13 May 1915
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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1915
Page
1
A wide ranging editorial observes civic effort over fear and cautions on prudence in politics and business. It notes European war reporting, American industry, and social attitudes with reflections on stars like Roosevelt and Aldrich, Arbor Day proposals, and civic modernization in towns.
The Sioux City Journal surveys Iowa pride noting figures linked to cities from Lillian Russell to Buffalo Bill and Billy Sunday. It asks readers to propose additions, highlighting how communities celebrate notable Iowa natives across the state.
Iowa state banks reported April 19 deposits totaling 8.328 billion, up 5.85 million from last year. Since February 2 deposits have climbed nearly 84.7 million while overdrafts fell by about 20 million amid a state campaign. Franklin.
The Lusitania was torpedoed near the Irish coast and sank in about thirty minutes with over 1100 dead. Among the dead were 188 Americans including Alfred Vanderbilt and Elbert Hubbard. The Dubuque Times-Journal urges calm, moderation, and avoidance of heated debate as the United States contemplates neutral rights and growing European conflict.
Investigation shows railroads failed to influence legislators last winter to raise passenger rates. Iowa lawmakers ignored the appeal. no action was sought. Similar lack of response occurred in other states as the move remained formal with no expected action this session. Interstate Commerce Commission action on higher rates is expected later this year.
Iowa babies who missed high scores last year may compete again at the state fair beginning August 23 in new rural city and town divisions. Gold silver and bronze medals will honor health improvement with no cash prizes due to American Medical Association objections. The board allocates 300 dollars for loving cups and medals. The note also mentions the Turkish Attar of Rose trade valued at 1 million dollars.
Census figures from eighteen Iowa counties indicate rural and urban gains with total state population approaching 2,500,000. Early reports show rural increases of about 39,430 and urban gains around 83,46, with Des Moines expected to exceed average city growth.
A healthy looking farmer at the San Francisco Agricultural Palace steals corn from the Towa exhibit shelling about ten bushels to feed pigeons in the Court of the Universe. Officials fear the shelling will deplete the display crop and jeopardize the season. Signs reading Hands Off were posted to protect diseased animals amid reports of 533000 infected of 57000000 inspected, with losses from hog cholera and cattle tick reaching up to 150 million dollars.
An average sized oak transfers about 123 tons of water from soil to atmosphere during the five months it remains leafed, through its extensive transpiration system.
Memorial Day events planned for May 29 1918 with a parade forming at 10 am on Main Street and proceeding to State Street Water Street and Riverbridge for a memorial service. The program includes readings by Mrs Mabel Linn and Nelle Jewell, an address by E W Cutting, and hymns with veterans and civic groups participating. A burial commemoration will follow and a city union service is noted for May 7.
State temperance organizations quietly work to unify party dry sentiment behind one gubernatorial candidate. A bipartisan committee led by the Business Men's Temperance association coordinates the effort with D W Norris of the Marshalltown Times-Republican and LT Jones of Des Moines as members. The third member could not be obtained.
News from Clear Lake reports Pat McGuire, longtime head of Cerro Gordo county farm, selected to run the state custodial farm. He has overseen the epilepsy colony and made the Cerro Gordo facility highly profitable among poor farms in the state.
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