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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1918
Page
2
Advertising rates published for Diller Nebraska business locals. Rates set at 5 cents per line per insertion. Post office message indicates second class matter and ongoing transmission via mail.
E. L. Jenkins announces filing for nomination as Jefferson County Treasurer subject to the will of the voters. The notice states the candidate seeks election by Jefferson County residents.
Q R Jones of Richland Precinct declares candidacy for County Clerk under the Republican banner. The filing signals intent to run in the primaries and gain support from Republican electors.
Homer S. Yeakle announces his candidacy for the office of County Clerk subject to the will of the Democratic electors of Jefferson County at the primary election to be held August 20 1918.
A prose piece argues the war will end only after the Kaiser and Germany are defeated crushed and forced to accept unconditional surrender. It credits General Grant for the phrase and predicts lasting peace once German dominance is broken.
Revenue officials estimate millions of dollars will be added to government funds as penalties from the roundup of income tax delinquents by the Bureau of Internal Revenue.
The article contrasts current Holland prices with local costs in Holiard. Pork at 1.10 per pound and beef at 2.00 per pound highlight high costs. Sugar at 0.30 per pound, coffee at 180.00 per pound, tea at 2.00 per pound, butter at 1.76 per pound, and coal at 24.00 per ton are noted. Weekly food tickets limit bread, potatoes, sugar, and coffee or tea rations for Holiard residents.
The article argues the government plans a long war with large scale production. It cites a proposed giant ordnance plant near Pittsburg, a growing navy and army, increased food output, and new merchant ships. Allies vow to fight as long as funds or soldiers remain. Source cites Omaha World Herald.
The Third Liberty Loan raised about 4 billion dollars from roughly 17 million Americans. Rural areas subscribed promptly, showing wide distribution beyond cities. The program will distribute annual interest and final payments broadly, fostering saving and prosperity nationwide.
Public Ledger stresses the importance of sending letters to soldiers in France. It urges cheerful notes that reinforce home ties, warns against urging quitters, and describes letters as vital bonds, offering memories of home to sustain morale amid danger.
The article argues much war spending is wasteful but notes a large portion funds ships and production adaptation. It claims about 90 percent of wartime machinery can be repurposed for civilian manufacturing after the war, making the investments valuable beyond conflict.
A Kiowa wife awoke crying after dreaming of Deshler Main Street where a war-house displayed a placard reading Husbands for Sale. The dream described women buying men like asparagus, with prices listed from $500 to $7,600 and bundles of husbands priced at $2 per bunch.
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