19 Apr 1917
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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1917
Page
1
A clipped page lists local physicians with office hours and contact details. Dr Stabo Campbell Albert E Conrad J Daly Hoeg Urban Woodward are noted with offices in the Citizens Bank building Decorah Iowa and phone numbers for office and residence. Editorial and current events comments follow with varied topics and opinions.
The state weather bureau notes Decorah sits at 875 feet above sea level. Alta in Buena Vista County tops the state at 1513 feet, while Muscatine is the lowest at 554 feet.
After 95 days the Iowa legislature adjourned amid good humor and mutual good will. Speaker Pitt received a gold watch. Governor Harding and Cummins followers shaped appointments. Bills defeated included livestock tuberculosis measures and Sunday observance changes. A mass of bills were smothered, and key actions included tax reform, state printing, and a child welfare department funding.
President Wilson urges every man, woman, and child to contribute according to ability to win the world war. He stresses unity, efficient industry, farm responsibility, thrift, and patriotism, calling on merchants, shipbuilders, and advertisers to support the war effort and curb waste.
Washington April 14. The house approved a 7 billion dollar war revenue measure with no dissent. One socialist, Representative London, voted present. The bill authorizes 5 billion in bonds and 3 billion in loans to entente powers. Treasury certificates of 2 billion to be issued, to be funded by higher taxes. Senate action expected Monday and likely presidential signature by midweek.
The article outlines proper flag etiquette including sunrise and sunset rule, salute at retreat, standing and uncovering during processions, half mast procedures, and May 30th Memorial Day timing, noting military and government adherence and the reason to take the flag down at night to protect it from wind.
A state highway service bulletin reports 199 people killed in auto accidents last year. In local incidents Decorah saw a death as a person found dead, Postville reports Ed Waters and another struck by a train, and Ossian notes Chas Moore and Nellie Moore in a crash over an embankment. New Hampton records Marie Gardner hit by a train while car turn turtle is noted alongside Carl Wesp in another single-vehicle rollover.
An April 16 1917 notice from Adjutant General McCain urges enlistment for the duration of the war not state service. It notes Regular Army or National Guard enlistees may be discharged on request after the war. The piece stresses active duty to Europe and calls readers to Gilbert Hotel for examination.
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