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Washington Sts
Editorial Comment On Current Events And War News
A compilation of editorial opinions on World War I, U S politics, tariffs, and domestic issues from 1916. It lampoons political figures, discusses Mexican policy, naval matters, and economic warnings while noting farming prospects in Iowa and rising costs of living. It also covers church membership growth, munitions orders, and notable anecdotes about society figures and events.
Iowa Swine Valuations Hike Across State Except Pottawattamie
The 1916 livestock tax values raise hogs from 8.56 to 10.00 per head and set swine statewide at 42 243 767 dollars, with Pottawattamie spared at 10 dollars as other counties report lower hog values. Other livestock values include horses 96, cattle 40, sheep 4.50, goats 2.75, mules 100, and various ages of colts, steers, and bulls. The state council plans a 4.5 mill tax levy for counties, matching last year.
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Pottawattamie
W. H. Williams
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State Council
Prohibition Advocates Target Near Beer Saloons in Iowa
Prohibition advocates in Des Moines urge the start of a statewide crusade against near beer saloons after local parlors failed to close July 28 as agreed with officials. Dry delegations told the police chief the temperance beer parlors are a menace and a practice of spiking temperance drinks with alcohol is alleged. An investigation has begun.
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Des Moines
Preventive measures for infantile paralysis epidemic
A United States Public Health Service statement explains breaking the chain of infection to curb infantile paralysis. It notes the disease spreads via nasal, mouth and bowel discharges from patients or carriers and urges immediate medical care, isolation, hospital treatment, ventilation, careful disposal of secretions, strict hand hygiene, and a lengthy six to eight week quarantine to prevent further spread.
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United States Public Health Service
United States
New York City
Time to Cut Weeds Warning from Local Authorities
A public notice urges property owners to cut obnoxious weeds between July 15 and August 1 across cities and rural areas. Enforced by city councils and township trustees with penalties including weed removal costs added to property taxes. Encourage timely action to keep neighborhoods attractive and healthy.
City weeds crackdown eyed in Decorah as Waterloo fines loom
A Waterloo man was arrested and fined for not cutting weeds on his property. The Decorah city officials are expected to adopt the same method if residents fail to comply, arguing that a few weedy spots tarnish the city’s appearance and that most citizens take pride in clean premises.
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Waterloo
Decorah
Deaths on Iowa roads raise alarm over accidents
Iowa highway commission bulletin reports thirty-one people killed in five weeks from May 20 to June 28. The list includes bicycle injuries and car train collisions, with ages from 1 year old Cornie Bluffs boy to 5 year old G. A. Sage of Pautlina. Reckless speeding and inexperience cited. officials urge prohibition of high powered speed cars.
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G. A. Sage
Pautlina
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Crop acreage report from Des Moines bureau
The June crop report lists county acres: Corn 17 000, Outsold 400, Spring Wheat 4 900, Winter Wheat 550, Barley 10 500, Rye 470, Flax 10, Potatoes 1 000, Tame Hay 31 000, Wild Hay 400, Alfalfa 10, Pasture 146 000.
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Weather and Crop Bureau
Des Moines
Cossacks Use Reversed Stirrups to Cross Rivers
The Cossacks cross rivers by tossing the left stirrup leather across the saddle and the fight stirrup leather in the opposite direction. They then place their feet in the reversed stirrups and stand upright to stay dry.
Bootlegging charge hinges on possession at home says Sioux City judge
Judge W G Sears rules that keeping a case of beer for private consumption can imply bootlegging without proof of sales. EB Fitzpatrick was restrained from keeping liquors after police found twenty bottles at his home. Police believed a sale occurred, but could not establish actual sales.
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W. G. Sears
Fitzpatrick
Shows Value of Panama Canal
From New York to Sydney the distance via routes is given: Cape of Good Hope 14 595 miles, Suez 13 828 miles, Straits of Magellan 12 159 miles, and the Panama Canal 14 814 miles.
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Suez Canal
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Hughes Acceptable Speech Criticizes Democratic Policy At Carnegie Hall
Charles E Hughes spoke at Carnegie Hall in New York after his Chicago nomination, attacking the Wilson administration on foreign policy including relations with Mexico, the European war, and the Philippines. He claimed only the war saved American industry and urged unity, national vigor, and America first.
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Charles E. Hughes
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Lincoln
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