10 Jun 1915
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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1915
Page
1
A collage of editorial snippets and reflections on World War I era topics. It includes jokes on wealth and politics, notes on Germany Italy and Britain, suffrage, prohibition, and a long quotation about the American flag and national ideals. The piece surveys public opinion and moral stances amid wartime strain.
George Stevenson lived a life defined by optimism charity and ambition guided by a motto he embraced Make the best of everything think the best of everybody hope the best for yourself The words reflect his belief in positive thought and generous spirit as keys to achievement and character.
California products including canned fruit wine and dried fruit are arriving in eastern markets through the Panama Canal, signaling expanded trade routes and stronger regional distribution for West Coast producers.
More than 700 inmates are confined at the Anamosa reformatory and about 700 at the Fort Madison prison. Thirty years ago both institutions held far fewer, with state growth outpacing prison growth. Analysts point to transient workers as a major factor, noting rail lines and Jones county findings where convictions largely involved short-term entrants.
The Town Weights and Measures Law requires selling fresh berries and small fruits in interior boxes of one quart, pint, or half pint dry measure. Raised bottoms are encouraged to prevent crushing, aid air circulation, and keep berries drier. Call for careful box selection to avoid confiscation, and advise home handling tips to air dry berries on plates in a cool dry spot.
Iowa state engineering station at Ames finds major coal price increases needed before river power becomes economical. Low water head and flat terrains reduce potential, while swamp drainage lowers stream flows in dry months. High investment in lines and equipment also hinders development. Town 38 records 7 029 hp in 1912, Keokuk dam adds 150 000 hp, Decorah plants total 1400 hp, Humboldt plant produces three 175 kilowatt generators. Source: Netter Town Des Moines paper.
The insurance commissioner reports that Town companies hold securities worth over 63.03 million dollars as of June 1, up 825 thousand in a month. These safe investments, including bonds and mortgages, are held for safekeeping to ensure prudent business. The rising securities imply more policies and higher life insurance payments by the public.
The largest locomotive in use is a 120 foot compound engine weighing 550000 pounds. It operates as an oil burner with 4000 gallons of oil and 12900 gallons of water, costing 43380 dollars to build. These giants are so long one unit is hinged midship for turning. The tail end notes a cultural aside on dressing to match inner souls, critiquing public self awareness.
U S Department of Agriculture specialists promote borax dusting at manure heaps garbage cans and refuse spots to prevent fly hatching. The simple preventive method beats traps poisons and swatters by saving time labor and reducing disease risk from flies.
A minister asked about differences between licensed and ordained ministers regarding performing marriages in Towa. The assistant attorney general noted the law ties them together and that marriage is treated as an irregular and unimportant matter under Towa law, so it matters little who officiates.
Washington reports Germany sent Jonkheer van Rheel Gildermeister to present terms to President Wilson. Terms include Belgium and Northern France evacuated, Poland reconstituted, freedom of the seas, Alsace Lorraine to France, African colonies acquired by Germany, and a return of prewar colonies except Kiaochau. The envoy carried credentials and a letter from Queen Wilhelmina, and sought access to the State Department but was refused.
Charles H. Sullivan was announced as state parole officer at Fort Madison prison, resigning his deputy warden post effective the month. Sullivan, with seven years at the prison, has led executive duties in warden's absence and is highly regarded for Bertillon and identification work, with headquarters in Des Moines. The successor at the Fort Madison institution has not been named.
The last general assembly enacted a Durant bill that shifts weed cutting dates two weeks earlier. Weeds must be cut in the 30 day period July 1 to August 1, instead of July 15 to August 15. County boards may cut if owners fail and assess the cost against the property.
The late Frank C. Ives, famed billiardist, boasted a mighty right arm as he struck a ball to fly around the table striking eleven cushions. He outpaced Schaefer and Carter by three feet nine inches while rivals Fitzsimmons and Corbett showed far fewer cushions. Ives weighed 165 pounds at the time. New York Journal notes a sharp, vivid memory of his skill.
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