02 Oct 1913
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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1913
Page
1
The Decorah Republican lists local services including law offices, physicians, undertakers, dry goods, insurance, and other businesses. It details office locations, contact numbers, and hours for multiple practitioners and merchants around Decorah Iowa.
A compendium of satirical commentary and analysis on politics, economy, education, and foreign affairs. It jokes about governance, elections, and social trends while noting events in Mexico, Argentina, and the United States, with reflections on Wilson, Huerta, and Bryan.
Fayette county supervisors led by Gunderson Walrath and Wayman moved quickly after the new highway laws to begin 40 miles of graded drained main roads this year. Plans by an engineer and approval by the state highway commission ensure proper grade drainage culverts and bridges of reinforced concrete for durable, first class highways across hilly and prairie terrain. Aiming to surface all 180 miles in five to ten years the effort hinges on gravel pits near northeastern Iowa and strong county organization. William Jennings Bryan is mentioned in a separate note about his finances and Florida residence.
Republican leaders in Washington express strong approval of New York state convention platform. They expect resolutions to push the national convention next year and push for changes in delegate selection and counting based on last election votes. An occupational census of Chicago shows burglary rates holding steady with past estimates. A bet payment sends a man from Portland to Portland on a cross country hike with an equally notable companion.
Louis Murphy and Geo W Bird estimate about one in every 100 Iowans would owe tax under the federal plan. Iowa population 2 224 771 in 1910 means roughly 22 477 incomes over 3 000 with exemptions for a married man and children. The tax would tax excess over 3 000 at 1 percent, over 10 000 at higher rates, rising for larger incomes to generate revenue.
Speakers at the American meat packers convention in Chicago warned a meat famine looms unless small farmers boost production. Proposals included two beef steers per year from each small farmer, subdividing ranges, developing New England hills for beef, and substituting corn for cotton to grow cattle and hog output. The executive report cited rising prices and declining livestock, with demand outstripping supply and no relief in sight.
Sen A B Cummins cites New York GOP victory as pivotal for a reorganized party. New York Republicans back rules to let states pick delegates and call a special national convention. Cummins says plan seats credentials by state and preserves district representation, betting on broader support nationwide.
The state pure food department began a campaign for pure sausage with inspector Van de Bogert picking up several fine specimens in Des Moines markets. The sausages were sent to the analyst to determine meat content as the sausage season opens in the capital. Pancakes and syrup will be next on the inspection list.
The United States Express company shows a nine month total receipts rise of 5 over the year-ago period after three months of parcels post. Wells Fargo reports a $2,571,104 increase in the same span. Postal competition is not as confiscatory as express firms claimed.
Miss Ethel Barrymore at a Colony Club tea in New York deprecates the notion that beauty alone advances an actress. She declares beauty without hard work is valueless and notes even the most lovely woman cannot mash a potato without effort using a masher.
The horticulture department at Iowa State College operates a small on campus canning plant to show farmers how to can and save money from surplus fruits and vegetables. The daily output of the cannery is 300 to 400 cans.
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