31 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1914
Page
1
A digest of editorials notes the era's shifting diplomacy and domestic debates. It covers proposed Belgian immigration, European war headlines, Prohibition prospects, political maneuvering in California and Washington, and public sentiment on arms, roads, and unity under Wilson.
Des Moines 1914 report on the upcoming General Assembly, including the speaker race among Brady Barry and Atkinson, efforts to reform prison labor at Fort Madison, establish a Fort Madison factory for motor trucks, and potential changes to the state highway system and county engineering provisions amid ongoing capitol extension debates. Governor Clarke’s inaugural address and national interests loom large.
Washington December 23 Both anti prohibitionists and prohibitionists declare satisfaction after the House failed to adopt the Hobson resolution to submit a constitutional amendment for national prohibition. The final tally 197 for and 189 against with 258 needed.
The house post office committee backed Postmaster General Burleson's plan to revise the salary table. Many postmasters now earning up to 60000 will see pay reductions to 4000 4500 5000 or 5500 with some staying at 6000 and a few rising. The biggest cuts hit second class offices where current 2000 to 2900 salaries move to 2000 2500 and those between 2500 and 5000 to 2500.
Commissioner Barney of the dairy and food department reviews a proposed trademark outline for Towa butter showing the state border with a double circle bearing Best towa Butter and Honor Bright, plus a cow head inside. Creamery men are to be consulted for better suggestions before copyright adoption.
An illustrated booklet from the agricultural extension department offers free copies titled Rope and Its Uses. It teaches knots for splices hitches halters and practical rope work. The note jokes about dirigible balloons and mocks fishing tackle styles.
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