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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1914
Page
1
A long, mixed notice lists offices and services in Decorah Iowa including farm mortgages loans fire and tornado insurance and a stream of editorial quips and political jabs on current events. It previews local ads and a notebook of famous names and events with brief, satirical commentary and references to national figures and issues.
The court held that a widow twice married, with one husband divorced and another a deserter, is not a widow under the town pension law. It rejected efforts to broaden the term to a “grass widow.” Pension application in War-ren county denied on this basis.
Iowa's high court rules the Webb Kenyon act remains in force enforcing illegal liquor traffic prohibitions. The decision aligns with Town statutory aims, upholding interstate shipments being barred in dry areas for unlawful use, while not altering personal or legal use shipments. The ruling preserves prohibition against bootlegging and enforces state control over dry territory commerce.
A 1913 1914 production record from the Kinsley Bros. Jersey herd near McGregor shows 24 pedigreed cows and heifers produced 677.7 pounds of butter valued at 1850.01 dollars, about 7.9 dollars per cow per year for butter fat, plus skim milk and calf additions, implying a net around 70 dollars per cow despite no grain feeds or special attention.
The state auditor’s report issued last week shows Iowa banks increased deposits by over sixteen million dollars in the previous year and since the November call deposits rose another over nine and a half million. A remark notes an insane asylum as an attractive place due to many people choosing to stay there.
Iowa's 1918 poultry output surpasses Alaska, California, and every state. Iowa claims twice as many fowls and eggs as Minnesota, with hens laying about 1,170,569,772 eggs annually and a three month vacation. The department notes egg value near 21 million dollars and total poultry value around 38 million, making Iowa a nationwide hub for ham and bacon production.
A resolution by Republican Rep fireen of Iowa asks the Interstate Commerce Commission to probe the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad and related holding companies. It seeks reports on their formation, control, holding profits, and related interests, noting prior New Haven Frisco investigations as a warning. The German army reportedly equips autos with pocketed motorcycles for disabled car use.
The article explains how the new income tax affects farmers. It outlines reporting requirements for those with net income over 3000 and potential fines for late filing. It details allowable deductions including farm production costs, repairs, and limitations on replacing barns or fencing. It emphasizes accurate record keeping and the need for a bookkeeper.
The Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul Railway will run a beef special from March 17 to 27 across Iowa in partnership with the Iowa Beef Producers' Association and Iowa State College lecturers. The route starts at Slater, extends to Marion, then Milwaukee lines in the northeast, west to Rock Valley, and back to Milwaukee lines in the west central area. Seven towns daily with at least an hour per stop. Rex Beresford says the focus will be baby beef production, with practical demonstrations and a carload of choice animals. The train carries Iowa State College professors and association officers, plus a Washington bureau representative. last year’s similar trip reached about 10,000 farmers, with expectations for similar or greater attendance.
John T. Hamilton of Cedar Rapids former state board of control member announced last week his bid for governor on the democratic ticket. Campaign manager Paul Kersch of Davenport, a Sec oul district Democrat, secured his consent. Hamilton was urged to run two years ago and declined. he previously served as a Democratic congressman in 1800.
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