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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1914
Page
1
A local compilation of wry observations on politics, society, and public affairs. It lampoons politicians, bankers, and press practices, notes studies on money and banks, and weighs implications of Panama Canal traffic and Mexican conflict, with names like Wilson, Taft, and Hearst appearing in the satirical survey.
A brief quotation notes that after turning fifty a man begins to see insults about being old in newspapers. The Topeka Capital cites this reflection on aging and public perception.
Dr Frank Crane reviews Iowa with data from census figures and economic indicators. He highlights farm land value, dairy output, livestock, machinery, and per capita wealth, noting Iowa's prominence in reading material and chautauqua culture while joking about auto spending and hens funding the car era. He cites state comparisons and a strong export pattern for butter and poultry.
The Iowa State Highway Commission warns road officials to hang red warning lights at washed out bridges or other dangerous road conditions. Barricades alone are not enough. whenever feasible red lights should signal danger to travelers, including teams or fast vehicles, to prevent accidents.
The piece asserts the Mexican war is a battle between Waters-Pierce and Standard Oil for railroad control and other interests. It condemns the profiteering and violence caused by these corporate actions, urging the common man to see through the greed driving the conflict. Emerson commentary frames the moral outrage.
Niagara Falls June 25 A peace plan ends five weeks of mediation by Argentina Brazil and Chile. Protocols fix steps for a provisional Mexican government to be recognized by Mexico and the United States with arbitration of internal affairs, no war indemnity, amnesty for political offenses, and representation for both factions in the new administration. Mediation leaders explain why direct recognition comes after internal agreement.
Judge Smith McPherson of Red Oak Iowa voids the last general assembly vasectomy law. The decision grants a temporary injunction preventing vasectomy for inmate Rudolph Davis. The ruling affects similar laws in other states and is concurred by federal judges Walter Smith and C Pollock.
John Wright assistant state superintendent of the Town Anti Saloon League was elected to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of W C Barber Wright will assume the state superintendent position and seize a rare second chance at the same opportunity.
A hospital furnishing committee invites residents and organizations to assist in outfitting the new structure. Members urge donations of equipment funds and material help to complete the patient care wing and public spaces.
Representatives from Decorah lodges and societies and private citizens seek to furnish a room in the new Decorah hospital now under construction. The Hospital Committee asks contributors to contact President Ben Bear or Secretary E. J. Curtin to coordinate, as furniture orders must be placed soon.
The hospital committee aims for fair, uniform room furnishing standards without restricting expenditures. They invite representatives from societies, lodges, churches, and individuals to discuss all aspects, hoping for a balanced solution and broad satisfaction when the hospital is completed.
Federal Judge McPherson in Hawkins v Bleakly and Garst holds the Iowa workmen's compensation act good law and valid though no formal opinion was issued. He notes the act may curb injuries and court damage suits, discusses constitutional rights, and suggests states may fix compensation for lives lost.
The college inspection board of the War Department in Washington reports to President Thomas H. Macbride commending the University of Iowa military department for progress and improvement during the year. The board says the University is specially commended for the efforts and growth shown.
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