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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1912
Page
1
A Decorah Iowa newspaper page lists show advertisers and local notices including legal ads, business cards, and services. It includes office hours and contact details for doctors and lawyers, plus merchants offering general goods, clothing, drugs, and insurance.
A long, opinionated piece surveys political figures and issues including Chafin Debs Roosevelt Taft Bryan and tariff debates. It weaves commentary on farming prosperity, postal savings, immigration, and industry with anecdotes about politicians, aviators, and local topics.
President Taft is set to issue an executive order that would move about 96 038 fourth class postmasters into the classified civil service. The measure aims to depoliticize non cabinet officers and reflects the President’s long stated goal of removing government jobs from political influence. A White House reception after a Richmond Va postmasters convention boosted expectations of action.
A report to the board of control of athletics by Secretary W. T. Tate shows the department in debt near 4000 dollars. Football revenue topped 10000 but costs exceeded 110000. Track and baseball lost about 1500. Basketball was the sole profitable sport, barely clearing a small amount.
The Government Crop Reporter ranks Iowa first in multiple crops up to Sept 1, with 93 percent of a full crop anticipated, 95 percent barley, 101 percent oats, and top hay quality at 96 percent. Iowa leads North Dakota and Nevada in several grains and surpasses 1911 levels in clover seeds and flaxseed.
A Denver editorial cites Woodrow Wilson and reprinted history to warn Coloradans against his tariff stance. It argues Wilson preaches the same policy that caused poverty and unemployment during Cleveland's second administration, noting 1897 as a turning point under the Republican era.
Tuberculosis Sunday on October 27 will be observed nationwide with sermons or addresses on prevention. The National Association notes strong clergy participation and Iowa’s prior success with pulpit emphasis. The Department on Tuberculosis offers material outlines and free literature to assist preparations and coordination.
A Chicago World editorial denounces two circulating lies about beef and hog export trade to Europe. It says beef is not shipped to Great Britain in shiploads and that English consumers pay much lower prices for American beef. both claims lack evidence. The piece notes exports, especially lard, are shrinking due to high prices, and urges editors to investigate before printing such prevarications.
Democratic leaders draft Champ Clark as a unifying figure for the Baltimore nomination while letters under his name urge Wilson support. The tactic aims to win over key leaders and backers who helped the Wilson movement, but many Democrats express disappointment and lack of enthusiasm for the Clark candidacy.
The Lansing Journal retracts its report about Kenyon and Hamilton addressing crowds at Decorah. Rain disrupted Kenyon’s booked day, while Hamilton spoke to a small audience and drew only a modest turnout, with no lasting impact observed.
Public schools show library growth with 79 accredited high schools holding 51 108 volumes valued at 4 472 50. Grade libraries in 44 schools add 13 873 volumes valued at 86 585. Shell Rock tops at 1 000 volumes, Brooklyn at 800, averaging about 300 volumes per school.
Japanese authorities describe General Nogi's death as Jun shi meaning following the dead rather than hari kari. The narrative ties his Sa marian code beliefs to his siege of 208 Meter Hill at Port Arthur where failed assaults led him to decide on victory or self destruction. The hill was eventually captured.
The post office appropriation bill allocates 25000 for a joint committee to study federal aid for post roads and report soon. It also provides 400000 for the secretary of agriculture and postmaster general to improve roads chosen for rural delivery.
An exchange notes packers favor free meat trade while eastern papers argue tariffs protect domestic producers. G F Sulzberger credits strong US packing firms and argues free meat would depress US cattle prices and hurt home producers amid Argentine competition. Chicago Live Stock World is cited.
A Des Moines Capital report notes Iowa has numerous commissions and boards including Board of Control of State Institutions Board of Dental Examiners Board of Education and Educational Examiners Board of Examiners of Mine Inspectors Board of Health Board of Law Examiners Board of Parole Board of Optometry Commission of Animal Health Employers Liability Commission Executive Council Highway Commission Pharmacy Commission Railroad Commission Roster Commission Tax Commission and Voting Machine Commission. The piece warns more commissions and state jobs are discussed for the coming legislative session and mentions a proposed permanent liability commission and a state mutual insurance company.
Livestock Agent Cutler of the Northwestern predicts the trans Mississippi grazing region will overtake old range areas in beef and mutton within five years after touring South Dakota. He says the West is shifting from grazing versus farming and stocking cattle and sheep on grass is rising, with few sellers and many moving westbound trains carrying young stock.
A Roosevelt quotation on heroism and character emphasizes deeds over intentions, highlighting the value of humdrum daily duties. The message urges focus on everyday responsibility rather than waiting for dramatic opportunities.
The attorney general initiated ouster proceedings under Cosson s law against Frank Kearney, a Clinton County board of supervisors member recently indicted for alleged misconduct of office. The suit seeks removal from his elected post on grounds of incompetency.
The Minnesota stance condemns coercive acts toward a girl. the quote questions how a body can determine if the girl objects, highlighting a wartime era concern about consent and violation in a public forum.
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