27 May 1915
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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1915
Page
1
A long row of opinions and anecdotes on the Lusitania disaster war aims and political currents. The piece notes Roosevelt Wilson and Taft era figures and cites economic and social observations from farmers to city life. It reflects on neutrality Britain Japan and America in wartime.
The article cites a Scientific American note remarking that Earth's population runs about 1.8 billion with annual births near 14 million and deaths 60 to 70 million. It calculates daily births about 220,000 and deaths about 180,000, yielding a net daily increase of 40,000, dwarfing wartime casualties as a microscopic ripple.
The excerpt recalls Kansas heritage with wheat fields and a legendary image of Coronado’s steel-clad soldiers riding through moonlit Kansas. It reflects romantic history themes and regional pride familiar to early 20th century readers.
At Des Moines the Iowa state central committee unanimously endorsed Senator A B Cummins for the Republican presidential nomination in 1916. Leaders from factions met, plans for a vigorous campaign were set, and headquarters were established. Cummins will tour the Northwest after returning from the Hawaiian Islands and Pacific Coast in June.
A statewide bulletin from Iowa State College's agricultural extension estimates annual weed losses for Iowa farmers at no less than 25 million dollars. Dr. L. H. Pammel notes losses arise from nutrient competition, light deprivation, and moisture draw, with weeds like morning glory harming corn and wheat. The bulletin surveys about thirty weed species and control methods.
The Iowa State College animal husbandry office reports 236000 horses and 42000 mules sent to Europe since the war began. Average horse value 160, mule value lower, totaling 837,760,000 for horses. Prof. Pew says the export frees better draft horse opportunities and benefits the U S horse industry.
Syracuse May 22 jury finds in favor of Roosevelt in libel suit by William Barnes. After lengthy deliberation the jury decides Roosevelt’s charges were true and Barnes entitled to no damages. Foreman Warren Summers reads verdict for defendant.
Iowa Day at the Panama Pacific Exposition is set for June 25 with a banquet at the California building expected to host about 400 guests. The following day a former Iowan now in California plans a reception for visiting Lowans. Female laundry workers in Topeka Kansas form a union securing a 54 hour week and a minimum wage of seven dollars weekly.
William H. Crocker lauds Iowa at a Panama-Pacific Expo luncheon calling its agriculture a billion-dollar annual output. He notes Iowa’s 100 million monthly earnings and contrasts California’s growth with Iowa’s visible impact at the exposition. He praises Iowa officials for presenting real facts about the state’s economic strength.
Washington in a May 20 article lists numerous creeks with farming and animal names such as Farm Creek Turkey Creek Pigeon Creek Fox Creek Hawk Creek Rat Creek Honey Creek Milk Creek Cold Water Creek Hog Run Mud Creek and Bear Creek. It notes associated watercourses in Winneshick County including Trout Run Trout River Canoe Creek Walnut Creek and the Turkey River.
The secretary of state reports automobile license plates are three weeks behind applications. Through May 18, 105 038 registrations this year exceed last year by 29 419, with 832 655.05 in fees collected. Clerks total eleven, far short of the required fifty, while Iowa aims to license about 150 000 cars this year.
Senator Albert B. Cummins plans a June return to Des Moines after a lengthy tour of the northwest. John Connolly says Cummins enjoyed a fifteen year long vacation and reports mixed eastern state opinions on a potential 1916 candidacy. The western swing included Denver, Salt Lake, Pasadena and San Francisco with stops penciled for Portland Tacoma Seattle Spokane Butte and Bismarck ending around June 5.
The Manson Democrat outlines three Iowa elections for next year with a presidential primary on April 10, followed by June state and county primaries and a fall general election. Delegates to the national convention and county convention will be elected, with the April ballot featuring questions on whether district delegates be instructed by the state at large or by the congressional district. The June primaries will resemble current practices.
Observers note a rosy pink arc on the western horizon before sunset with a bluish gray segment beneath. As the sun sinks the arc climbs toward the zenith and beyond, revealing the shadow cast by the earth during calm, cloudless evenings.
The nation’s wealth is estimated at 197.8 billion dollars about 1005 dollars per person. Iowa’s per capita wealth ranks second in the nation with about 83.45 dollars per person, according to the census bureau bulletin Estimated Valuation of National Wealth 1850-1912 by Director Samuel L. Rogers.
Ivory from the Congo Free State now reaches Antwerp, boosting total imports when combined with London arrivals despite a drop in shipments to London. This new market transformation reflects shifting trade routes in the ivory industry.
A 19th century style reflection notes four precepts to live by including breaking old customs and meditating on youth. It also observes courting norms with a young man's arm \n at the waist more often than opportunities arise, reflecting social expectations and behavior.
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