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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1930
Page
2
Entry filed at the Diller Nebraska post office for transmission describing music as a matter of class. The fragment notes mail handling status and postal designation.
Republican primary filings include E. L. Jenkins for county treasurer and OQ R. Jones for county clerk. Joseph E. Cook seeks Jefferson county sheriff, subject to Republican primary. Genevieve Cross Clark announces candidacy for County Superintendent with request for support.
Frank Lightbody announces candidacy for county sheriff subject to Democratic primary voters in August. He states this entry as a formal declaration of intent to seek the office.
The London naval conference has stretched for weeks with mixed signals. The United States and Great Britain show conciliatory attitudes while France Italy and Japan press demands. Distrust and jealousy hinder consensus as nations fear an Anglo American alliance could dominate world affairs. The public hopes for lasting peace rests on statesmen’s resolve.
A San Francisco Chronicle report summarizes Eu gene J. Young's dispatches alleging a crackdown under Stalin. It cites executions of about 100 people on counter revolution charges, largely peasants, plus priests and others who resisted state cooperatives. The piece notes growing peasant resistance and claims the Soviet crisis aims to crush opposition with death.
Mrs John Coolidge flies at her husband’s request as her father Governor Trumbull of Connecticut, an aviation enthusiast, supports the journey. The anecdote ties the first lady to early aviation circles through family connections.
Ugo Zacchini and Bruno Zacchini, famed for their cannon act, were in Sarasota Florida for a double wedding with two German brides from Berlin. The brothers paused circus duties to marry in a quiet ceremony amid Ringling's circus circuit.
Time notes Abraham Lincoln once served as a railroad attorney for the Illinois Central and the Rock Island. If he faced a Senate confirmation today, he would likely be denounced by a certain element for his corporate connections.
Major General W. G. Everson argues civilians start wars while soldiers stop them. Everson, former pastor turned military chief, says soldiers do not want war but require readiness. He notes decisions for war rest with civilian governments and supports preparedness to deter aggression.
The piece argues that farmer prosperity rests on strong cooperation and reduced production. It criticizes reliance on legislation, notes the Farm Board’s stance, and asserts farming is both industry and business. farmers must organize to avoid inferior standing in a global economy.
A report from Col. Just Josh notes widespread neglect on farms with several yards showing neglect like uncared implements, ungreased equipment, uncapped tools, squeaky windmills and overdue mortgage issues. The account highlights failures to maintain machinery and livestock needs.
Two bacteriologists have died while battling the parrot fever disease spread by parrots. Dr William Royal Stokes of Baltimore and Harry B Anderson have perished, while Dr Daniel S Hatfield and Dr Charles Armstrong are ill but expected to recover. The piece honors scientists who risk health in pursuit of medical progress.
Circular No 0 01 2 revised primer of all seventeen kinds of clubs in Nebraska explains 4 H as an organization for youths 10 to 20 with a farm and home production program and personal development. In 1929 there were 1245 clubs enrolling 1257 members in 82 counties, a 4008 increase over 1928, the highest rate in the corn belt. about one eligible youth per farm. Local committees aim for 14980 enrollments in 1930 with a state summary forthcoming to gauge rapid growth.
Nebraska marks the Oregon Trail centennial with plan to honor the 100th anniversary of the first wagon train from St. Louis to Oregon. Citizens erected markers along the route recounting pioneer journeys and the path that opened the West to settlement.
President Hoover proclaims April 10 to December 26 as the covered wagon centennial period. The Oregon trail route through Nebraska traced from the Kansas line via the Little Blue and Platte to Wyoming, first wagon train led by Milton Sublette in 1830 with ten wagons, a cow followed for milk.
An editorial attacks chronic underfunding of government bureaus and commissions. It argues granting ample funds would swell payrolls and cites feminist and labor studies as examples of wasteful research fads. The piece warns of higher taxes and more regulations if Congress funds expand.
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