16 Dec 1915
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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1915
Page
1
Local notices list doctors J D Hexom M D and Albert E Conrad M D along with urban services at Decorah Iowa addresses. Attorneys H F Barthell Cutting and Urban and Urban feature legal work. Also listed are Sugar Bowl Ice Cream Factory Otto Dahhelm and Lutheran Publishing House with contact details and service notes.
A mosaic of editorial notes and aphorisms on mercy and public virtue, interspersed with satirical takes on politicians, tariffs, the press, and modern society. It weighs wartime sentiment, leadership, and cultural shifts through pithy quotes and commentary.
Senator Harry White of Garrison warned at Des Moines that cattle move across Iowa three or four times before sale. He cited shipments to Chicago and back as fresh meat, driving up prices. He urged developing an Iowa market to cut freight costs and protect local cattlemen, noting wartime quarantine exposed market fragility. A committee was formed to explore a cooperative Iowa market despite existing Sioux City and Cedar Rapids hog and beef outlets.
The Grand Forks Herald, long a stalwart Republican voice, endorses A. B. Cummins for president. The editorial argues his qualifications would unite the party and advance North Dakota’s interests. The endorsement marks a shift from the paper’s previous radical stance as North Dakota’s presidential primary approaches next March.
The annual state corn and small grain show will run January 31 to February 5 at Town State college, in connection with the big short course. Exhibits are expected to be strong, offering farmers a chance to solve seed corn problems. Nearly fifty silver championship caps will be awarded by the Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers' association to class winners. Interested exhibitors should contact Henry L. Kiehling, Secretary, Ames, Iowa.
War devastation in Belgium and heavy horse losses in France Scotland and England threaten global draft horse supply. Experts estimate a quarter century to restore prewar production levels, shifting demand to Iowa breeders to supply pure bred horses for South America Australia New Zealand Japan and China.
Lansing residents continue pressuring for a government bridge linking communities on both river banks. Delegates traveled to Metiwegor to meet Senator Kenyon and Congressman Haugen about the proposal.
A state board report from the St Louis conference shows Iowa ranks third in annual spending on boys and girls clubs with 13 482. Nebraska leads with 19 500 and Indiana follows at 15 400. The program is funded jointly by the federal government and state agricultural colleges with total extension funds projected at 4 782 27 across states for the year starting July 1 1915, with Iowa receiving 220 878 from all sources.
Senator Cummins advocates enlarging and improving the national guard to replace the proposed continental army He proposes police duty for the guard and converting about six army posts into military schools This position aligns with a congressionally influential faction shaping military legislation
November exports from the port of New York surpassed 180 million dollars, the highest in port history. Foodstuffs and explosives led the mix with iron and steel products also high, while wheat is expected to lead food exports.
Ole A. Tonga 73 a farmer near Northwood was killed while feeding hogs in his lot. He was found mutilated with evidence he died about two hours earlier after suffering an apoplexy. His death occurred while alone in the hog lot and was not discovered until about 1 pm.
Prof A F Kay Iowa state geologist told the Des Moines Commercial Club that Iowa coal deposits could last 2500 years at current mining rates. He noted lower grade but ample supply and also cited clay beds at Mason City and other locations enough to endure a thousand years.
Federal judge Reed ruled that possession of drugs named in the Harrison Drug Act was not a violation of the act. The decision followed the case of Letter Car ney of Mason City, arrested for drug possession.
Interstate tariffs approved Saturday will lift midwest passenger rates to 24 cents per mile, increasing Iowa annual fare costs by about 2 million dollars. Current routes like Minneapolis, Tapti, and Chicago see higher tickets under the new plan, with pricing nuances depending on multi-city itineraries and train timeliness.
Iowa State college fed twelve steers that topped Chicago market last week averaging 1540 pounds sold at 1bYe per pound and 67.81 percent dressing. Belmont weighed 1475 pounds dressed 60.45 percent while Armour’s Joe Little praised the carcass as among the best. Dressing around 63 percent is noted as very good. Carcasses will be cut into wholesale holiday cuts for sale.
117 persons were killed by automobiles in Towa during the year ending September 1, 1915, with 1 in Park county. Total deaths in laws reached 21,853, including 1,424 violent deaths. Railroads caused 215 deaths, motorcycles 2. Homicides total near 100, with 10 in August 1915.
Six thousand feet of The Birth of a Nation valued at 82000 were destroyed by an unknown person in the Cecil theater furnace room. A trunk with three reels was stolen from the operator booth and two reels were burned. The third reel exploded near the door, leaving charred ruins eight feet from the furnace.
State Horticultural Officers named at Des Moines session. W. B. Chapman of Correctionville elected president, succeeds Spencer of Randolph who retires after two terms. G. Blodgett of Mount Pleasant elected vice president, Wesley Greene re elected secretary for his eighteenth year. Frank Harrington of Williamsburg re elected treasurer.
The female crocodile lays 50 or 60 eggs in a riverbank sand bank. The hatchlings emerge as they warm in the sun.
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