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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1913
Page
1
A dense tourist of local services and professionals in Decorah Iowa from The Decorah Republican outlines office hours and contact details for physicians lawyers insurance agents publishers and merchants including Jewell Amy Woodward Apthelt Lutheran Publishing House Enge Bear Haugen Riggs and Castalia druggists with addresses on Water Street Washington Street and Main Street.
A collage of opinion pieces and witticisms on early 20th century politics, economics, and culture. Commentary touches on Wilson and Underwood tariff debates, sugar industry battles, rail and labor themes, suffragette news, and social quips about daily life, taxes, and manners. Various named figures and places appear, weaving satire with political analysis.
The Chicago Tribune reports Col. Martin Mulhall exposes secret lobby operations of the National Association of Manufacturers. Forty four named figures from Congress to Vice President Sherman face investigation as part of a broader probe into tariffs labor and business legislation influence.
The department of agriculture may establish a market news service for farmers and truck gardeners dealing in perishables. A special agent will study how to collect demand and supply statistics and determine prices, transportation costs, storage charges, profits, and related factors. Experts will aid producer and consumer co operatives and help form new cooperative ventures with accounting and cost systems guidance.
The parcel post system earns over 320,000,000 dollars yearly, with two thirds as clear profit. Representatives Lewis of Maryland and Kindell of Colorado push Postmaster General Burleson to cut rates, citing the law grants him broad power to adjust rates and efficiency.
The new July 4 law bans some weapons and requires retail dealers to obtain permits from police officials to sell revolvers and pocket weapons. Purchasers must be reported within 24 hours to the county recorder with buyer details and weapon identification. Permits exist for peace officers and certain guarded occupations. minors under 14 cannot carry. Penalties reach $500 and two years’ imprisonment. Wholesale dealers and jobbers exempt.
Des Moines will have its first woman factory inspector Ellen N Rourke a Des Moines resident and former legislative clerk A L Urick state labor commissioner submitted her name to the executive council for approval The move follows years of advocacy by women factory workers and clubs with operation to begin July 4.
Fifty six years ago William Alexander Scott, donor of the grounds where the state capitol stands, was buried on the hill now beneath the capitol. His grave has remained unmarked though efforts have been made to honor it. The state historical department and the Polk County Pioneers' club will erect a tablet over the grave, the first clear sign of a fitting remembrance for one of the state’s early benefactors.
A Western banker declines a loan to a wool producer fearing the Underwood tariff will ruin wool. President Wilson presses for influence over lobbyists as Congress weighs the tariff. Testimony cites the President's private Senate meeting as guiding senators to back the bill.
Watt James, a township road superintendent in Clay County, was arrested by the sheriff and county attorney and prosecuted for failing to perform required road work. He was fined 810 and costs. Officials say more prosecutions may follow if this case sets an example.
Parcel post stamps will be valid on all classes of mail on and after July 1. Ordinary stamps will be good on parcel post packages under an order issued by Postmaster General Burleson.
J A O Preus of St Paul, son of Luther College professors, tells Pioneer Press Wilson’s currency message shows he is boss of Congress. He says the Southern Democrats fear defying him, Bryan is a side issue, and New York papers fear a wealthy, politically controlled finance system. Preus also warns the tariff bid will hurt Northwest farmers and urges a protective league.
R W Shapleigh report from 250 traveling salesmen shows Hawkeye State outperforming others in the Mississippi Valley. Iowa’s dry goods shoe and hardware houses report record sales with average two month gains of 21 percent in Iowa versus 16 in Missouri and 7 in Kansas. General conditions in Iowa praised for corn, ensilage, and livestock feeding.
Former Governor Warren Garst will head Iowa's industrial commission under the workers compensation law at a salary of 83000 annually. The governor Clarke offered the post. Garst accepted by telegram from Wellesley College, where his daughter studies. He will assume duties on July 4. He has long focused on reform of the compensation claims system. He was not a candidate.
Washington June 27 Representative Galloway of Texas who blocked the 4000 appropriation to send District of Columbia veterans to the Gettysburg celebration was called out of the chamber and returned to find the house in roars of laughter as the resolution passed unanimously This old trick can be played on new members a few times but they soon learn.
Attorney General Mc Reynolds declared that the Webb law forbidding interstate liquor shipments into dry areas is not a criminal statute and violations cannot be prosecuted in U S courts. The law merely bans interstate traffic and carries no penalty for infractions.
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