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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1916
Page
1
A long mixed editorial column discusses democracy, war policy, and figures like Wilson and Hughes. It critiques open shop stances, mentions Vera Cruz, Carranza, and Roumania, and humorously notes a joke about Villa. The piece surveys Demos vs Republicans, press coverage shifts, and global wartime dynamics.
C L Fitch extension croppro man at Town State college compiles a potato directory for the United States and Canada detailing crop botany pathology and teaching offered by colleges. He writes to teachers and research men as chairman of the National Potato association seeking data for a unique forthcoming outline.
The Dubuque Times-Journal criticizes Meredith for spending large sums to push his gubernatorial campaign. It argues his wealth and ties to political allies aid his effort, while claiming the spending undermines fairness and misleads voters. The piece says his private life is decent, but his ambition clouds judgment.
Adj Gen Guy A. Logan notified Des Moines Chamber of Commerce secretary A H Faxon that federal law provides 2 million dollars for relief of families of all town soldiers, regardless of enlistment time. Relief limited to 50 dollars monthly. forms scarce. many cities protest post June enlistment treatment. relief to later recruits expected weeks away.
Government crop report for Town details October 1 forecasts and last year final estimates across crops. It lists wheat corn oats barley rye potatoes apples and related prices with the year over year comparisons and tonnage figures for Iraq and eggs per dozen.
State officials remind proper officers of ballot printing and registration laws ahead of the November 7 election. Absent voters may request ballots from the county auditor between October 24 and November 4, with ballots returned sealed to the auditor who will place them in the correct precinct ballot box. Voters must re register in their precinct, and registration boards will meet October 26 27 and 28 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and again November 4.
Congress authorized two dreadnoughts eighteen months ago and funds were set aside. Secretary Daniels rejected bids and placed construction in government yards, but no keel has been laid yet due to overcrowding. The piece questions how long the administration will take to begin four dreadnoughts and other ships, and to recruit 20,000 regular army men, noting current increases only about 600.
North American Review argues the nation avoided war due to other powers’ reasons, not the president. It cites Wilson’s tense notes and the Austrian ambassador’s refusal to engage, crediting Germany and Austria for averting conflict and noting public biases about leadership.
A frustrated analysis argues President Wilson seeks a paramount peace issue while labeling Hughes as war prone. It traces history from Genet to Polk, asserting true peace comes from firm action, not hollow rhetoric. The piece contends Hughes offers peace with honor and cautions against misreading Wilson’s claimed quest for peace.
Reports show the Adamson Wage Law called Eight Hour Law raises tensions as railroads refuse pay increases for workers not covered by the law. St Paul car men weigh a strike while Kansas City cites 52000 rail crafts joining a walkout. Officials say higher operating costs justify delaying raises, while unions question parity with allied trainmen.
Officials say the prohibition progressive party announced from Chicago cannot gain ballot access as lists are closed and ballots are being prepared for November. The piece notes financial strains in funding envoys and contrasts with some countries that pay their representatives.
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