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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1916
Page
6
A Diller Nebraska note warns readers about grain market speculation and the risks of loss. It stresses that those who cannot afford to lose should not gamble, while highlighting how fluctuating prices tempt profit seekers. The piece cautions against betting all funds on market swings.
The State treasurer's office reports third quarter outlays at $1,557,280, driven by July spending and permanent improvements at state institutions. Earlier quarters show $1,421,341 in Q1 and $1,032,458 in Q2, with total disbursements highlighting a busy building season.
The University of Nebraska prepares a fat steer display for the international livestock show in Chicago on December 4. Most steers came from the university farm with others purchased as calves and raised there. Herds include Aberdeen Angus, Galloway, and Hereford cattle. One exceptional Hereford competes individually. Nebraska has been a frequent winner at the show and a sweep stake steer is mounted as a model at the farm.
A law from the last legislature makes constables appointive by the justice of the peace, so no constable nominees will appear on the ballot. Some townships had nominations but they will not be listed.
The United States population grew by 24 million over 15 years. Beef cattle declined by 6 million and sheep by 10 million, while hog numbers increased by 11 million.
J G Penrod county clerk of Gage county serving his third term died Tuesday in Beatrice. The longtime public official had represented the county in local government for years. His death leaves a vacancy to be filled per state procedures.
The Nebraska State Board of Agriculture bought 239 merino ewes to weed the State Fair grounds, spending 1857.15 to establish the flock, 28.32 for shearing, and up to 20 for feed. Wool sales netted 439.52 and flock sale 2295.00, preventing weed work this year. Manure storage tips follow to preserve fertility.
The Nebraska Experiment Station reports that feeding milk to chickens will double egg yields. Milk can be given as a drink or wet mash, fulfilling the chick’s protein needs alongside carbohydrates. If milk is unavailable, commercial meat scrap is equally effective as a substitute.
The Nebraska Experiment Station notes the fertilizing value of total animal excrement at about 20 dollars per horse and 25 dollars per cattle annually. Half the nitrogen and potassium come from liquid excrement, so absorbing it with straw is key. Open barnyard storage causes nitrogen loss through fermentation and minerals through leaching, which can be reduced by hauling manure to proper storage.
The Nebraska Experiment Station at Lincoln issued Farm Management Bulletin No. 157 by Prof. H. C. Filley. It addresses problems in territory east of the 27 inch rainfall line and is now available for general distribution.
Creditors of Anna Diller deceased must present claims to the administrator before the county judge in the Jefferson County Courtroom. Claims due by April 10, 1917, are required and those not filed by then will be barred. Notice published in the Diller Record for four weeks. Louis J. Nutzman, County Judge.
In the District Court of Jefferson County Nebraska R F Starr administrator seeks license to sell real estate of John G Fahseler Deceased The property includes east half of lot 24 and all of lots 25 26 in block 2 First Addition to Village of Diller and part of the SW quarter of the NW quarter of section 25 township 2 north range 4 east near Girard Street north line 433 feet north of the Original Town of Diller The order to show cause is scheduled for October 4 1916 and first pub occurred October 13 with last publication November 10
The court orders that R F Starr administrator may sell part of the decedent’s real estate in Jefferson County Nebraska to pay debts and expenses. A public notice requires interested parties to appear November 20 1916 in Fairbury to show cause why a license to sell should not be granted. Publication of four consecutive weeks in the Diller Record is ordered.
The village of Diller Jefferson county Nebraska adopts an annual budget covering General Light Water Interest Building and Maintenance funds. The estimated totals are 580 for General 600 for Light 465 for Water 750 for Interest and 120 for Building and Maintenance. August 5 1916 R F Starr chairman C A Reinhart village clerk.
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