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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1918
Page
2
O R Jones of Richland Precinct announces candidacy for county clerk in the Republican primary subject to party voters decision.
Theodore Roosevelt urges strict loyalty to American nationality and language, condemns dual citizenship, and supports funding troops and wartime defense. Adam McMullen seeks Republican nomination, calling for unwavering patriotism and accountability of public servants.
Lincoln Evening State Journal outlines McMullen's background He served three terms in the Nebraska legislature and two years as senator from Gage and Pawnee counties He led progressive reforms including primary anti pass rate control and railway measures He is a dry mayor of Wymore and a veteran lawyer and farmer with roots in New York and Nebraska He is described as a leading progressive Republican and skilled speaker Primaries set for August 20 1918.
Major Jump of the Surgeon General's staff in Washington urged able bodied doctors under fifty to pass examinations for government service. He spoke during the Nebraska State Medical Association convention in Omaha, one of the largest in fifty years with about one third in service. Col John M Banister was elected president and Dr H J Lehnhoff of Lincoln named council chairman.
Governor Neville as commander of the Nebraska home guard plans a county board purchase of an olive drab uniform for members. The blouse collar will lay down, distinguishing it from the regular army. No word on rifles. federal rules may block provision of uniforms or rifles.
Nebraskans know Ord as the world’s largest popcorn shipping station and Valley county as a top producer. Each year thousands of bushels are grown and sent nationwide via local elevators and dealers. Popcorn Day in Ord draws thousands, while American troops in France aim to popularize the snack in Europe, enlarging postwar markets.
Figures from the U S Food Administration show US aid to European allies from July 1 1914 to January 1 1918. Complete yearly rations for 57 100 933 people plus protein for 22 194 570 more. wheat and flour exports about 884 million bushels. pork exports near 2 billion pounds. fresh beef 448 484 400 pounds. Russia received negligible amounts compared with western allies.
A lecturer on physical torture argues that sedentary work reduces endurance. A witty exchange follows with the remark that sitting lowers endurance, to which the lecturer replies that great standing can be lost completely. Judge remarks tie the dialogue to overall endurance and form.
In the matter of the estate of Alexander Bell deceased Grace Gemeny and Orpha Wa e petition for administration to Bert A Bell as administrator was filed. The court ordered May 27 1913 for further proceedings.
A hearing is set for nine o clock A M to consider a petition. All interested parties may appear at the county court room in Fairbury to show cause why the prayer should not be granted. Notice of pendency will be published in the Iller Record for three consecutive weeks prior to the hearing. Louis J Nutzman County Judge. C H Denney Attorney for estate.
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