06 Nov 1913
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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1913
Page
1
Editorial excerpt reflects varied public concerns from health to politics. It cites figures like Mrs. Pankhurst, President Wilson, Cummins, and Hearst while debating tariffs, US naval strength, canal openings, and election outcomes. It notes cultural touchstones, stockpiled opinions, and warnings about future governance.
An editorial argues tax blame lies with tax levying bodies rather than assessors or the executive council. It urges Republicans to publish clear comparisons of new and old mill rates, noting many counties raise levies as assessments grow. It calls for holding county boards, township trustees, and city councils accountable through press reporting.
The Educational Board of Examiners proposes reforms to uniform county certificates. Changes include allowing two examinations per year for first applicants, granting reexamined certificates on the first secular day after exams, abolishing the nine and six month teaching requirements for renewals, and ending the sixty day renewal filing limit. Renewals depend on pedagogical reading and fitness, with renewal conditioned on continued reading each teaching year.
Joe Mitchell Chapple of Boston urged the Associated Advertising clubs to promote Iowa, calling it an empire with abundant resources and industry. A $3000 starter fund will back a statewide publicity bureau to push opportunities inside and beyond the state, including an industrial history for schools.
Adj. Gen. Guy E. Logan reports Iowa local commanders have arranged to reinforce units with trained former members if military action becomes necessary. National guard company strength averages fifty eight, with plans to boost to eighty five to one hundred by enlisting former members.
Statistics compiled by the registrar show Grinnell College students hailed from twenty three states. Washington contributed three students, Oregon and Colorado two each, with one student from Montana Vermont New Jersey and New York. A student also came from Turkey and one from Norway.
The Iowa governor earns 85000 annually, plus 8600 for house rent and 81200 as an executive council member. The figure argues a man suitably fitted for the job can justify every dollar of his pay.
The annual pension report released shows in the fiscal year ending June 0 Iowa had 7 821 pensioners receiving a total of 107 232 for the year. The San Francisco Dishwashers union states it has 100 college men as members. A remark notes the college man is not practical.
The Cedar Rapids Republican urges open, pre primary campaigning for any Republican opposing Senator Cummins. It argues for fair, public fights before June primaries and condemns covert or bushwhacking tactics, preferring a straightforward, manly contest.
Town state college selects three men from 12 to 15 to form the Iowa team for the national fruit judging contest in Washington D C on November 1 will compete against Missouri Nebraska and eastern colleges. Prof Beach coaches. Scholarships totaling 875 fund trip expenses provided by horticultural supporters Wesley Green B S Welch B M Sherman and J W Hill.
A. B. Corey announces a preliminary Iowa state fair report showing a profit of about 44 thousand dollars, with 21 thousand above permanent improvements. Receipts total 158,326.37 for 1913, up from 1912 by 2,625.16, while expenses reach 144,019, yielding 44,123.01 in profit.
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