24 Jun 1915
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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1915
Page
1
A composite list of Decorah area offices and practitioners including Daubney and Hoeg physicians, lung specialists, surgical services, osteopathic and dental listings, attorneys Barthell and Cutting, Sugar Bowl Ice Cream Factory, Lutheran Publishing House, and other local trades with offices and phone numbers.
A collection of editorial observations from a historical newspaper critique covers wartime politics, domestic policy shifts, and public figures. It cites James Mann, William Jennings Bryan, Champ Clark, and President Wilson while commenting on prohibition, economics, and social trends with period-voiced satire.
The Harriman National Bank of New York promotes Iowa as a land of milk and honey. It highlights Iowa as leader in farm products livestock farms and agricultural wealth per capita, noting Iowa’s wealth at 3345 dollars per person and its prominent farming and manufacturing base.
The department of agriculture reports only 1.0 percent of apples placed in cold storage last fall remained in coolers on June 1. The estimate is based on reports from 17 firms.
A summary from the Magazine of American History recounts 1816 as a year of persistent cold and gloom. Snow, heavy rains, and smoke veiled the sun, frost lingered into May, crops failed to mature, birds died in nests, and fruit rotted on trees, leaving scarce seed and high prices for next year.
The report states that Iowa leads in corn crop value surpassing Canada and Argentina. Iowa’s annual corn yield exceeds iron ore coal petroleum and major mine products nationwide. The state also has the most bearing apple trees and an apple crop value rivaling only New York Pennsylvania Michigan and Missouri. Berry crops outpace all west of the Mississippi except Missouri and California. Iowa’s swine value exceeds farm crops of all eleven mountain and Pacific states except California.
The Greater Des Machines committee cites Iowa leading in farm product value livestock and property per person while ranking high in land use and wealth per capita. It notes Iowa's low illiteracy as a key educational strength, citing a 17 percent illiteracy rate in towns per the Dubuque Times Journal.
A Mayflower sundial brought to America will be dedicated and presented to Ames by the local DAR chapter. The sundial, secured by bequest, sits on a pedestal on the library lawn. Dedication exercises will be led by Mrs. Mary H. S. Johnson state regent of the DAR.
The article notes that the cost of living is higher each year in the United States based on government statistics. It cites that the market basket for a typical working man's family in 1914 was $106.08 higher than in 1913, indicating persistent inflation and rising prices across key expenditures.
The passage contemplates President Wilson’s note to Mesia and its potential to unite factions in Mexico against Villa and Huerta. It argues that a united country might yield a stable government and that halting arms exports could reduce violence, leaving combatants with little to fight over.
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes good rains and cold helping corn, grasses, and pastures with widespread growth in corn and general optimism. It cautions a few low fields may suffer but overall prospects remain strong with potential for steady to better yields. A cynical closing line on business optimism follows.
The Supreme Court disposed of the Webb-Kenyon liquor cases without ruling on the law’s constitutionality or its construction. The cases centered on whether the Webb-Kenyon act authorized states to regulate interstate liquor shipments intended for use in violation of local law, and whether personal use shipments fall under the act. The decision discussed interstate commerce limits, state prohibitions, and varied state responses to enforcement.
Governor Clarke appoints three state agents attached to the attorney general to aid local officials in crime detection and conviction. George E. Bidwell of Des Moines, a former deputy U S marshal, joins Brunson of Algona and Rock of themn as the new appointees. Kidwell and Brunson begin July 4 while Rock starts duties January 1.
The quote credits Sir Samuel Chisholm with noting that nine-tenths of good comes from the influence of individuals rather than laws or strong resolutions. It underscores the power of private virtue and leadership in shaping society.
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