12 Sep 1918
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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1918
Page
1
A broad editorial fragment praising American resolve in World War I, condemning German militarism, and urging unity, protectionist policy, and national effort. It cites 4,000,000 American troops in Europe, critiques Kaiserism, praises American engineers, and notes scrap-iron drives and junk dealers aiding war production. The piece blends opinion with foreign policy and domestic finance commentary.
Des Moines reports the work or fight rule will apply to all September 12 registrants defered due to dependents under the standard draft enforcement. Employment now classed as productive or non-productive, broadening the old essential versus non-essential terms.
An appeal urges Americans to fund shipyards for the wartime merchant marine program. It argues that uninterrupted shipbuilding and increased Liberty bond purchases will speed troops, munitions, and supplies to France, stabilize ocean freight, and restore the United States as a prominent maritime power.
Homer A. Miller state War Savings director notes some counties pledge quotas but do not redeem pledges. Iona risks missing its quota unless earlier pledges are redeemed. County chairmen are checking pledges and will urge late payers to fulfill them.
Decorah sportsmen are warned to adjust plans as federal law now sets duck hunting season from September 1 to December 31. The change requires duck shooters who habitually hunt on September 15 to delay by one day.
The Senate approved a $12 million emergency agricultural bill with a dry rider effective July 1 until demobilization, voting 45 to 6 to retain prohibition. The measure would stop sale of intoxicants after July 30 and prohibit manufacture after May 1, with hopes the House agrees to the rider. Conferees were named and the timing for final action uncertain.
Sunday afternoon September 15 at 2 30. Rev John C Orth president of the German American Loyalty League will deliver an address on German Kultur. He is a prominent speaker on the patriotic platform and urges attendance by all with German blood. Bring a camp stool chairs will be provided. If weather changes the meeting moves to the Grand Opera House. Co J Weiser council member for U S Defense invites all to attend.
United States District Judge Martin Wade held Liberty bonds are tax exempt, directing Des Moines for Town Loan and Trust to deduct bond value from bank shares. The decision, the first of its kind in federal courts, supports uniform national treatment and limits state tax power on war bonds.
A quoted daily thought urges readers to live with a clear guiding intention and to strive with full effort to become something meaningful. The message emphasizes resolve and purposeful direction.
Governor W L Harding designates September 15 to 28 as seed corn weeks urging all Iowa corn growers to gather seed corn for two crops. A farm census will list each farmer's seed corn status as a war measure backed by federal and state governments and food groups.
Judge Springer secures R M Darling of Chicago to replace Emmet Dougherty in the district court. Darling began duties at the term in Waukon last week as Dougherty enters army service.
New regulations drafted by Provost Marshal General Crowder broaden grounds for 18 to 45 registrants to claim exemption. They remove industrial occupation limits and allow exemptions for bankers and essential workers in commerce and Red Cross activities. District boards will have three advisers and revised questionnaires.
General John J. Pershing turns 58 on September 13 and the War Department proposes a national recognition. With no public celebrations planned, citizens are urged to fly the American flag at homes and businesses with wishes for Pershing and the troops. His family tragedy is noted, with his wife and two daughters lost in a 1915 San Francisco fire.
The war department projects 288 354 Iowa men liable for the draft. Section estimates include Allamakee 1 002 Chickasaw 1 745 Clayton 2 827 Fayette 3 389 Howard 1 556 Winneshiek 2 455. Wilhelm talks loudly but disturbs few people as before.
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