05 Apr 1917
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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1917
Page
1
Page compiles local business listings and ads from Decorah Iowa including newspaper office details medical practitioners attorneys and service rates with addresses and phone numbers for Winneshiek County readers. It lists subscription pricing advertising rates and contact information for several professionals and businesses in Decorah and nearby areas.
A distorted listing showcases Decorah Iowa businesses including W Strand attorney services at E 7 Vonneon building, Otto Dahlfelm ice cream factory on Main Street, Luther Publishing House printing, Enger steamship agency at 406 Main, Bear clothing wholesaler, Mott & Co trimmings and goods, and K Havoen groceries at 311 West Water Street.
A long assemblage of editorial snippets discusses foreign policy, WWI finance, tariffs, and social issues. It covers quotes on loyalty, mentions President Wilson, Carranza, and Rankin, gripes about inflation, food pricing, and jinxed agriculture, plus reflections on inaugurations, democracy, and the balance of power between Congress and the presidency. The piece blends humor with sharp opinion on current events and policy debates.
Des Moines dispatch notes Iowa General Assembly will adjourn April 14 after a tense session with about 1200 bills. Key moves include a nine hour workday for women, a bone dry law, a four year term plan for county officials, and the Stone-Miller bill replacing the state printer. Debate also covers suffrage, tax funds for justice, and licensing for non-resident anglers.
The government promotes edible inexpensive fish to ease high food costs. The gray fish, formerly dog fish, tops campaigns with over 600,000 cans sold on sea can. Mississippi supplies much of the gray fish with Ed Wright of Bellevue catching enough to feed a regiment.
Upper Town university in Fayette launches an $800,000 fundraising campaign to build two new buildings upgrade equipment and lift endowment to $400,000. Alumni and friends statewide express enthusiasm and confidence that loyal supporters will reach the goal.
Senate and house pass a Kimball bill prohibiting pawnshops hardware stores and others from displaying pistols revolvers black jacks billies brass knuckles daggers stilettos or bowie knives in windows. Senator Kimball says displays encourage crime and the measure wins broad support.
Police Judge Ii dings ruled that suit cases used for liquor shipments must bear a label with the owner’s name and exact contents. Four carriers in Sioux City were fined 100 dollars each for violating the new labeling requirement.
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