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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1916
Page
6
National ticket outlines Charles E. Hughes for president and Charles W. Fairbanks for vice president with congressional candidate Co. A. Kennedy for a local district. The party promotes a unified platform and leadership team.
The piece argues Gov candidate Meredith favored temperance opposition and questions his stance on prohibition. It cites temperance figure John B. Hammond and claims Meredith hosted wine banquets while advocating total abstinence. It alleges he would not veto local option bills and portrays him as favoring the rich while restricting the poor.
Fairfield High School football heads to Washington for a Saturday clash with Washington High, with Coach F. E. Lang leading the team. The Washington Journal notes old scores, Fairfield’s recent strong showing against Ft. Madison, and a spirited rivalry as referee Dillon of Simpson College and umpire McManus of Ottumwa prepare for a closely contested game. Fairfield plans a large rooter contingent as both teams wear orange and black with white muslin bands for distinction.
John B. Hammond defends H. M. Havner against Meredith and hired slanderers tied to saloon interests. He recalls Havner’s fifteen years of fight against powerful enemies, noting Havner’s fearless court confrontations and self-funded campaigns. Hammond questions whether Meredith deserves commendation as a temperance advocate.
A series of Halloween parties entertained Miss Elizabeth Bucher and Miss Edith Rodgers on West Burlington and South Main streets. Henry Charles Barnell and Gladys Elizabeth Murray wed at Fort Dodge on September 25. Families gathered for reunions, dances, and a Sophomore immigration party at the High School. Edna Ogden hosted a large Halloween gathering with fortune telling booths and games as Fraternal Aid Union planned a member dance. Mr and Mrs M B Humphrey celebrated 30 years with children and grandchildren. a leather rocker gifted.
Paul Dysart of Keokuk has sold his barrel plant and will move to Chicago where he reenters the firm of J. Hollingshead & Co. He was previously connected with the firm.
A notice warns residents they must register tonight or on November 4 to vote election day if not already registered. Registry sites stay open tonight until 9 p m at Court House Second Ward Chester Fulton's Cafe City Hall and Library basement Fourth Ward. Also mentions Mrs Opal Dewitt of Stockport visiting the Keltner home.
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