Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-12

tober. 1907, Iowa people were lenders
outside of the state to the amount Of
from one hundred fifty to two hundred
million dollars, it would seem that
there is abundance Of money in Iowa
for all purposes if the machinery was
only at hand for bringing the lender
and borrower together without going
away and paying out so much of what
belongs to our people.
Compensation OF Public OFFICIALS.
While we as state have perhaps
the largest per capita wealth of any
state in the union, we are paying fol
most faithful and conscientious ser
vices what seems to me inadequate
salaries In civil life men doing the
service and having the responsible
ties of affairs OF the magnitude OF the
work done by the board of control ar
receiving from five to six thousand
dollars annually. We have been pay
ing in the past the members Of our
board of control $1,000 rate that
was established ten years ago when
the cost Of living was certainly Is
per cent less than it is today. feel
that this condition should not longer
obtain; that the servant is worthy OF
his hire. and that the members OF the
board of control should receive annu-
ally $500. The same is true Of our
secretary of state, our treasurer OF
state and the auditor of state.
Protection for Labor.
While there has been great pro
gress in the perfection OF our laws
relating to labor in recent years, be-
lieve that We can still further i'm
prove them. The laborers in the gyp.
sum mines in Iowa deserve the pro-
lection OF our laws. and those mines
should be placed on a par with other
mines of the state. The growth Of our
industries has been such that there is
an increasing number of accidents to
employees In factories, and would
suggest that you provide for reports
of such accidents to be made promptly
t. tho state labor bureau. The child
labor law, which has been in opera
ton a few years. has justified its
enactment, but there is need of facili-
ties for It's better enforcement, and to
that end would suggest change in
the law placing upon the employer the
burden Of proof that the law is strictly
observed.
Other Matters.
Under an act Of the last general as
sembly two Of the progressive cities
OF our state have dispensed with the
cumbersome old methods of city gov
eminent and have placed their affairs
under the control Of . commission.
In my estimation this Is the most i'm
portant reform in municipal govern
ment that has ever been attempted
anywhere. In my opinion the right
of adopting this form of government
should be extended to all of our first
class and second class cities, without
exception. 40
You would do we'll to investigate
and consider suggestions made In the
annual report OF the dairy and pure
food commissioner, especially with
regard to legislation to check the ten
dency to concentrate the creamery
business In large companies at the
expense Of the smaller and co-operar
tive creameries. M f'@
have been impressed with the fact
that in view of the very large number
Of visitors who annually come to our
state capitol, there should be provided
q guide to direct them, and possibly
some provision should be made for
publication Of the history of the capt.
toll and detailed description OF it's
many objects Of interest.
recommend that you prohibit In
definitely the killing Of quails 10 Iowa.
1t is conceded by all we'll informed
persons that the farmer has no
greater friend than the beautiful Bob
White" and he should be given a vel
come to our farms and gardens and be
encouraged to destroy the innumer-
able enemies Of vegetation.
The state board Of health, in their
annual report, make strong showing
for the necessity OF larger funds to
enable them to carry on their work.
Conclusion.
It Ia a regrettable thing that many
people look upon taxation as an evil.
II all taxes were collected equitably
and distributed fairly, 1t would be the
greatest blessing Of our civilization.
Inadequate as the means are for the
collection and disbursement Of taxes,
society could not dispense with this
process until something better IL pro
vided.
1t will be part Of your duty. in the
limited time before you, to make pro-
vision as well as you can for q more
equitable collection Of taxes and the
eairest disposition possible Of the
funds of the state. When this is done
as know you will do it.
the people will rise up and call you
blessed. 4
A Religious Authors Statement.
For several years was afflicted with
Kidney trouble and last winter was
suddenly stricken with severe pain
In my kidneys and was confined to bed
eight days unable to get up without as
ststance My urine contained thick
white sediment and I passed same fire.
quently day and night. commenced
taking Foley's Kidney Remedy, and
the pain gradually abated and finally
ceased and my urine became normal
recommend Foleys Kidney