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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1920
Page
4
The snippet lists staff roles and price terms for the Airfield Iowa publication. It names Mark N Brandal and Seifert along with R G Walker and L as editor and business manager. Advertising and publicity details show a per year rate of $2.00.
The Tribune announces N Brandall will lead the news and editorial department again. O H Seifert will devote full attention to advertising and publicity and R G Walker remains business manager. Brandall returns after serving at the paper eighteen months ago and has prior three year leadership of the department.
A political and business leader from Iowa, E. T. Meredith, is appointed Secretary of Agriculture in President Wilsons cabinet. The article notes his farming experience, business success, and focus on improving crop marketing to reduce losses, with broad cross party support and a nonpolitical approach to the office.
A Chicago hat check girl sues to recover 25000 dollars she says was collected as tips and forced into a tipping trust. She describes hotel and cafe concessions where girls are paid nine dollars weekly and required to drop tips into a concealed iron bank. The piece argues tipping signals social class and critiques the wasteful custom as a relic of medieval status.
A Fairfield man and student of politics argues that a third party would not arise from current unrest or gain real power. He notes that a coalition of malcontents from the two major parties or unaffiliated individuals would be a bizarre and unlikely political force due to divergent views.
The Marion Illinois Republican argues that the Prohibition amendment shows third parties are failures. It credits the Anti Saloon League and established parties for passage, notes suffrage came through old parties, and warns voters against chasing single issue platforms. It predicts new minor parties will form but urges supporting existing parties to achieve reform.
The Sioux City Tribune notes a year and a half of near-continuous sessions with no constructive measures and suggests the president’s 1918 push for a democratic Congress to back him now seems less partisan than it appeared at the time.
The Bloomfield Democrat notes The Ottumwa Courier mocks Wilson’s claim that defeating the league of nations and peace treaty would break the heart of the world. It suggests the defeat may not break the world but could break the backbone of the Republican Party.
A satirical roundup notes time worn signs and stray apostrophes, small Rhode Island stubbornness, offshore liquor trade, and midwest drawbacks. Jibes at Bryan La Follette and prologue quips mix with jokes about whiskey during flu fears and outdated newspaper dates.
American Legion notes announce Burlington Post 52 inviting Post 47 to the American Legion ball at the New Military hall in Burlington Monday night February 2 with Governor Harding and the state naval commander as guests. Next Allen Jewett Post 47 meeting set for Tuesday February 3 at 8 PM in the Gepheam building club rooms.
The American Legion will present French memorial diplomas to relatives of service members who died in the line of duty, with place and time to be announced. Commander Reed invites ex service men to join Allen Jewett Post No 47, noting the $3 yearly dues cover membership and subscription.
Fragments note a remaining portion of a great army that fought valiantly in France and crossed the Rhine. The call urges immediate action rather than waiting for George, inviting readers to come in now to follow.
Incumbent announces candidacy for re election as state representative from Jefferson county. Submitting to the will of Republican voters in the primary on June 7 1920.
ACounty attorney announces candidacy for election to the office of County Attorney. The statement emphasizes commitment to public service and enforcement of laws, inviting local support and outlining general goals for the office.
In a 1920 notice the county attorney hopefuls Ralph H. Munro and Sanford Ty Toler are presented as subject to the will of Republican voters at the June 7 primary. The document reflects party allegiance and candidate positioning ahead of the election.
A Jefferson County clerk announces candidacy for a second term seeking election to the office of district court clerk. The filing notice emphasizes continued service and public trust in the county judiciary and administration.
Walt R Harris announces candidacy for re election as sheriff of county eight. He appeals to Republican voters at the primary urging support from locals against opponents and pledges continued law enforcement leadership.
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