Reaping What They Loved Free Sugar Debate in West
In editorials from Decorah Iowa the piece argues Western states Colorado and California who backed free trade and a Democratic Congress now push to resist sugar duties. It notes sugar beet growers face pressure from tariff revision and warns party shifts may favor free sugar and downward revision in the next Congress. The piece suggests sugar trusts oppose beet growers and questions past voting decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Times
Wilson
Colorado
Washington
California
Congress
Senate
House
Sugar Trust
Louisiana
The Next Legislature A Strong Farmer Representation
Fifty two farmers sit in the Thirty-fifth general assembly set to convene January 13. Forty seven of one hundred two House members claim farming ties. The Senate counts nineteen lawyers and two editors, with Justin Barry, Edwin J. Sidney, and Charles W. Miller named among officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
State House
Senate
Samuel W. Neal
Washington
John H. Taylor
Farmington
House
Justin Barry
Walker
Linn County
Edwin J. Sidney
Greenfield
Charles W. Miller
Waverly
Patents Granted to Iowans for Week Ending Dec 24 1912
A list of Iowa residents receiving patents includes J. M. Beach Marshalltown for a furnace regulator D. B. Cole Washington for a photo shutter R. E. Bushnell Hubbard for a kerosene oil generator A Colbert and J F Gillespie Des Moines for a welding device A B Hanson Mason City for a ditching machine K A Hornbostel Jr Des Moines for a trolley pole C R Lowe Mallard for a hay stacker tongue support J A Nelson Ellsworth for a cleaner attachment for grain elevators E L Ray Agency for a handle fastening for picks and other tools P Tyselling Vella for a spring tire R T Wright Meltonville for transmission gearing. A scientist found 44 percent seed production with bumblebees present and 9 percent without insects in clover seed tests, suggesting bees aid pollination and advising leaving a hay patch for them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
C. R. Lowe
Mallard
J. A. Nelson
Ellsworth
E. L. Ray
Agency
P. Tyselling
Vella
R. T. Wright
Meltonville
Conventions At Ames Open January Agricultural Programs
Iowa State college hosts six state conferences during the first two weeks of January as part of the farmers short course. Dairying sessions feature Ayrshire Jersey Guernsey and Holstein talks with judges and dairy experts. county agents gather January 7 to share progress. beef cattle breeders January 6. draft horse breeders January 8. corn growers January 9 with banquet and exhibit. rural life conference January 4-5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
William Galloway
Waterloo
Ayrshire
J. J. Richardson
Jersey
Lowa Holstein Association
Towa
Charles F. Curtiss
San Jordan
Pettis County
Missouri
Beef Producers’ Association
Chas. Escher
Botna
Geo. Burge
Mount Vernon
Cyrus Tow
Norway
John Gosling
Kansas City
W. A. McHenry
Denison
Rural Life
A Mechanical Violin Plays Itself at Pearson's Weekly
A new self playing violin is described as delicate and sweet in tone. The device features a circular horsehair bow moving around three violins with uncanny fingers along the neck. It can play hard tunes, but cannot tune itself and requires human tightening when notes go flat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearson’s Weekly
Celebrities Oliver Herford Not Met in January America
Oliver Herford writes of notable figures in January issue of American Magazine. He imagines a gleaming Shining One and a chaste Rudyard Kipling chest of Untold Treasures while parodying Arnold Bennett and the habit of prompt book releases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Herford
Miver Herford
Rudyard
Arnold Bennett
Bennett
Western Hemisphere
Sanitary design guides future home building standards
A public health column urges future homeowners to hire sanitary engineers for site selection and ventilation. It endorses open grassy lawns, half basements with proper drainage and ventilation, hollow-wall blocks, and winter air intake via basement windows to improve health and reduce medical costs. It rails against wasteful “show” rooms and advocates family oriented living spaces centered on light, air, and happiness. A New York jurist offers a provocative line on necessity and law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Oak
Iowa
Illuminating the New Home for Healthful Light
A guide to proper illumination by electricians and architects. Emphasizes eye safety over decorative effects, recommends professional electrical work, and explains lamp power, shades, height, and reflectors for homes. Warns against glare, excessive light, and dust-related light loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thut
Dos and Donts for 1913 Sunny Living Rules
A compilation of 1913 proverbs urging cheer, moderation, rest, and healthful living. Emphasizes patience, peaceful thoughts, cheerful conduct, and treating others well while avoiding worry, excess, and anger. Ends with timeless maxims about patience, hope, and doing unto others.
