29 Apr 1915
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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1915
Page
1
Editorial notes mix aphorisms and current events with humor and politics. The piece cites opinions on war, economics, and leadership, ends with a call to kindness, and mentions figures like Jess Willard and Theodore Roosevelt amid a stream of social commentary.
Government notes Iowa as the most favored state in two reports this year. A war era map praised Iowa for business prosperity while a spring crop forecast predicts the largest harvest. President Wilson cited Iowa as a leader in world markets as nationwide labor woes ease.
The auditor reports 1915 road funds total 5,000,000 with town direct taxation of 407,746.87 for road improvements, down 2,300,000 from 1914. Executive council valued property at 26,900,000,000 while county books show 28,324,760,000, boosting tax base by over 5,000,000. Direct taxes in 1914 reached 5,267,106.27. 1915 estimate cites a shortfall due to some counties lowering rates. PAMT4OST.
Supporters of Truman A Potter discuss a next year run for Congress on the Republican ticket following his mayoral victory. He was named as a former primary opponent to Congressman Haugen but did not run then. A Potter candidacy could trigger a lively nomination race and, if successful, lead to many post office appointments with a coming administration change.
The Fly Bulletin of the Iowa state board kicked off the campaign with praise from Indiana official C N Hurry. Secretary Sumner forwarded his thanks for revived pamphlets and urged distribution to bolster public health efforts.
Health experts question the Thirty sixth general assembly act clarifying the Iowa City bacteriological laboratory. The measure aimed to fix the board of health and state university dispute on water analysis but seems to have deepened the misunderstanding.
Teachers' College at Cedar Falls reports total registration during the school year TIES of 3503, a rise of about 20 percent from 2978 the previous year. The two-year gain exceeds 30 percent.
The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway company was placed in receivership in Judge Carpenter's court in Chicago after admitting defaults on more than 5 million in short term notes due May 1. H A Mudge and Jacob M Dickinson were named receivers amid a petition by American Steel Foundries seeking 15 000. Ridgeway and W F Dickinson appeared to support the move as best for creditors. The Rock Island system once formed the basis of the Rock Island company and held the majority stake in the railway. The line had long been under receivership in New York.
The Census Bureau issues a bulletin on assessed values and tax levies for 1912 under Director Sam L. Rogers. It reports a total property tax levy of about 31.35 billion nationwide, 1.1 per capita, up 8 percent total and 5 percent per person since 1902, with school and non school tax breakdowns across states counties and municipalities.
A new charity project, aimed at dispelling despair among youth, will employ young people to plant vegetables on vacant lots. The produce will go to the Secretary of the Associated Charities for distribution to the needy, with winter supplies possible. The effort emphasizes self help over reliance on public funds.
The Iowa state railroad commission plans a June start to inspect all interlocking switches on every railroad line in the state. With about 10 miles of railroad, the project will take several months and a man has been sent to conduct the inspections.
Governor Clarke appoints A. T. Murnell of Des Moines as Iowa delegate to the National Conference of Charities and Correction in Baltimore from May 10 to 20. A quip on Sundays notes the day as long and dreary. Japan reports 7,500,000 children in elementary schools.
State offices inquire into the legislature’s action on county officer salaries. Bills proposed a population based schedule with counties paying deputies. Salaries vary by county, with sheriffs generally $100 annually lower than auditors and treasurers.
The automobile department reports 91000 plates issued for 1915 with 150000 registrations projected by year end. About 15000 applications remain in file as mail delays slow processing. A three year plate system begins July 4 but does not affect 1915 registrations.
Politicians focus on the next year Iowa presidential primary to be held April 10. Voters in each party will elect delegates, alternates, national committeemen, and delegates to county conventions as prescribed by the Thirty-fifth general assembly law.
Wilbur W. Marsh of Waterloo, noted Wilson ally and industrialist, was elected Democratic national committeeman for Iowa on the tenth ballot by the state central committee in Des Moines, succeeding Martin J. Wade who had been named to the federal bench.
The average weekly pay in Belgium for mechanics, machinists and toolmakers is 35 francs, helpers earn 20 francs, with overtime paid at time and a half. The standard workday is ten hours, six days a week. Deductions occur for absences of an hour or more due to sickness or lateness.
The article notes warship protection with side belt armor typically sixteen and a half inches at the top decreasing to nine and a half at the bottom. Gun turrets commonly carry armor fifteen to seventeen inches thick.
Damascus once famed for enamored glassware now hosts many forgeries. Dealers are deceived by clever pieces. Sons of the Picows sold for as much as four dollars. Arabic glazed pottery is rare and highly valued with choice pieces commanding high prices.
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