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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1916
Page
2
National ticket lists Charles E. Hughes for president and Charles W. Fairbanks for vice president with a congressional note naming Co A Kennedy as a candidate.
The piece contrasts Democrat Meredith and Republican Harding over wet and dry policies. It cites temperance activist John B Hammond accusing Meredith of accepting wine banquets and champagne while opposing prohibition, and says Meredith would not veto a local option or mule law if passed.
Fairfield High School football team under coach F. E. Lang travels to Washington High School for a showdown at Dennison's Park. Washington seeks revenge after earlier losses while Fairfield aims to maintain momentum shown in a 7 to 6 win over Ft. Madison. Referee Dillon and umpire Mc Manus will officiate as both bands wear orange and black with Fairfield in white armbands.
John D B Hammond condemns Meredith and his hired villifiers for vilifying H M Havner who led the anti saloon fight in Iowa. Hammond recalls Havner's steadfast ten years of battle against saloon interests and his own costly, unpaid leadership in court battles. He urges trackers to rely on Havner and even use a telephone to expose slanders.
Announcements report Barnell Murray wedding at Fort Dodge and multiple Halloween parties hosted by Miss Elizabeth Bucher Edith Rodgers Edna Ogden and the Maasdam Humphrey and Stever families. Events feature decorations games refreshment booths and a immigration themed Sophomore class party at the High School.
The friends of Paul Dysart of Keokuk learn he has sold his barrel plant at Keokuk and will move to Chicago where he re enters the firm of J Hollingshead & Co. Mr Dysart was connected with this firm several years ago.
A notice warns residents they cannot vote if not registered tonight or on November 4th. Registry centers stay open until 9 p.m. Locations listed include First Ward Court House, Second Ward Chester Fulton's Cafe, Third Ward City Hall, and Fourth Ward Library basement.
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