Suffrage Ratification Gains as Foe Legal Tangles Loom
Certification of Tennessee's ratification moves suffrage forward amid legal challenges seen as the final hurdle. Rail fare debates persist as Illinois Nebraska Missouri weigh postwar rate changes. Britten accuses England of funding Cox campaign while Republicans push for Kenyon committee subpoenas. Cox counters with a $15 million fundraising claim. Ohio Governor agrees to testify willingly.
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Tennssee
Colby
Golbyn
Tennessee House
Britten
Illinois
England
Cox
Washington
Democratic Campaign Committee
League of Nations
League
Republican National Committee
Congressional Investigating Committee
Kenyon
Free-For-All Auto Races at Burlington Labor Day
Tri-State Racing association of Keokuk hosts seven free-for-all auto races at the Tri-State fair grounds as part of the labor day celebrations in Burlington. A $1500 purse covers mile time trials, stock car and Ford racing events, specialty wheel change, under 30 hp class, Australian pursuit, and a 25 mile sweepstakes open to all cars and drivers. Fourteen entries from the midwest are listed in the Tribune advertising section.
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Tri-City
Burlington
Tri-State Fair Grounds
Tri-State Racing Association of
Keokuk
Ford
Iowa
Middle-West
the Tribune
Lewis Defends League of Nations at Chautauqua Talk
Hon. J. Hamilton Lewis of Illinois delivered a lengthy, nonpartisan case for the league of nations at Chautauqua park auditorium. He argued for internationalism, rebutted anti league claims, and explained voting and council dynamics to a mixed audience including several prominent candidates and voters.
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J. Hamilton Lewis
Illinois
Chautauqua Park
League of Nations
Lewis
Fairfield
Democratic National Committee
Chautauqua
Newton
Minnesota
Sumner
Ruth Sumner
Adel
Miss Sumner
Dallas County
Tribune Ad Reach Outpaces County Firms in Advertising
The Tribune claims it carries more than twice the local advertising of any two newspapers in Jefferson County, arguing that results, not claims, matter to advertisers. It states advertising success proves its value and benefits advertisers who tie to The Tribune.
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Jefferson County
the Tribune
Fairfield Chautauqua 1920 Session Closes Strongly
Fairfield's 1920 Chautauqua ended after eight days of varied high quality programs with strong attendance. Dr W R Keesey led the platform while Crawford Adams concert company and the White Hussar band drew large crowds. Organizers report a likely profit and optimism for a bigger, better next year.
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Fairfield
W. R. Keesey
Crawford-Adams
White Hussar Band
Chautauqua
Chautauqua Park Debt Solved By Stock Subscriptions
Public-spirited business leaders plan to raise 7000 dollars by selling stock to settle Chautauqua Park indebtedness. The group, led by M H Cuddy R W Lamson and Wm Louden, aims to total 10000 dollars with 3000 more for working capital to improve the park locally rather than cede it to the state or city.
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Chautauqua Park
Iowa
Chautauqua
State Park Commission
Chautauqua Executive Committee
Mt. Pleasant
M. H. Cuddy
R. W. Lamson
Wm. Louden
Louden
Tribune
Chautauqua Association
William Louden
Parson’s College anticipates record student enrollment
Parson’s College opens in September with enrollment already surpassing any prior year. Overflow housing is addressed by purchasing the Walker residence for twenty five extra men and expanding female housing at Ballard and Ewing halls. New faculty additions accompany expanded facilities as demand rises.
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Parsons College
Walker
Fourth Street
Howard McDonald
Ewing
Ballard
Washington Ad Club Guests For Local Meeting
Washington Ad club members will attend next Monday evening at seven o clock at the local club. Rothschild, vice president of the Iowa association of ad clubs, will speak and introduce others. The program will be informal with several short talks.
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Washington
AD Club
Washington Ad Club
Rothschild
Iowa Association of Ad Clubs
168th Infantry Band to Play Two Shows Here
Post Commander Wilson Reed of Allan Jewett Post announces the 168th Infantry band of the Rainbow division will perform two concerts at Chautauqua auditorium next Wednesday at 2 50 pm and 7 30 pm. Franklin Fox will sing, followed by a military ball with eight jazz bandsmen providing dance music at the Armory later. The Iowa unit, veterans of Champagne Chateau Thierry St Mihiel and the Argonne, includes 35 musicians.
