever, with nine months of 1880 showing high activity. A report notes £200,000,000 worth of goods in 1930 and links the surge to architectural demand for ornamental metals, with fewer horseshoes boosting ornamental ironwork.
In Torelock Nevada workers found ancient camel bones in a Perth gravel pit four miles west of town. Local residents submitted the bones to Dr. R A Stirton of the University of California who identified the sacral vertebrae as artiodactyl and referable to camelidae meaning camel bones were recovered.
In Pittsburgh on Penn Avenue a cow in a herd bound for a slaughterhouse stopped before White Tower Sandwich Shop. A man ate a hot beef sandwich while drivers pleaded and prodded. A truck was sent but the cow wandered away, delaying the slaughter plan.
An editorial briskly asserts that enthusiasm fuels productivity and vitality. It warns that people without pep are hardly worth their salt, equating enthusiasm to steam powering an engine and turning a machine into a producing unit.
A Collier's Weekly passage warns that fascination with jade becomes an all consuming obsession. It compares jade to absinthe for jewel lovers and notes men risk their lives and fortunes in pursuit of the elusive stone.
In Seventeenth century England public utilities included saloons and bakeries regulated as public services. Bread and beer prices were set by regular assizes enforcing price controls.
Portuguese explorer Pedro Álvares Cabral discovered Brazil in 1500 and named it Terra de Santa Cruz The land was claimed for the king of Portugal and described as Lang of the Holy Cross in contemporary notes.
Public notice announces a bond election to be held at the City Hall in Diller Nebraska. It invites eligible voters in the village and surrounding area to participate and vote on the fiscal measure outlined by local officials. The notice specifies dates for the election period and required steps for voter eligibility and participation.
The district board directs voters to indicate an X in the square after the words Against said bonds and tax. The notice is signed by H. K. Shutt, Director, and dated February 23, 1931.
Creditors of George M Place deceased must present claims to the Jefferson County Nebraska County Judge at the county court room on June 23 1981 at 9 AM for examination adjustment and allowance. Three months from March 20 1931 are allowed to file claims. All unstated claims by June 22 1931 will be barred. By order of the court dated February 21 1931. R Bee County Judge. Jorney & Denney Attorneys for Estate.
Creditors of Herman Peters deceased will meet the administratrix before County Judge of Jefferson County for examination adjustment and allowance of claims against the estate. All claims must be filed by June 13 1931 to be barred. Denney and Denney attorneys for the estate.
Probate notice from Jefferson County Nebraska details a petition to prove and probate the February 15 1981 will of Riennelt Senior deceased. Executors named include Annie Doctors Seboldt Ruddl John H Theodore and Ben Senior request Theodore Senior appointed for administration with publication scheduled by March 14 1931 in Diller.
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