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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1913
Page
1
A lengthy column surveys politics, economics, and social issues with quips on Adlai Taft Wilson and public policy. It notes parcels post launch success, road-building activism, and saloon petition debates, urging practical fixes and accountability amid national trends.
W C Hayward former secretary of state will urge Gov Carroll to adopt a counties based motor vehicle tax with a nominal state registration fee to fund a complete vehicle registry. The plan would raise state income by about 25000 while keeping taxes tied to horsepower and current county distributions.
The forthcoming Iowa State Banking Department report notes 1 706 financial institutions in the state and 309 private banks. It argues for broader state supervision and a larger examiners staff funded by department revenue rather than taxpayers. The report cites net bank growth, deposits, and loan totals with reserves around 17.4 percent, urging legislative action.
A reader notes overemphasis on the number thirteen in Governor Wilson coverage and argues history shows cycles. Cites 1802 Cleveland election with “Revised Tariff” and “Democrats Revive” phrases, warning against alarmist rhetoric and urging restraint.
Washington reports say Taft plans a civil government for the Panama canal zone with Col. Goethals as governor and discussions with senators on opposition to his nomination. Democratic leaders meanwhile prepare to oppose Taft appointments, warning of a forthcoming political clash as the next Congress assembles.
Do not use ordinary stamps. Use distinctive parcel post stamps. Do not seal your package wrap and tie securely. Include sender name on outside. Mark perishable items Perishable or Fragile for breakable contents. Buy a ten cent insurance stamp. Do not send packages over eleven pounds or over seventy two inches combined length and girth.
The article notes emeralds dominate precious stones by value and rarity. It states Colombia supplies nearly all mined emeralds and a flawless emerald could fetch about three times a flawless diamond in jewelry markets. It mentions India as an early source and distinguishes the Oriental emerald from the modern gem.
General Grant, urged by the Japanese emperor, crossed the royal footbridge to the palace at Tokyo but halted at its center. He saluted the mikado and stated he could not violate royal tradition, proposing they return the way they came. The gesture was praised as graceful.
Pred K. Braitling begins doll shoe production in a new two story brick factory on Stillman avenue after moving from Middle street. The plant spans nearly 18 000 square feet with 2010 brick mill construction and a stock building of 25985 adjoining. It features up to date modern conveniences and is billed as the world’s only doll shoe factory.
The Winneshiek County State Bank purchases the former Weiser drug store site to construct a three story Bedford stone banking building with a lobby, private cages for each department, and new safety vaults. Interior finishes will feature white marble and mahogany. The bank, once a small operation twenty years ago with 40 000 dollars in assets, now reports assets near 1 000 000 dollars as it plans future growth and transfer of the existing front to a new project elsewhere.
A legislature poll predicts five major issues for the winter session. Workingman’s compensation, good roads, public utilities, a permanent tax commission, and revision of school laws top the agenda. Vague reform proposals are expected, with many bills likely to be introduced, especially on schooling changes.
The sapphires of Ceylon are described as exceptionally beautiful with colors from velvety blue to near white. They occur in greens and yellows, with the green shade called Oriental te pas, and a red sapphire or Ceylon ruby noted as highly valuable as Burmese rubies.
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