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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1917
Page
4
A mix of editorials and notices discusses an auto dimmer law set to take effect July 4 1917 limiting headlights to four candle power unless beam height meets safety reflectors. It mentions patrol forces for highways dry state changes July 1, wartime Red Cross support, and local newspaper consolidation.
The debate over blue laws resurfaces as critics argue strict enforcement is impractical and misrepresented by the outspoken attorney general. Public sentiment questions necessity and consistency of such rules.
In a ruling from St Paul, Judge Wilbur Booth declared the conscription act constitutional, rejecting claims it violated the Thirteenth Amendment or exceeded federal powers. He argued involuntary service is not classed as service in defense and noted the issue rests more on morals than law. The piece references civic duty and compares it to public service in national defense, with a weekly weather forecast and various notices interwoven.
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