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Allan Jewett Post
American Legion
168Th Infantry
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France
Luxemburg
London
Paris
Iowa
Champagne
Chateau Thierry
St. Mihiel
The
Argonne
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Foxey
Royal Chef
Beggar Prince
Fox
Edison
Sgt. Morgans
Civil Service to Hire Rate Experts for ICC Posts
The United States civil service commission says a general rate increase after railway wage hikes requires the Interstate Commerce Commission to add many expert rate clerks. Exams for tariff examiners will be held September 22 and October 20 nationwide. Entry salary is 1620 dollars yearly plus a 20 dollar monthly raise. Promotions will fill higher tariff posts.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Utilities Commission
Nebraska
Missouri
United States Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission
Congress
Washington
U. S. Civil Service Board
Fairfield Post Office
Dr Jennie McKee Assists Red Cross Examinations
Dr Jennie McKee formerly of Birmingham and later Philadelphia conducts child examinations at the Red Cross in Chautauqua. A Parsons College and Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania graduate, she is house physician at West Philadelphia Hospital for Women and is well known in Fairfield.
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McKee
Red Cross
Jennie McKee
Birmingham
Philadelphia
Chautauqua
Fairfield
Parsons College
Woman’s Medical College
Pennsylvania
West Philadelphia Hospital
Miner Killed by Slate Fall at Bishop Coals Mines
Pella James Koopmans a 45 year old miner at Bishop coal mines died in a slate accident. While lifting his pick a falling slate drove the point into his back. He leaves a family.
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Pella
James Koopmans
Bishop
Wreck in Milwaukee yards destroys three silk cars
Three cars loaded with silks were totally wrecked in Milwaukee yards at Harlan Iowa. The accident occurred in a collision blamed on careless handling. Authorities report no further details on injuries or damages.
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Harlan
Milwaukee Yards
Old Settlers Day Aims For Fairfield Biggest Ever
Fairfield prepares for September 29 and 30 Old Settlers celebration with the slogan The Biggest Ever as merchants and manufacturers back the event. Fred W. Jericho leads the effort with a full committee lineup and plans for free entertainment, Indian wedding rites, elaborate decorations, and novel attractions.
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Fairfield
Old Settlers’ Association
General Arrangements Committee
Fred W. Jericho
Mr. Jericho
Heer
Harry Thorne
J. E. Cohagen
Harry N. Brandall
Chas. Lyon
E. R. Smith
Jack Ireland
R. W. Lamson
Wm. Louden
M. H. Cuddy
R. G. Walker
M. H. Cude
C. E. Anderson
Geo. Banfield
L. R. Eller
J. E. Ireland
Alex Easton
J. T. Davies
Wm. London
Illinois Man Named New Fairfield High Principal
C. E. Lauterback of Bushnell Illinois will succeed O. F. Nixon as Fairfield high school head. Nixon moves to Green Bay Wisconsin. Lauterback previously led Audubon Vinton and Newton high schools and is celebrated as a top Iowa principal. He is an alumnus of Iowa Wesleyan and Illinois State University.
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Illinois
O. F. Nixon
C. E. Lauterback
Bushnell
Fairfield
Green Bay
Wis
Lauterback
Audubon
Vinton
Newton
Iowa
Iowa Wesleyan
Illinois State University
Sugar Cuts Hit 17 Cents a Pound in New York Market
Two major sugar refiners matched a 17.10 cent per pound level for granulated sugar produced ten days earlier. One refiner then dropped to 17 cents, the lowest quotation yet from any refiners in New York trading.
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New York
Miller self feeding press debuts at Tribune office
A new Miller self feeding press arrives at the Tribune press rooms, automating the job of a skilled worker. It prints up to 2400 pieces per hour on tissue to cardboard, feeding and delivering sheets with minimal attention and signaling when paper is needed.
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Tribune
Miller
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