New Progressive Movement Could Shake Up 1920 Election
A Chicago convention announces a reformist third party led by Sen. La Follette with possible nomination and aims to draw radicals from labor and antiwar groups. Analysts note it may not topple major parties but promises to change the political landscape.
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Chicago
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Labor Party of the
United States
Nonpartisan League
Single
Tax Party
Triple Alliance of the
Northwest
People’s League
National Public Ownership League
Gov. Frazier
North Dakota
Jefferson county Democrats reaffirm Wilson era platform and nominations
At Fairfield on July 3 1920 Jefferson county Democrats confirmed nominees for county auditor Bruce Hutton treasurer A Rakow coroner W Conner supervisor J E Hale fenstine term 1921 and Harry Parsons term 1922 and John A Brown for state representative. They praised Wilson administration and denounced the Republican Senate over the peace treaty and league of nations pact.
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Court House
Bruce Hutton
A. Rakow
W. Conner
J. E. Halefenstine
Harry Parsons
John A. Brown
Woodrow Wilson
Spratt
O. H. Seifert
Joe Myers
H., Moyer
Chas. Linder
Wm. Geo. Yager
J .G. Hutton
J. W. Dole
D. F. Spratt
Geo. Stevens
F. P. Ballerey
J. C. Hill
P. Manatrey
W. A. Louden
Frank M. Droz
Ruth Sunderland
R. H. Spence
J. A. Stewart
Geo. B. Peebler
F. P. Mowery
L. E. Zihlman
W. J. Kennedy
Jefferson County
Fairfield
Iowa
Democratic Party
Jefferson
Jackson
Cleveland
Wilson
San Francisco
Senate
Michigan
Truman Newberry
Republican Congress
Congress
Roosevelt
McAdoo or Cox Favored at San Francisco Convention
A San Francisco convention analysis notes McAdoo as the strongest delegate and popular candidate, with Cox as the next best option if McAdoo falters. The column argues anti administration forces would rally behind Cox if McAdoo cannot secure the nomination.
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San Francisco
McAdoo
Cox
Defeat of Bryan reshapes party after 24 years
The article notes Bryan’s loss at the convention and the push to eliminate him as a future threat. It suggests Bryan’s persistence blocked by a rising anti Bryan sentiment, weakening his influence in the party. It contrasts Hoover’s rise and fall, arguing non partisanship and steadfast views could have kept him favored.
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Bryan
Hoover
Herbert Hoover
Smut Club At Libertyville July Meeting
The Libertyville Community Club will feature Miss Alice Louise Shrode as the main attraction at the July 15 gathering in Libertyville. Shrode, an engaging entertainer known for songs recitations and impersonations, headlined the Fairfield Chautauqua last year. Libertyville ladies will supply a supper menu including fruit compote meat loaf and vegetables. The event may be held outdoors if weather permits.
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Libertyville
Alice Louise Shrode
Shrode
Fairfield Chautauqua
Misuse of the term Drug Addict in press warnings
A western city’s retail druggists urge newspapers to stop using the generic term drug when narcotics are meant. They argue for specific language like opium and coca preparations and alkaloids to clearly warn the public.
Torpedo Accidents Injure Two Children
Qadar Rapids three year old Maxine Phillips and Waterloo four year old Florence Kennedy were severely injured after chewing torpedoes found in the street. Maxine’s jaw was torn and doctors fear blood poisoning. Florence’s cheek was torn and her mouth lacerated with a serious condition and potential brain impact if she recovers.
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Qadar Rapids
Maxine Phillips
Waterloo
Florence Kennedy
N. R. Kennedy
Exit Hoover: public support collapses amid party crosswinds
The passage notes Hoover’s waning influence as Democrats and Republicans pivoted away from him. He spoke, but public favor faded, leaving him misled by popularity and ultimately rejected by both parties and the people.
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Hoover
Clay
Tribune Quick Service Directory Ad Praises Readability
The Tribune offers a new telephone directory service that prints cleanly with speed without sacrificing quality. Emphasizing reliable service, it notes that clients needing swift printing are accommodated and promotes the slogan It Pays to Tie to the Tribune.
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The
Tribune
Republicans of Jefferson County Convene for State Delegates
Jefferson County Republicans met Saturday at the courthouse to name delegates to the state and judicial conventions. A. G. Jordan chaired the meeting as Dean Taylor and Don McGiffin served as secretaries. Delegates named include James R. Peters and Sanford Zeigler among others with alternates listed.
