Hard Roads and Harding Support in Iowa Campaign
The piece argues for hard roads as a political issue in Iowa, noting Governor Harding’s mud roads campaign secured a sensational win while predicting a reduced margin next time due to rising road supporters. It lauds the Iowa state highway commission for honest work and notes differing reactions to national party conventions and President Wilson.
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Harding
Iowa State Highway Commission
County Boards of Supervisors
Scholarships for Ex-service Men in Iowa Plan
National funds repurposed for education in the states provide Jefferson county with 398 dollars for ex service scholarships. Scholarships cover correspondence, business college, and short term mechanical and agricultural courses. A three member Jefferson county committee will oversee selection and courses.
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U. S
France
Iowa
Jefferson County
A. R. Morris
Charles Carter
Red Cross
Charles Ricksher
American Legion
Packwood Man Slashes Throat in Suicide Attempt
Charles Lisk of Packwood attempted to end his life Monday evening at home by slitting his throat with a pocket knife. After returning from Kansas City with his son Virgil, neighbors had noted his mental strain. despite help from family and neighbors, he went to the barn and inflicted two throat cuts.
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Packwood
Charles Lisk
Mr. Lisk
Virgil
Kansas City
Keosauqua Couple Weds in Fairfield Christian Parsonage
Miss Beulah Walters daughter of Mr and Mrs P M Walters of Fairfield and Gonah Shreckengost of Keosauqua married recently at the Christian parsonage in Fairfield with Rev R H Polly officiating The bride wore blue crepe de chine The groom an industrious young man served in the navy during the World War crossing the ocean eight times They will establish a home in Keosauqua Birmingham Enterprise reported the ceremony.
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Miss Beulah Walters
P .M. Walters
Fairfield
Gonah Shreckengost
Keosauqua
Christian Parsonage
R. H. Polly
Miss Beulah
Birmingham
Navy
Birmingham Enterprise
Ad Club Commends Road Improvements in County
The Fairfield Ad Club applauds county road work, noting a 60 mile inspection report. It highlights drainage fixes near Fairfield, Burlington state road upgrades, new bridges, grading of the Glasgow road, and planned cuts to reduce hills. Members urge motor patrol and more maintenance equipment, with completion expected by August 1 1920. Read and accepted June 28 1920. Fairfield Ad Club.
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Fairfield Advertising Club
Fairfield
Burlington State Road
Labaugh Hill
Glasgow
Ball Farm
Libertyville
Board of Supervisors
Cedar Creek
Jefferson County
Fairfield Ad Club
It Pays to Tie to the Tribune
A business note praising careful printing and presentable sales materials. The Tribune claims superior printing reflects high quality and supports local merchants through polished, effective advertising.
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Tribune
Locusts Reported Near Iowa Line in Missouri
Seventeen year locusts appeared near the Iowa border in Missouri. F A Fenton of the Iowa station reports receiving a box from Mason Missouri. Authorities are puzzled how they arrived and forecasts suggest they should appear only in New England regions this year. No records exist of Missouri or the Mississippi valley hosting locusts 17 years ago. No serious damage is expected.
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Missouri
Iowa
Mason
F. A. Fenton
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
New England
Mississippi Valley
Country Faces Teacher Shortage Across High Schools
A. O. Neal of the U S Bureau of Education warns that at least fifteen thousand high school teaching positions will be vacant next September without qualified teachers. An inquiry from over 7,000 high schools shows 65,857 current teachers and a need for 17,275 new teachers due to enrollment growth and attrition, with total vacancies estimated at 25,978 before term starts.
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A. O. Neal
U. S. Bureau of Education
Bureau
Neal
United States
New England
New York
Pennsylvania
Wayside Park Opens as Accessible Natural Beauty Spot
An Iowa ten acre site near Fairfield, known as Wayside Park, opens to the public as a rest and picnic spot. E. R. Smith clears debris, preserves natural beauty, and adds simple amenities while inviting all visitors regardless of race color sex or age. The scenic area features Cedar Creek views, diverse trees, wildflowers, wildlife, and a welcoming gateless entry approach.
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Wayside Park
Jefferson County
Iowa Park Commission
E. R. Smith
Iowa
Cedar Creek
Marine who never saw the United States serves at Peking legation
Private C. W. Childress, born in China to American parents, is the sole U. S. marine who has never seen the United States. An interpreter at the American legation in Peking, he speaks Chinese like a native and upholds U.S. traditions while awaiting the day he visits his homeland.
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Peking
China
U. S
United States
Legation
C. W. F. Childress
Marines
Enlsted
Chldress
I. O. O. F. to Demobilize Service Flag at Lodge
Jefferson lodge No. 4 I O O F will demobilize its service flag on Tuesday July 6 at 8 30 p m All Odd Fellows Rebekahs and friends are invited J P Starr will preside The program includes music invocation address and lowering of the flag Refreshments to follow
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Jefferson Lodge No. 4
Legion Quartet
Fairfield Merchants to Close for Independence Day
Fairfield merchants will close all stores on Monday in observance of Independence Day and banks in the city will also close. With few exceptions the day will be treated as a holiday and business activity will cease.
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Fairfield
Iowa Highway Marking Aims to Guide Tourists Nationwide
The Iowa highway commission plans conspicuous road marking with yellow bands and black numerals to distinguish primary routes. Wisconsin-inspired system will be complemented by four regional maps and a statewide map for long distance travelers. Thoma & Son Inc. supplies the durable paint, with nearly 4000 gallons and about 15000 dollars in materials expected, favoring Iowa firms.
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Iowa
State Highway Commission
Thomas& Son ,Inc
Wsconsin
Wisconsin
Highway Commission
Commission
Commisson
County Engineers
Boards of County Supervisors
Thoma & Son, Inc
C. I. Thoma
Fairfield
Wool Prices Seen Rising as Scott County Sheep Sent to Market
The Davenport Democrat notes higher clothing prices likely next year due to rising wool prices. Scott County sent its first wool car to load 70 bales about 200 pounds each, with auctions at Davenport and Princeton. Farmers can join the Wool Growers’ Association to gain better market terms, expecting 70 to 75 cents per pound versus 55 to 60 last year. Manufacturers report little wool in storage and plan fall purchases, while speculators push for immediate sales. County ag expert M. H. Hoffman urges shipping only finer wool now and selling coarser grades locally.
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Davenport Democrat
Scott County
Davenport
Princeton
Scot County Association
Wool Growers’ Association
Growers’ Association
Commercial Bulletin
M. H. Hoffman
Perkins Children to Exhibit at State Fair
Sick and crippled children at the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital are preparing an exhibit for Des Moines State Fair this year. Students learn from reading to geometry while making basketry raffia work crochet knitting sewing yarn drawing. About twenty five to thirty pupils attend daily.
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Children’s Hospital
University of Iowa
Des Moines
Cicero
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