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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1916
Page
1
Decorah Republican Printing and ware with prices and Lutheran specialty. Address Decorah Iowa. L Tm Enger offers fine dry goods Trimmings a specialty saltine of ory ong ne Water and Washington Decorah Iowa K Nl HaUgen listed.
A mosaic of opinions and anecdotes on war, preparedness, economics, and morality. The column rails at burdened civilians, praises preparedness, and critiques policies from Brandeis to Wilson while noting crop values, inflation, and public safety. It cites Poland Belgium and Panama, ships armor, and the cost of defense.
The Iowa state food and dairy department ruled that fractional strength lemon extract cannot be sold after May 1. Inspectors will seize on sale products and declare them misbranded. The department cites noncompliance with legal standards for lemon and turpentine free extracts. Dealers are urged to clear stock before prosecutions begin.
County officials decide to apply Calhoun’s 1916 automobile fund share to graveling the road system. The 1915 grant was 11205, rising to about 14000 for this year, aiming to surface 12 to 14 miles. Engineers at Town State College favor the plan to curb waste and improve long term results.
McGregor reports a proposed National Park plat being prepared for Washington and Senator Kenyon. The area spans Sny Magill south of McGregor to the Yellow River north, highlighting scenic river views, historic sites, and early Clayton County settlements. Park enthusiasm grows with support from residents and attractors outside the state joining the McGregor Park club of leaders from Metiregor North Metiregor Elkader Lansing Waukon Dubuque and Cedar Rapids.
Grinnell, Cornell, and Coe appear among the nine largest independent colleges, ranking third, seventh, and ninth respectively. Other top schools listed include Dartmouth, Oberlin, Colorado, Williams, Pomona, Carleton, and more. An aviator notes high flying for safety, though not entirely satisfactory.
William H. Smith died February 15 at his East Water Street home after a two week neuritis illness. Born in England March 21 1837 he amassed 750 acres in Bluffton and Decorah areas and became a Citizens Savings Bank stockholder. He funded a hospital with ten thousand dollars from his and sister Matilda’s estates, aiding countywide campaign. Funeral was February 20 at his home with Rev. Wellington McVettie. burial in Russell Cemetery.
Senator Cummins spoke in Des Moines on his return from St. Paul where he addressed Sinclair and urged government manufacture of munitions as the preferred solution to current conditions. Charles Rawson and Howard Clark noted the unusually enthusiastic reception. He planned no return to the West before the session ends unless demand forces another trip.
The state board of parole granted parole to forty-one prisoners between January 22 and February 11. Each man was required to be provided with employment likely to last at least six months before release. Finding work remains a major ongoing duty for the board.
G B Mac Donald of Iowa State College outlines a six year rotation on an Ames forestry plot turning waste land into cottonwood posts. An acre yields 200 posts annually, starting at $11 per acre with creosoting extending life to 25 years.
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