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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1913
Page
1
A reflective note on courage self control and determination to reach goals. The piece contrasts suffragettes now called arsonettes and historical England ruins with political observations. It mentions a Texas snow storm and comments on Congress and Wilson. It lists contact details for two professionals at end.
Importers publishers printers and bookbinders advertise at Eaton Publishing House Decorah Iowa. T M Enger fire and tornado insurance. Steamshagene 406 Main Street. MEN BEAR clothing wholesale and retail offering all men s wear. OTT CO trimmings Washington Street Decorah Iowa. HAUGEN groceries and provisions West Water Street Decorah Iowa 311 3 West Water St. K Rias druggist and stationer Castalia Ia offers drugs paints oils confectionery cigars and more. Telephone exchange referenced.
A column debates tariff policy, politics, and living costs. It cites Bryan Clark and Rockefeller figures, Rhode Island independence, English protection, and U S trade with Mexico. It argues tariff impact on prices is limited and emphasizes supply and demand.
A new structure for the state board of health will take effect after July 4 under a law signed by the governor. A special board of appointment will choose five members, with terms varying up to five years, and a civil sanitary engineer as a fifth member. The secretary of the board will serve a five year term and act as executive officer and health commissioner.
Senator Cummins predicts a national Republican conference or convention this year to address party reorganization. He says the official committee should act, or others will call it, to voice the future direction and remove complaints about the party's organization.
Ed G Dunn, defeated candidate for governor, accuses party backers of betrayal not based on Knights of Columbus. He hints at a concealed informant in the Town as a big Democrat and claims he named a leader to President Wilson. North Dakota reveals seed quality failures at Grafton with eleven samples, only one meeting standard.
The Preston Times reports on the tariff debate as a local issue and its potential wide impact. It notes how tariff changes threaten linen mills and flax farming, citing a telegram from a flax mill president stating contracts will end and flax cultivation will stop due to cheaper imports.
An editorial argues against widespread trampling of private parking by pedestrians. It notes private lawns merit protection and urges reasonable courtesy over new laws, suggesting trespass rules exist and fines may work, but emphasizes voluntary respect for property rights and civic beauty.
The Iowa State college at Ames plans to show moving pictures statewide. F W Beckman head of journalism leases cameras and will film May day fete athletic carnivals and dramatics plus short courses farm institute. Free films offered to five cent theatres to spark rural interest.
K. G. Mackay, a Canadian who came to Town State college for graduate dairying work, has been offered the position of assistant director of agriculture for one of India's largest states. The entrance salary is $2,000 with potential increases up to $4,000 and a life pension.
The note explains that fruit trees need ample space between them to receive sufficient sunlight and air flow, suggesting wide spacing as essential for healthy growth.
Polk county district court orders the state executive council to fix true market values for taxation of railroad express telegraph and telephone properties and farms. The cost may reach about half a million dollars and require expert surveyors.
Congressman Connolly reports the Postmaster General has sent a letter to Congress stressing that postmasters must spend at least eight hours daily in the post office performing government business. The policy pressures postmasters to abandon private work to focus on public duties for which they are paid.
Fayette county supervisors lead in the new road law, designating 180 miles of county roads to be improved. Engineers laid out the routes, graded, drained, and dragged them, connecting principal cities. After these miles, feeder roads will follow, a model other counties should imitate in West Union.
All ninety two county superintendents report farmers' sons have entered the essay contest at the state fair. Seven counties not yet heard from may forgo free transportation if no applicants arrive.
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