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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1920
Page
2
Advertising rates and business locals for the Diller Nebr. newspaper are outlined, with charges stated as five cents per line per insertion and notices to be ordered out when needed.
Political announcement declares Gladys Hughes running for clerk of the district court subject to Democratic primary voters. It states allegiance to the party and acceptance of electors will.
F M Tippin declares his candidacy for sheriff of Jefferson County on the Republican ticket at the April primaries and the November election if nominated.
In a Fairbury Journal reflection, the author rebukes New York and New Jersey governors for seeking to push a Democratic convention to declare enforcement of prohibition a states issue. The piece argues only repeal by constitutional amendment is lawful and warns that defiance of federal law would mirror post Civil War slavery disputes.
A man will pay $225 for a binder used two days a year $65 for a planter used two days a year $130 for a wheat drill used two days and let his wife rub rub rub and washboard all day long fifty two to seventy five days a year A power washer will do its work as well as a binder or any other machine.
The notice warns no one is exempt from income tax for 1919 and stresses the March 15 filing deadline. It urges using Form 1040A, following instructions, and paying any tax due. It outlines penalties for late or fraudulent returns, and lists common income sources and deductions.
The American Library Association mobilizes 4 000 librarians in Books for Everybody to expand the Enlarged Program. They aim to bridge language gaps for six million foreign born readers, establish more libraries, and fund two million dollars through individual efforts to extend county systems, ship services, and aid 75 000 blind readers nationwide.
The American Library Association plans a $2,000,000 Books for Everybody campaign to expand Braille titles for about 80,000 blind Americans. It aims to print and distribute new volumes, with authors contributing to publish one or more works.
An excerpt discusses discarding the old ideas as insufficient and the old as merely old. It contrasts reason driven progress with disgust driven rejection and notes that true genius seeks to differ, not merely imitate predecessors.
John Perino was arrested after allegedly stealing 28 pennies from a church poor box in New York City. He reportedly used a corset steel tipped with adhesive gum to fish the coins from the box.
Arthur Kirsch of Crookston entered a white Leghorn chicken at the Pennington county poultry show. The bird was judged full blooded and won a blue ribbon with a score of 02 points.
Readers can answer tough Christmas gift questions by studying this week’s Grit advertising pages. Ordering now ensures delivery well before Christmas.
An aeroplane swerved into a crowd at a landing field in Chattanooga Tennessee killing two spectators and injuring about a score as the pilot could not control the craft due to a broken steering gear.
The article warns that all 1919 income tax returns must be filed by Monday March 15. Taxpayers must attach a check or money order for at least one quarter of the tax due, with cash accepted only at the collector's main office. Nebraska residents should file with George L. Loomis in Omaha. penalties apply for late filings or late payments. Early filing and payments are urged to reduce final-day overload.
James Woodburn, formerly of the 6th Machine Gun Battalion, 2d Division, after gas attack in France and blindness, travels to Washington for a sheep's lung transplant. He hopes to live at least five more years to qualify for a navy pension and may reach ten if successful. He previously served in the navy a decade before enlisting and earned the D.S.C. and Croix de Guerre.
Travelers recount Dalmatia’s islands Brazza Lessina Bust and Lacroma off Ragusa. Historic relics appear at Brazza and Lessina while Bust hosts the Blue Grotto. Lacroma is linked to Richard Coeur de Lion who sought refuge and built a church during the Crusades era.
The New York Connecting railroad creates the first all rail through route from New England to the rest of America and links Atlantic coast lines from Key West to Halifax. It details the Hell Gate crossing with a four tracked steel bridge, 1017 feet long, 93 feet wide, supported by 250 foot towers, carrying 76000 pounds per foot, built with 19,000 tons of steel and eight million cubic feet of masonry, costing 12 million dollars.
The State of Nebraska County Court in Jefferson County announces a probate matter for the estate of Fred Hicken deceased. Méno Hicken as administrator seeks final settlement and distribution. hearing set for March 2 1920 at 9 oclock a.m. at the County Court in Fairbury with notice to all interested parties via publication in the Diller Record for three weeks.
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