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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1913
Page
1
A wide page chunk lists Decorah Iowa merchants and services including lawyers, doctors, publishers, and insurance. The editorial section follows with political a la carte quotes, tariff debate, currency bills, and public policy observations.
A letter enclosed two ten dollar bills and a note claiming the money belongs to the state of Towa. Deputy state treasurer Quincey Willis found the funds unmarked with no identifying signature or sender. The report also notes a strong public push against profanity and a trolley line tie up complicating progress.
Ottumwa Iowa August 8 Judge Francis M Hunter declares the Webb Kenyon law unconstitutional and void as a delegation of interstate liquor regulation to states. The ruling in State vs United States Express Co addresses shipments of intoxicating liquor into Iowa and notes lack of national penalties. Attorney General Cosson says the case will be appealed to the Supreme Court.
The Omaha Journal-Stockman notes creamery interests use oleo oil to harden dairy butter and color oleomargarine while packers supply oleo oil. It argues removing the oleo tax harms farmers but benefits creameries and fails to aid dairymen, citing Danish imports and the butter trust.
Judge A Mitchell predicts a nonresident taxpayer will sue in federal court to block the capital extension plan if state courts fail. He says opponents will push until the legislature action is found unconstitutional. Mitchell cites US Court of Appeals reversal of Iowa supreme court on special levy debt creation and notes any nonresident paying 3000 dollars in ten years may sue, possibly a railroad.
A collection of brief items notes the 50 cent funerals in Cairo and 12 cents daily for nursing in Bridgeport under U S public health service contracts. It questions revenue district consolidations in South Carolina aimed at patronage and criticizes political maneuvers. Also reported are a New York pawnshop burglary totaling 250.10 and related curiosities.
Governor Sulzer and Tammany Hall clash as evidence alleges Sulzer used campaign funds for stock speculation. A friend supposedly covered the amount, while Sulzer denies the charges and agents seek perjurers. Public reaction mixes skepticism with amusement as long standing enmity continues.
Mexico announces John Lind United States special representative will be undesirable in Mexico unless he presents credentials and is recognized by Mexico. A statement from Manuel Garza Aldape says Lind must comply or depart. Lind arrived in Mexico City Sunday amid anticipated protests and Wilson aims to gauge conditions and offer peace services.
Rumor stretched to say quail were made song birds, but the bill failed in the house. The law allows shooting quail from November 1 to December 15, and applies to prairie chickens and pheasants as well.
Decorah Park Day invites residents to close shops for a half day, enjoy concerts, a ball game between famous teams, horseshoe matches, and evening illumination. Activities include coffee and refreshments, free ball game admission, and tag by volunteers to raise funds for park upkeep. Park stores close at 1 pm. event runs from afternoon into evening with family activities.
The Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce reports bonded warehouses hold goods valued at 105,928,884 dollars as of June 30, with two thirds stored in New York. Sugar, tobacco, wool lead the stock. metals and chemicals also feature heavily. Tariff legislation anticipated by Congress is blamed for the swell in on hand imports.
Preston postmaster Frank F. Tripp warned penny postage would cheapen letter importance and aid fake medicine sellers by returning mail. He argued the public does not demand penny postage and contrasted ad circulars with personal letters. A modiste quips about a gown impossible for women to fit without help.
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