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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1920
Page
4
A column reflects on Fairfield Iowa street numbering begun forty years ago by an unknown selector. It critiques the current system and praises civic action while contrasting thrift in life insurance and trade balances, citing Sunset Magazine and broad economic notes.
The census figures show Jefferson county near standstill since 1867 with a net gain of about 502 people across forty eight years. Growth was strongest 1867 to 1870 and rural urban balance shifted as Fairfield grows while county population declines overall.
A historical excerpt notes widespread frugality amid inflation, contrasting flashy spending with quiet savings. It argues many households inwardly increased savings, repaid mortgages, and prepared to buy bonds or land, while profiteers and extravagant purchases were condemned.
Reports from Washington state the Cox Wilson conference showed strong alignment on the league of nations and national honor. Democrats and Republicans alike note Cox’s steadiness and leadership of Ohio, with many believing his election would satisfy factions across parties. Davenport Democrat confirms broad GOP acceptance and democratic confidence in Cox’s ability to guide the nation.
Fairfield suffrage leader notes women favoring suffrage align with Democrats in next election, citing conventions. Maud Wood Park reports The Woman Citizen that Democrats endorsed nearly all suffrage planks, while Republicans fell short, except education plank.
The Davenport Democrat notes Republicans in Des Moines show earnestness as if aiming to elect a governor this year and suggests they take themselves seriously even if others do not.
The Denver Post notes the 1920 race elevates the women’s vote as a turning point in politics. Candidates woo voters, debates fade behind suffrage, and voters may favor personal qualities over party labels. The piece predicts an era of cleaner, sentiment driven voting.
Chicago conference opens July 23 led by the American Farm Bureau federation with about 1.25 million farmer members across 32 states to discuss a national farmers selling agency The plan seeks to curb speculation and stabilize prices amid opposition from brokers and commission men The article notes past cooperative efforts in Durham California and New South Wales showing benefits but warns of possible farmer trusts while urging open discussion to prove the method’s value to both producers and consumers
A Sunset Magazine analysis argues beet sugar yield and beet acreage in the United States decline while consumer prices rise. It contends profits flow to sugar manufacturers, not farmers, and cites a Boise grand jury indictment of Utah-Idaho Sugar officials for Lever Act violations. The piece urges high farmer wages to lure labor and restore beet-sugar production, warning of rationing and labor shifts as a consequence.
County Agent A. O Thurian and the Mahaska branch of the Iowa Fleece Wool Growers association announce shipping dates. Dozens of memberships are being paid at the county agent’s office. Last year’s success boosts faith in cooperative marketing as two million pounds of wool are estimated to be marketed through the Iowa association this year.
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