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Jefferson County
Court House
A. G. Jordan
Dean Taylor
Don McGiffin
Ledger
Judicial Committee
James R. Peters
Henry Pickard
Sanford Zeigler, Sr
John Jenks
Walter Stewart
Frank Cox
Don Mel Giffin
Harley Carter
George Horn
D. J. Johnston
A. C. Turner
Oscar Herring
John Oliver
Harry Bradfield
Carl Edmund
Louis Barrow
Chas. Heer
Sanford Zeigler, Jr
L. D. James
R. B. Stephenson
Ames Farmers Urge Natural Productivity Over Fertilizers
In a Tribune提 column on Ames College centennial remarks, Hiram Heaton argues Iowa soil can rebound with proper land use. He cites desertification risk, calls for recognizing nature as a resource, and contrasts fertilizer reliance with irrigation and sun driven gains seen in California and Texas.
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Tribune
Ames College
Taylor
Iowa
Ames
Emerson
California
Texas
Curtis for Governor Is Dark Horse Boom in Iowa
Des Moines July 8 The Deems Havner slate may rally to back a dark horse for the Republican gubernatorial nomination Curtiss of Ames Agricultural College is the suggested candidate Analysts say Moore Kendall and Deems Havner delegates could arrange a combine to boost Curtiss if they unite at the state convention Labor and Democratic votes are debated as pivotal factors in Curtiss prospects The piece notes Moore’s lead stems from organized labor votes and suggests a four-way primary weakness may push candidates toward the convention as a path to November competitiveness.
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Mark Sullivan
San Francisco
Chicago
Sullivan
Palmer
Des Moines
Charles F. Curtiss
Ames Agricultural College
Deems-Havner
Deems
Havner
Moore
Kendall
Deems- Havner
Curtiss
Polk County
South State
Cummins
Denmis- Havner Combine
Kendall, Deems
Fairfield Ad Club Seeks Winning Slogan Contest
Fairfield Ad Club invites entries for a catchy slogan to advertise Fairfield Iowa. Prize of five dollars in gold will go to the first mailed postmarked winning submission received by July 24. Open to nonmembers. send ideas to R S Jones secretary Fairfield Ad Club Fairfield.
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Fairfield. Ad Club
Fairfield
Ad Club
Parsons College
Conservatories of Music
R. S. Jones
Fairfield Ad Club
Fairfield July Fourth Celebration Draws Large Crowd
Fairfield residents packed Birmingham streets for the Fourth with 6000 to 7000 attending. Bands from Fairfield and Stockport, a Keosauqua high school game, and races followed a parade and speeches by J R Files and E W McManus.
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Williams
Miranda
Birmingham
M. E. Ladies’ Aid Society
Burch & Beitel
Frank Corry
Birmingham Savings Bank
Claude Calhoun
Billy
Joe Norris
Bernie Popejoy
Roy Robison
Vet Nelson
Washington School Scene of Explosion
An early Sunday morning explosion damaged the Washington school building in the Fourth ward, shattering a large window and cracking several more. A nearby blast left a large ground hole, believed caused by dynamite set off by neighborhood youths, with police investigating.
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Washington
Fourth Ward
Surprise Shower for Mr and Mrs Ringlespach
Post nuptial event honored Mr and Mrs Harry Rin h with a Farmers Union group in Chandler. They wed June 22 and received many handsome gifts including ten dollars cash. Ice cream cake and a social evening followed.
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Harry Rin H
Farmers’ Union
Chandler School
Ringlespach
Republican Paper Bolts Kopp for Congress
A Republican paper abandons Kopp and backs Ed McManupg the Democratic nominee, signaling a party shift in the upcoming congressional race.
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Kopp
Donnellion Review
Congress
Ed McManupg
Tragic Keota Vault Accident Claims One Life
A fatal accident at Keota last Friday night left Charlie Mann dead and Ed Conklin critically injured after a fall into a rear closet vault during cleanup at A A Hulse & Co. Paul Howdyshell rescued both men. Mann died shortly after, Conklin survives but is in serious condition.
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Angghér
Keota
Richland Clarion
Charlie Mann
Ed Conklin
A. A. Hulse & Co
Mann
Conklin
James Buck
Buck
Paul Howdyshell
Virginia
Boyd Smith
Scott Undertaking
Butterflies for Profit: Detroit Man Plans Big Farm
Morris A. Strickler known as Butterfly Burbank runs a Detroit butterfly business. He will move to a 22 acre farm, invest $25,000, and aim to raise 3,000,000 butterflies yearly for use in hat pins, decorations, and adornments.
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Detroit
Mich
Morris A. Strickler
Butterly
Strickler
Tropics
Edsel Ford
Strekler
Dubuque Votes 785000 Bond for New High School System
City approves 785000 in bonds to fund a three junior high schools and one senior high school after a prior 175000 authorization. The plan outlines construction and modernization across the district.
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Dubuque
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E. W. McManus
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