02 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
Humboldt County Republican
Location
Humboldt, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1911
Page
1
Thelbumbolote Republican is issued every Friday from Aum Ewa by Frank Jaqua. It is entered at Humbolde post office as second class matter.
The article argues Republicans condemned Senator Cummins for aiding a partial repeal of statewide prohibition via the Mullet law. It states the measure allowed municipalities to decide saloon status, required 65 percent voter approval in each precinct, and removed screening for entrances, citing it as a pragmatic step that kept Republicans in power and prevented statewide licenses.
A writer laments widespread soil depletion across New England and the Western states, noting falling fertility, eroded subsoil clays, and rapid loss of fertilizers. The piece urges reform and sustainable practices to avert further declines and ensure future crop yields.
A reader asks how towns manage tax levels to fund schools and improvements. They note a region with low taxes and good schools and propose city councils study their methods to sustain educational quality while maintaining services. The inquiry seeks specifics on teacher pay and public projects in that example.
The Cummins amendment to the interstate commerce act tightens oversight on railroads. Efforts press for action against tobacco and oil trusts. The meat trust faces trial as public will asserts itself, signaling broad progress against concentrated power.
A vintage ad touts Smell Sweet-Hubbard peroxide powder for destroying perspiration odor and notes it also serves as a good foot powder. Price listed as 25 cents. Also advertises meat inspection and invites readers to inspect the offerings from Berrier Oxborrow & Co.
The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors met May 4 1911 to hear final reports on Drainage District Nos 38 42 and 2 and to appoint engineers assessors and bids for construction. Damages were fixed for claimants names listed and districts established with schedules for construction dates and per diem fees.
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