Public Proceedings of the Board of Supervisors December 16 1912
The December 16 1912 session notes adjournment to December 23 1912 and records auditing claims for various county expenses. It lists appointments and bids for county jobs including physician janitor and overseer, and notes settlements with Clinton Bridge and Iron Works.
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Board of Supervisors
O. M. Series
G. A. Meyer
K. W. Knutson
P. F. Meyer
Morton
Tvs
Clinton Bridge and Iron Works
Clinton
Town
C. M. Selnes
FE. W. Christopher
C. Morton
Decorah City
Nate
Nature
T Anderson Oscar
Adams N. H
Annas Ole
Anna Peder
Bergsrude Hans
Busehman F
Bucknell Archie
Bidne & Istad
Becker J. & Son
Brovold Ingert
Funke Herman
Griffith J. W
Labor
Jirak L. A
Kapell Theo., Et al
Kleisart H. T
J Loves A. H
Ty Langaas John
Lansing’ Herman
Magnus
Soukup
Tabor
Bertossa C. F
Nightwatch C. F
Decorah Furniture Co
Eden Oy
Decorah Cement Sidewalk Co
Bee
Fortcampes Matron C. F
Funke
Mdse
C.F
McKinney Chas. E
Schamel Geo
C. PF
Armstrong Cecil
Emery Ambrose
Feldstein Sam
Stanley Et al
OGM
K.D
Pauper
Hennessy F. A
Peer Larsen Severt
Clothing
G. F
France
Treen ‘Oleson
Birds That Hold Courts
Birds such as ravens starlings and crows are described as holding courts of justice to mete out punishment to offenders. The piece notes their assembled conclaves, grave postures and long trials with some birds voting or speaking aloud. Naturalists observed certain individuals being attacked and killed at the close of these trials before the group dispersed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's Weekly
Cure for Loss of Memory Breathes Back the Text
A London Chronicle item recalls Canon Fleming who forgot his sermon after injuring his wrist. He used three deep breaths to recall his text and deliver the sermon. The anecdote ends with a moral about breathing freely. The note adds a pantry tip about red ants in a stamp pad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canon Fleming
Bath
Camberwell
Paddington
London
Do Not Have Soft Feet and Foot Ease Advertisement
An Allen s Foot Ease powder relieves Chil blains and foot aches in a foot bath. For lasting comfort use Allen s Foot Ease antiseptic powder in shoes. Sold by all druggists for 25e. Uneasy lies the head with flies nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Danger From Grippe and Remedies Promoted
An advertising note warns of grippe leading to pleurisy or pneumonia and promotes Vincl cod liver and iron without oil as a quick strength booster. It quotes Mrs. A. A. Grabill of Strasburg Virginia and E. J. Parman of Decorah Iowa endorsing the product with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grippe
Vinci
A. A. Grabill
Strasburg
Vincl
E. J. Parman
Decorah
Iowa
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A. K. Battey & Son
Ames
Rudyard Kipling
Washington Star
Public Health Column
J. W. Kime
Fort Dodge, Town
New York
Rati Ltihen
Official
Proceedings OF the Board OF Supervisors
Anderson A. C
Brittendahl C. W
Broghammer Simon
B. H
C. H. Decorah Gas Co
C. A. Decorah Cement Sidewalk Co
Sidewalk
C. H
Tagvoldstad & Co. Coal Cai F
H. and
Sos
Johnson P. & Sons
Harmon M. A
Insanity
Insanity Hamre J. L
Kirkebyer
Kornmeyer H. F
Knutson K. W
Lovejoy H. F
E. Midland Chemical Co
Geants
Merten C
H.C
Lerk Remington Suecerane
Schrubbee Supplies
Swezey A. J
Insanity Swezey A
Bee Expty i Sorenson A. J
Standard Oi Co
Tillapaugh W. G
Toplifte L
Rod Honed Wold T. A
Road Whalen P. HL
P. Young John
H. Young John
Plunkett W. A
P. Reed Luther
Com
Williams J
Sainteek
Anderson Sam
Roger Jno
Bjerke Julius
Bernatz
Noland Ole
Halse Will
Kuhn Anten
Peterson Anton
Rerdolf Albert
Soukup J. J
Saxvik Gilbert
Sanden K
Sanden Ole K
Sanden Ole
M. A. Taylor Hath
Ieber Taylor W. E
Poses Bee
Reeey Pawteene
Haeteaee
Ain
Ely
Dta
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
Waukon
Postville
Ossian—Calmar— Ridgeway
Cresco
Canton Mabel
Spring Grove
West Water Street
N. H. Adams
B.A. Stockdale Tde i
Ue Tiocreale
Ile
Bright
Stockdale
Mey
B. A. Stockdale
Utica Building
Republican
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