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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1918
Page
2
Advertising rates are set upon application. Business locals run until ordered out and are charged five cents per line for each insertion.
EB. L. Jenkins announces filing for nomination of Jefferson County treasurer subject to the will of the Republican voters. The notice signals official intent and party linkage for the upcoming election.
The Stars and Stripes, edited by U S troops in Paris, presents an open letter to the Kaiser detailing wartime crimes and abuses across Belgium, northern France, and beyond. It condemns executions, torture, deportations, and massacre, accusing Germany of crimes against civilians and prisoners, and alleges manipulation of press and politics to subvert the United States.
A speaker denounces Germany for alleged godless cruelty and wells poisoning in northern France. They pledge to continue collective action with allied nations until German power is broken, asserting the fight is for love and freedom and to end the suffering.
A campaign pamphlet declares that a German victory would annihilate civilization and human values by Prussianism. It condemns German policies in Belgium, France, Poland, and Serbia, calling for unity against a regime deemed existentially hostile to democratic order and freedom.
Demonstrations of Browning machine guns and the Light Browning rifle were shown in Washington before reporters and lawmakers for public education. Tests included one gun firing 29 000 rounds without interruption and another 20 000 rounds in 48 minutes with three cartridge-related stops. The light automatic rifle weighs 15.5 pounds, gas operated, air cooled, and uses standard Springfield and Enfield ammunition.
Wheat reserves are isolated in India and Australia due to shipping shortages. Australia holds about 180 million bushels awaiting ships after an 80 million bushel export surplus, while India has 70 million with 50 million more to be added from the new crop. Argentina ends the season with 11 million exportable left, and the global wheat supply exists but shipping burdens the United States and Allies.
The Omaha Bee argues the tractor will supplant the horse in farming, praising efficiency and continuous plowing, noting reduced seeding time and greater profits. It compares the shift to automobiles driving horses from cities and warns of broader societal implications of mechanization.
Robert Herrick argues that the German creed of materialism and ruthless efficiency would impose a brutal “jungle law” if it wins. He warns that the United States must resist this moral danger to avoid adopting a savage global order.
The state notes a petition for administration of Alexander Bell's estate to Bert A. Bell. A hearing is set for May 27, 1918 at 9:00 AM in the county court in Fairbury. Interested parties must appear and show cause. notice will run in the Iller Record for three weeks prior to the hearing.
Creditors of John Henry Brant deceased must present claims to the Jefferson County Nebraska county judge at the county courtroom. Claims must be filed by July 17 1918. after that date, claims not filed will be forever barred. Date April 17 1918. Louis A Nutzman county judge. C H Denney attorney for estate.
Incorporation notice states Farmers Mercantile Co to transact in grain seed lumber and farm products at Shea Nebraska with principal place and other locations to be selected. Capital stock of 20000 to be issued and real estate acquisitions to support operations described.
The document outlines that $2,000 is to be fully paid upon business commencement and the maximum indebtedness shall not exceed two thirds of paid up capital stock. Affairs to be run by a five member board elected annually by stockholders with officers elected from within the board. Incorporators listed as T. L. Rohrbaugh Don Gridley S. T. Savage Marten Fanders Henry Wiemers.
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