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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1917
Page
4
The piece argues many who slacken in wartime harm the nation beyond the obvious noncombatants. It targets profiteers, obstructive politicians, inefficient workers, wasteful farmers, and frivolous society figures as slackers who fail duty in arms, production, and economy. It urges universal accountability.
A Beatrice Sun summary extols conserving food and boosting production to build a wartime surplus for allies and to deter German aggression. It cites submarine losses and the danger to U S trade, urging full military readiness and continued aid to Britain and France amid mounting public debt.
Viscount Bryce argues that Germany misjudged the United States, which chose duty over wealth and joined the Allied cause to defend liberty. He asserts America’s deep commitment to honor, freedom, and democratic ideals, and warns Germany failed to grasp this core ideal.
A speaker lauds American support and predicts a strong war with a benevolent peace. He argues America will win a seat at the peace conference, claiming the negotiating table will shape nations and human history for ages.
A wry note predicts next winter will be gloomy for the man who never learned to eat porridge as crops of oats are reported to be large.
A historical brief proposes farmers serve the country by not demanding more than 18 hours of labor per day from their hired men. The suggestion frames longer hours as unpatriotic and inefficient, urging farm owners to adopt reasonable schedules.
Across nations the conflict persists as governments reiterate aims to finish quickly yet mobilize resources for prolonged struggle. Leaders insist on resolve while civilians bear the strain of extended wartime conditions and economic disruption.
An amateur inquiry seeks the individual responsible for the remark about putting dig into the dignity of labor. The source highlights a cryptic quote linked to labor or workers, with no clear attribution or date provided.
The readable text fragments describe a chaotic scene with stray letters and broken words. No clear people places or events emerge to identify a specific news item or outcome.
War Department states men married since the war began will be treated the same as single men for military obligations under the proposed selective conscription plan. Officials urge maximum press publicity of the notice.
The government plans a 200 million dollar loan program to farmers, backed by 4 percent bonds, to boost crop output for soldiers and civilians. Secretary Houston urges home conservation while debates on a food dictator and national distribution supervision continue. Carl Vrooman outlines intensive farming and home gardening programs.
As soon as the selective draft bill becomes law the president will order men ages 21 to 31 to register. Cards with twelve questions are now with county and precinct registrars. Questions cover name, age, address, birth details, citizenship status, birthplace, employment, dependents, and prior military service.
A narrator recounts buying by mail and comparing prices with a local store. He orders a lamp, rocking chair, prunes, underwear, petticoats, stockings, and more, only to receive damaged goods and false promises. He vows to avoid mail order ads and its deceptive offers.
A West Chester man faced acquittal in a chicken theft case when a gaggle of geese were introduced as evidence, highlighting the unusual items used to anchor the prosecution. The jury weighed the strange connection between the birds and the alleged crime as the trial progressed.
Moderate cattle supplies in South Omaha with 208 loads about 5 000 head. Prices ranged strong to 15 cents higher for beeves and 13 700 hogs sold mainly 15.30 to 15.60 with top 15.75. Sheep and lamb receipts about 4000 head with top lambs at 18.00 and strong native spring lambs at 17.50 to 17.90.
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