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Newspaper
Pocahontas County Sun
Location
Laurens, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1915
Page
2
In a genteel scene Mrs. Carhart guides her son Robby to write a polite refusal to Miss Bessie Hanks for her invitation on the 14th. Robby drafts a truthful yet unconventional note saying he declines with pleasure the invitation and thanks her for the opportunity.
Harry Blackburn secured the backing of his group for president of the Iowa Bankers' Association. Grinnell bankers publicly endorsed him, signaling strong local support for his leadership bid.
The reduced rates to be paid by the state to the state printer and binder take effect immediately upon publication rather than July 4 as initially expected. The legislature passed a bill with a publication clause unnoticed by the opposition until after passage, cutting rates for both printing and binding.
Governor Clarke directed capitol grounds representative T. FE. Mc Curdy to proceed immediately with the capital extension plans. McCurdy said he is moving houses to Governor's square and will begin grading for the new streets within a week or two.
Governor Clarke received a petition from Sioux City stock yards interests urging veto of the Hilsinger sanitation bill. Signers warned Iowa livestock interests would suffer if the law takes effect amid a potential future foot and mouth disease outbreak.
Secretary of State Allen moves to enforce the new blue sky law after the old regime was dismantled by court action. Henry Saberson, former chief clerk, will again oversee the detail work as blanks are prepared for all securities dealers. Dealers will be notified to refrain from selling securities without departmental approval.
Henry E Sempson assistant attorney general received notice that the suit brought by the state stock insurance companies against Employers' Mutual Casualty Company has been withdrawn. The case, filed in Mahaska County, included a petition to transfer to Polk County for trial. The action claimed the stock company policy violated state law.
Iowa’s weekly crop bulletin notes ideal farming conditions statewide. Ground preparation for corn planting progressed rapidly, with substantial planting in southern areas. Cross and small grain grew well, and fruit trees showed abundant bloom except peaches.
A column from Agricultural and Commercial Press Service weighs the clash between rubber and iron tires as the future of transportation. It argues rubber could transform cities and highways, while iron remains the dominant, enduring force. The piece contrasts early uses, road networks, and the industrial leverage behind each tire.
By Peter Radford, the piece extols the Federal Industrial Commission and urges harmony between capital and labor. It argues understanding and justice bridge gulfs, praising the farmer for seeking dialogue, and calls conscience and common sense higher than government mandates in guiding fair outcomes.
A historical note on Richard Wagner described as a genius with peculiar traits. He sought absolute quiet to compose and avoided interruptions even from family and staff. His oddest habit was composing more effectively when dressed in the era or character of the work he was creating.
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