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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1916
Page
1
A long column of quotes and observations covers politics, finance, and society. It references Theodore Roosevelt, Wilson, Bryan, and Taft. notes on beef and corn markets. a pro and anti prohibition stance. emergent US preparedness. and industrial topics including camphor production and highway savings. The miscellany weaves cultural quips with economic and political commentary from the era.
The Des Moines convention of the Republican party adopted a platform and nominated H. M. Havner of Marengo for attorney general and John Gusher of Winterset for railroad commissioner. It called for unity after a smooth process, reaffirmed support for Charles E. Hughes, and endorsed Gov. George W. Clarke’s record while pledging strict law enforcement and temperance, with a focus on road improvements and fiscal restraint.
The state executive council decided there will be no increase in the state tax levy for 1916. Expenditures will be similar to 1915 with no general rise in values. Total levies total about 4.5 mills yielding roughly 34 216 000, split between the general fund and the capital extension fund. Letters will go to county auditors outlining the levy.
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