30 Aug 1917
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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1917
Page
1
A long column of editorial comment and miscellany from Decorah, touching on American liberty, Congress, neutrality, taxation, the navy, and war aims. It includes quips on Belgium, Hoover, socialists, and cavalry humor, with references to local businesses and public concerns, plus notes on distribution of food and the nation’s future.
Farmers may list winter wheat for sale or request a seed availability list by writing to the agricultural extension department at Iowa State College or the Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers' room in Ames Iowa. Please act promptly to obtain or offer seed.
Gov W L Harding held a conference with Iowa coal operators and dealers to curb coal prices. Clifford Thorne, Chicago based special counsel, has been probing costs for utilities, warning of possible state action to seize mines and regulate dealer prices and distribution to prevent shortages.
The Greater Iowa Association promotes a record oat and crop surge in 1917 based on weather and agricultural data. It projects oats near 240 million bushels, corn and wheat gains, and a 300 percent rise in garden produce valued around 20 million dollars, urging readers to send the story to the Kaiser.
President Wilson's letter to Secretary Baker clarifies exemptions for married men but does not overturn existing rules. It urges careful application to avoid drafting dependents, states that dependency governs exemptions, and directs appeal boards to follow May 18 1917 regulations for determining dependents alongside marriage. Chicago exemption officials note the guidance targets appeal boards.
The postmaster at Camp Dodge outlines mail handling for 45712 soldiers. He urges addressing by unit when known, or by state when not. Mail will be sorted into state sections and then delivered to each regiment as troops are organized, expediting delivery to trainees.
Plan under consideration by the United States government seeks to strip foreign born individuals of citizenship for pro Germanism pacifism and anti conscription activity. Secret service men justice agents and vigilance committees conduct nationwide traitor roundup as Congress considers a law to deprive guilty foreign born of citizenship in a drive to purge anti American sentiment.
The food administration designated August 28 29 and 30 as educational days with public speakers nationwide to disseminate information on food conservation. In Washington the lineup includes Herbert Hoover and Carl Vrooman assistant secretary of agriculture. Topics cover wheat and meat needs dairy conditions fat conservation and other conservation subjects.
The new food control law sets a $2.00 per bushel minimum for next year, signaling recognition that farming profitability is precarious and that reliable food production matters. It notes farmers kill young calves and poultry to avoid losses, argues price supports may stabilize other sectors, and questions effects on wool, dairy, stock, fruit, and garden growers.
Since August 1 1917 all wheat shipped outside the state must be graded under the Official Grain Standards. The bulletin explains grades and how they are determined and may be obtained free from the U S Department of Agriculture.
A New York representative signals rapid, free nationwide printing of 100000 copies of Frederick C. Hicks’s speech on The Flag of the United States with 70000 for the House and 30000 for the Senate. Illustrations by Hicks accompany the text as a comprehensive flag history.
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