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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1917
Page
3
North Platte exemption district board urges full support for farmers listed on draft rolls to finish harvest. Many young farmers seek relief. furloughs extend to December 1 with calls for threshing crews to prioritize farm work. Board backs exemption for those owning farms supporting dependents, while appeals for dependents remain uncertain in some districts.
Sheriff Clark and deputies say circumstantial evidence ties Charlies S. Smith, arrested at Blair, to the slaying of Mrs. L C Nethaway and the recent murders. Smith admits seeing the murdered woman but previously failed to register and faces possible charges if innocence is not proven.
Citizens of Ericson form an association to stop overfishing at Lake Ericson. They claim state laws have been violated this season and urge preserves for the lake's abundant fish.
Omaha reports Union Pacific orders discontinue piling and burning discarded ties along rights of way. Ties will be given to farmers as payment for fire guard duties on company property. Other Nebraska lines to adopt similar practice.
Central City reports Merrick County plans a reserve unit formation. Officials indicate new staffing will support local emergencies and county services with potential recruitment from veterans and volunteers.
Omaha-Ballard Dunn of the Union Pacific reports progress on the army cantonment at Fort Riley Kansas. Buildings are near occupancy and many already finished as thousands of workers lay sewers and water mains. A central heating plant serves all buildings with auxiliary units. General Leonard Wood will command and reside in a new bungalow on a hill overlooking the camp.
Attorney M S Gray of Davenport filed district court suits against the St Joseph and Grand Island Railroad alleging a May 16 fire in Davenport started by sparks from a defective locomotive caused nearly 60000 in damages. Property owners and insurers seek recovery. case set for October term.
The Rev William G Krauleidis pastor of Riverdale Lutheran church says he came to America as a missionary from Germany four years ago He campaigned against President Wilson house to house before the last election but denies mentioning politics from the pulpit He is in custody in Lincoln en route to an internment camp in Utah He says he had no intention of becoming an American citizen and was pledged to return to Germany to join the landstorm but could not due to the blockade.
J W Shorthill of this city a member of the administration committee that fixed 1917 wheat at 220 a bushel held out for a price of 2 50 until the last ballots. He argued bread can be made cheapest at 220 and increased wheat use may invite famine if consumption grows.
District Judge Sears ruled the Omaha employment agent law unconstitutional. Law regulation of agencies discriminated against Omaha businesses and improperly granted officials search power, marking the state's second attempt to regulate employment agents.
York Republican sold by T. B. Sedgwick to J. G. Alden former editor of the Aurors Republican. historic county seat publication changes ownership in York.
Chadron citizens subscribe to a city fund that provides Company H of the Nebraska National Guards with 400 dollars per month for additional expenses throughout the war period.
Wheat on the Omaha market closed at 2.15 per bushel. Chicago fixed the 1917 crop price at 220.00.
Local milk dealers raised the price to eleven cents per quart on September 1, up from nine cents. The change comes as consumers face higher grocery costs and suppliers cite increased costs of production and distribution.
Arthur Smith of the Nebraska section requests that all garments made by the Indies of the Nebraska auxiliary be sent to Mrs James Carroll Frazer at 1816 Sixteenth Street Washington DC who will arrange delivery to ships designated by the Indies.
President Wilson welcomes the first draftees to the national army with prayers for guidance and a pledge that the nation will watch over them. He urges the men to live up to a high standard of conduct as they head to training cantonments for the great war.
Washington reports that Nebraskans will be able to buy coal at government prices after a telegram from Lincoln Mayor John E. Miller. Guerdon Wattles said H A Garfield and Herbert Hoover assured action to protect consumers from dealer contracts at higher rates. Government policy aims to shield consumers rather than dealers.
President Wilson’s reply to Pope Benedict’s peace proposals is presented by Britain with a courteous tone, but the president expresses disappointment that his efforts to halt the war have not yet succeeded. It remains unclear if the pope will reply promptly as powers prepare documentary testimony supporting key points already agreed upon.
A New York dispatch argues that Belgian rights strike at the world’s core, shaping liberty and justice globally. It contends Belgium’s fate reflects universal claims for freedom and human rights, influencing international opinion and policy.
Philadelphia announces a contract award for 1,074,000 gas masks. The deal establishes supply for emergency protection and defense preparedness, with procurement details and funding sources not disclosed in the brief.
Peurth Nebraska troops arrive in Deming New Mexico after the first battalion reached camp Wednesday night with the rest of the regiment following at 8 o clock.
Government and industry unite to boost apple use and storage to support allies in wartime. The Food Administration urges Americans to eat more apples and keep quality high, with an education drive beginning during harvest to ensure prices and supplies favor home consumption and aid shipping space constraints abroad.
A casual line notes a familiar figure in Crimson Gulch now working as a bank teller. The quip suggests prohibition did not drastically reduce the town’s money flow as the bossy bartender shifts to handling cash at the bank.
An old classified style ad claims Freezone soothes irritation without harming surrounding skin. It advises asking a druggist for a small bottle via his wholesale house if stock is unavailable.
Fragmented dialogue discusses future common use of mobile devices and speculative life expectancy. The garbled text hints at casual remarks about adoption and experimentation but lacks coherent facts or events.
A lighthearted note asks if you enjoy indoor sports as a home tenting idea gains popularity. It hints at cozy recreation spaces and casual competition within the house.
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