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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1917
Page
4
Fragmentary notice shows post office rates clarified as five cents per line per insertion. It references office entries and local applications or services with details partially obscured. The readable elements indicate a standard classified style rate structure.
A century ago wheat price policy is explained as a government act set at 2 dollars a bushel for July 1, 1918 to May 1, 1919 with a broad panel of officials and experts, noting it acts as a minimum and may rise if production costs or demand change. It cites a 12 member committee and potential for higher prices if market conditions require.
In Atchison Kansas a woman registered for vanwork listing herself as a sharp shooter and expressing a wish to snipe for a second choice. She offered to drive for the army.
A fragment reflecting on limits of war versus excess and urging restraint. It contrasts the desire for conflict with the value of peaceful abundance and sensible enjoyment.
The piece notes anticipated French economic recovery aided by the Bank of France and Guaranty Trust of New York opening a Paris branch to handle rising foreign trade. It cites rail expansion, coal and steel production trends, and government tax policy as factors supporting investor confidence and allied resilience in the postwar period.
The announced winter fare scheme covers the Gulf Coast and Southeast with Florida circuits included. California travel is via all routes with sleeper service through Denver and Salt Lake or via the Santa Fe Grand Canyon line. The Burlington promotes Southeast access through main trunk lines and offers a Winter Tourist leaflet.
The article notes 7 000 000 francs committed to democracy abroad and cites America's long alliance with France. It recalls past loans and praise for French aid in independence, with Lincoln-like emphasis on shared liberty and a pledge to continue financing the allied cause. Also reports livestock prices with steady markets and top lambs at 17.75 dollars.
Receipts of sheep and lambs continue large at Union Stock Yards South Omaha. Demand strong for fat stock and feeder grades, prices holding near steady. Cattle prices mix with downturn and weaker tone versus last week, feeders showing similar declines. large run of cattle and fluctuating bids noted.
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