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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1914
Page
1
A broad editorial note surveys current events and public figures from early 20th century America. It touches on tariffs, the income tax, Carranza, Goethals, and reforms, with quips about politicians, bankers, and notable figures like Hobson, Beveridge, and Hearst. It recalls Monroe doctrine basics and laments for a grounded public discourse.
State Treasurer W C Brown says April 1 apportionment of automobile tax will greatly increase county shares compared with last year. With about 50 000 registered autos, receipts on hand exceed 470 000 and may top 500 000 by month end.
State food commissioner W B Barney says 86 to 87 million dollars a year could be saved by Iowa farmers by following new instructions on egg and poultry care. Inspectors work on a forthcoming bulletin detailing gathering times and storage to curb spoilage and waste in hot months. The piece also notes a Waterloo newspaper consolidation and tributes to Matt Parrott and George Westinghouse.
Directors unanimously voted to liquidate the United States Express company in the shortest possible time. A liquidation committee includes Charles A. Peabody William A Read W Murray Crane and Haley Fiske. Assets may be sold to a syndicate with the Harriman estate holding a large stake and earnings declines noted for the current fiscal year.
The joint committee reports a San Francisco town building project funded by Waterloo money with about 315,000 already subscribed. The fall 50,000 shortfall has kept specialists from dispatch. once full funds are raised two committee members will go to San Francisco to choose a site. Architects are drafting plans and early contributors from manufacturers wholesalers and business men support the effort.
Ole O Roe state fire marshal reports fourteen Winneshiek county fires in the year with buildings and property totaling 531,036 in damage and 580,150 in total insurance. Losses over insurance reach 810,175 with five partially insured properties and three uninsured fires causing 8375 in losses. Winneshiek County Farmers Mutual, carrying about 5 million in fire risks, shows a very satisfactory year with losses around 10 000 to 11 000.
Washington authorities note postmasters may err in sorting mail and set a $200 penalty for anyone taking letters or newspapers not belonging to them and not returning them promptly. The rule applies to newspapers and dismisses the postmaster fault defense.
The admission of books to parcel post after March 16 will save the state thousands annually. R L Chase says half the delivery cost will disappear as most documents move by parcel post, replacing express for light packages and boosting federal and state revenue.
Hon H L Spaulding of Elma announces runs for the Winneshiek Howard district senate. He served Iowa Legislature in 1904 and 1906 and since 1887 has lived in Elma after Iowa University law grads. He presides over the First State Bank of Elma and holds extensive Howard county land interests.
Tax bill for Iown this year totals 44 392 006 04 dollars an 87 812 511 95 rise from 1915 per a weekly report by W H H Williams chief clerk in the auditor of state's office. The Lee and Butler counts miss amid missing reports. The gain stems from local levies and a near million bridge tax plus more county city and school revenues. In Greater New York 12 000 buildings 5200 frame. Politeness is to do and say the cruelest thing in the sweetest way.
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