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Newspaper
Hardin County Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1915
Page
1
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A lengthy argument contrasts Federal authority to enforce laws with local sovereign limits. It cites liquor, pure food, and game laws to show Federal power can override local sentiment, while arguing Iowa rejects states rights. It concludes that enforcement should rest with majority-supported law, not obstructed by minority counties.
In Iowa a new third party alignment appears possible with prohibition backing from both major parties. Endorsements by Republicans and Democrats reduce space for prohibitionists and other minor groups while remaining saloon supporters seek some form of mutual aid outside the faded Democratic coalition.
The piece argues for a new free liquor trade party aiming to fill all offices with suitable candidates after saloon closures next January. It mentions John Dalton as governor candidate and Harding as a Republican holdover, noting ministers may serve as chaplains and treasurer roles could be filled.
A Guthery-era debate arises as Cummins supporters in eastern Pennsylvania tout his anti-saloon record while Iowa voters recall his past opposition to prohibition. Critics note his 1915 shifts and speculate on his current stance and political viability for a future presidential bid.
The Waterloo Courier-Reporter argues the legislature should grant enforcement powers to the department of justice when reconsidering the bill. It warns of blame if the mulct repeal creates conditions and insists aid be provided to enforce sumptuary laws amid dry and wet jurisdictions.
Glidden Graphic argues no party will gain public backing while pandering to brewery and saloon interests. The piece contends the saloon is a losing issue and parties cannot afford to align with it, reflecting editorial stance against liquor influence in politics.
A cautious warning to constitutional prohibition supporters that victory is not secured. The piece suggests possible shifts in political sentiment, noting that some who backed submission may not remain in office, and that repeal opponents may still press for repeal efforts despite current majorities.
Proponents claim saloon closures will drive drinkers to shop locally or save for homes, while many will leave Iowa to avoid liquor access. Critics fear economic and social disruption, with some arguing the state gains by removing undesirables.
Critics say Lieutenant Hobson would still be a hero if not for the kissing episode and his persistent anti Japanese agitation. They argue that during a critical period in U. S. history his jingo tactics, despite warnings from the president and bipartisan lawmakers, strain public patience and demand he be restrained.
A worn editorial warns workers to avoid Iowa in summer citing concerns over labor conditions and a dismissed push to import Belgian laborers. The piece argues the idea came from outsiders ignorant of local farming and that Belgians arriving for farm work would be costly and unnecessary.
A I Osborne, leading lumberman, told a legislative committee that taxes in several Wisconsin counties are set excessively by voters, with revenues paid to county officials who, he says, divert funds through graft. He cited grand jury corruption and local courts failing to prosecute grafters.
The railway companies press against a wage increase for engineers and firemen, claiming patrons pay any hike. They say public welfare advocates are the same officials whose salaries range from 25 000 to 125 000 per year.
Fragmentary note claims Turkey links liggory with esime and predicts future shifts as women in the Turkish bar gain influence, signaling a possible social transformation.
A Kansas emergency measure authorized up to 9.8 million dollars to reimburse stockmen for cattle slaughter due to foot and mouth disease. The plan, passed by both legislative branches, mirrors tighter action seen in other states and aims to curb outbreaks quarantining few counties.
Critics argue modern domestic science overemphasizes table linen at the expense of practical cooking skills. The text questions if family disharmony stems from prioritizing linens over food preparation and meal quality. It notes the belief that proper feeding keeps a husband in good humor and asks whether rag chewing in families is caused by linen emphasis.
A reflective piece argues many reformers fail not from lack of will but from being miscast by size. Some are too small for wide scope tasks, while capable, large-minded individuals stay within narrow circles, hindering the impact they could achieve.
The Cedar Rapids Republican voices strong support for Martin J. Wade as the replacement for the late Judge McPherson. It lauds Wade as a capable, balanced man likely to mete out fair, impartial rulings and asserts President Wilson can be proud to appoint him.
A Waterloo resident stood in her yard and flitted with passing trains, prompting railway officials to seek police intervention to stop the practice. The concern centers on safety under the state viability and compensation law.
Iowa faces a long task and large expenditure to bring many roads shown in engineers prints to a grade surface. The work awaits enabling legislation that supporters hope will authorize funding and action.
Kansas City reports a futures trend in whiorn calves at $20 per head for delivery next November. The market began a year ago with $86 as the prevailing price. Calves are to be sourced from the Panhandle region of Texas.
The reformer who cannot see far beyond immediate personal contact and who cannot gauge effects on others will never cut a wide swath in any reform movement.
A critic argues that creating stories like Duck London’s Scarlet Plague demands a sharp mind or a willingness to endure disturbing reading. The remark reflects a view on the novel’s challenging content and the reader’s temperament.
A damaged fragment shows odd wording and garbled phrases about inappropriateness and old style opinions. The readable portion hints at a general editorial voice from a newspaper page but provides no clear event or stance.
The editor who authored the teue editorial style concluded with the line that the long walk will not tiresome because we still have a good pair of legs. The question asks which editor used them, implying the editor of the piece titled Hewabaped edited jointly by a man and his wife.
The Marshalltown Times-Republican notes a harsh local weather section and reports two men convicted on gambling charges and two for drunkenness, reflecting a rough period for the town. The commentary urges America First in travel and spending away from Europe.
Jack Dalton asserts that no man can be both a Democrat and a prohibitionist and challenges anyone to show otherwise. The claim frames a political stance as mutually exclusive, prompting questions about practical attempts and personal experience with holding both positions.
A circular from Iowa's State Fish and Game Warden E. C. Hinshaw urges sportsmen to respect spring migratory bird protections, notes potential changes under constitutional rulings, and advocates lawful, concerted action to pursue amendments without violations or antagonism.
A garbled snippet hints at a curious scene with a child asking about a clean round spot on a windowsill. The text mentions names and places in a nonstandard transcription, including references to a ledger, a price, and an unsettling atmosphere as characters react to a strange clue.
The report notes slight hog price lift amid strong weekly receipts and a market constrained by quarantine rules. It cites Chicago hog receipts for the week at 157,800, with an average weight around 220 pounds, and top hogs at 6.85. Cattle and grain activity are described as tentative, influenced by war news and New York shipping demand.
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