06 May 1915
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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1915
Page
1
A mosaic of wry opinions on current events, politics, and culture. Jests about towns, monarchs, and morals mix with notes on neutrality, trade, and war era tensions. Quotations, local notices, and snippets on railways, prohibition, and public life fill the page, reflecting a period voice and concerns.
The general assembly repeals spearing, expands hunting licensure to trapping, and requires resident aliens to obtain a $10 non resident license. New fishways on dams, seizure of illegal gear, and tighter size limits for game fish are enacted along with limits on prairie chickens and quail. A new road law group adjusts license fund distribution and road administration.
After the thirty sixth assembly many senate members will not seek re election. Notable exits include Justin R. Doran of Boone Lars W. Boe of Winnebago Guy M. Gillette of Cherokee Francis A. Heald of Linn Thomas B. Robinson of Franklin and Chase H. Thomas of Union. Twenty one members have one term left led by Allen Caswell Chase Eversmeyer Enger Fleck Foskett Frailey Greene Groat Henibaum Jackson Latter Lindly Parker Schrupp Thompson Voorhees White Whitmore.
The last general assembly altered the weed cutting law through the Durant bill, shifting the allowable cutting window to July 1 through August 1. Complaints cited noxious weeds seeding too early, prompting earlier action. counties may cut weeds if owners fail and assess the cost to the property.
The state fair will admit old soldiers and their wives or widows free on all days. Previously only one or two days were designated for veterans. Directors note veterans now rest fifty years after the war and will honor them with free entry using their discharge papers or bronze buttons.
Consul John M. Savage notes a Sheffield firm has introduced stainless steel claimed to be nonrusting, unstainable and untarnishable. The steel is said to suit table cutlery with original polish retained after use and simple washing to cleanse even with acidic foods.
Electricity powers a Detroit coke oven purifying process to remove tar from artificial gas. Gas flows through a highly ionized field created by a high tension discharge up to 800 volts, causing tar to form into large drops that separate easily.
Nine cows in Colchester Connecticut were reported with hoof and mouth disease but a veterinarian determined they were in toxicated after examination. The likely cause was eating too many apples.
A note on handling heavy automobiles warns that weight and long wheel base demand strength judgment and care. High momentum requires foresight and the vehicle must avoid soft ground and deep ruts to stay safe.
While splitting wood on his farm near Newton Amzi Corner discovered a copper penny from 1812 in a log. The coin remains exceptionally well preserved with clear date and portrait. Nearby reports note the Department of Commerce indicating imports last month at 125 million dollars, about 15 percent lower than last year, with war tax expected to cover the deficit.
Erosion worldwide reshapes coastlines and riverbanks with claims that the Mississippi has eroded territory from several states, effectively shrinking their lands as the river shifts course and carries away soil. The piece stresses astonishment at the scale of natural change driven by water and sediment.
A local field note records tree ages including the ivy at 200 years, elm about 130 years, linden on Sotte Lane with uncertain age, oak near 400 years, and the fir ranging from seven to twelve years.
At the World’s Fair in San Francisco the Iowa exhibit in the Palace of Agriculture draws intense notice for a sign linking Iowa to the Lord’s Prayer line Give us this day our daily bread. Visitors copy the inscription noting Iowa’s claim to supply the nation’s food needs amid many country displays.
Cedar Rapids Republican notes Rock Island lines will expand shops in the city to rehabilitate rolling stock for years ahead. President Mudge, now an administering receiver, is described as a practical railroad man who will ensure Cedar Rapids and Iowa remain productive and the line ready for heavy traffic.
A Mason City and Clear Lake group carried the northeastern Odd Fellows anniversary association meeting for next year to Clear Lake. The Cresco event marked the ninety sixth founding anniversary draw with 2000 to 3000 attendees, a grand parade and high standard speeches.
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