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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1914
Page
1
The Decorah Republican lists physicians with lung disease focus and surgical services. Dr Jewell and Dr Cutting advertise office locations, hours, and phone numbers. Also notes farm mortgages for sale and general money lending in Decorah Iowa.
A collection of opinion notes laments war costs and the Krupp loan while praising American aid, criticizing tariffs and disarmament talks. It weighs political figures, candidates, and civic virtue, urges readers to consider economic effects of war on wages, prices, and industry, and calls for patriotic policy.
The Dublique Times Journal critiques Maurice Connolly's Iowa senate bid, arguing his campaign managers press him to vote as the party dictates. It warns this tactic erodes voter voice and independence, likening it to a master’s control over a servant and urging Connolly to avoid becoming a figurehead.
A quirky local directive urges residents to reveal any information to strangers and engage them in memorable hospitality. It hints at a curious town motto about openness and inviting interaction, framing visitors as potential oddities to be impressed.
Senator W S Kenyon and Congressman James A Freear led the house opposition to the rivers and harbors bill. A letter to Senator Kenyon thanks him for fighting the pork barrel and credits reducing cash amounts from 86 million to 20 million. Messages from Fergus Falls Chicago Boone Iowa praise the victory and promise support in future offices.
Iowa State College at Ames reports stronger early fall enrollment with nearly 300 more students in week one than a year earlier. First two day registrations exceed last year by 260, with total in residence likely above 2700. Including summer school, yearly enrollment could reach 3200, up 23 percent, and potential winter short course attendance could push total to over 4000.
The state motor vehicle department prepared eight tons of mail for auto and motorcycle owners. About 125000 letters will notify owners to renew registrations for 191. notices go to 108900 cars 7000 motorcycles and 2500 dealers. Renewals begin November 1, with mail out from the state house December 15. Three express wagons will transport the sacks to the post office.
The proposed war tax of 2 cents a gallon would raise about 883000 for the government in the next year from Iowa gasoline sales. Iowa, with 18000 automobiles, has seen gasoline use grow from 35040005 gallons in year to June 30 1913 to 41650455 gallons in the year ending June 30 1914, indicating rising consumption alongside the tax proposal.
August bridge contracts in Iowa total over a quarter million dollars with Iowa City and the Burlington street bridge included. The Burlington contract of 84 500 remains unsigned while the 850 000 appropriation awaits additional funds or cheaper design. Mitchell county notes low unit concrete prices for abutments, Delaware Floyd and Humboldt counties post varying bridge and culvert bids, and steel contracts range from 83 53 to 4 00 per hundred pounds with T-beam spans at 2 50.
The Iowa State Teachers College at Cedar Falls presents two annual honor scholarships to two young men from each county. The county superintendent of schools appoints the scholars, offering a college education at the expense of personal maintenance. The program highlights opportunities in educational work for well prepared youths.
Six years after buying a 120 acre Ventura area farm at six dollars per acre C R Calkins sold it to Chas Stuler of Glidden Town for 19000 per acre, netting an 8800 rise in farm value over the period.
Gov Clarke defended capital extension and property valuation actions in an in depth address at the Decorah opera house. He argued the state saved costs through planned ground purchases and rental income, denied impropriety, and contrasted Democratic excess with Republican restraint while noting how taxes were distributed across counties. He spoke to Decorah students before heading to Cresco.
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