Popular Candidate Lacks Merediths Strength at Conventions
The article analyzes the 1920s Democratic and Republican conventions in Chicago and San Francisco, noting few delegates are instructed and McAdoo leads in popular opinion but lacks solid delegate backing. It discusses potential anti administration opposition and compares candidate appeal to Roosevelt Wilson and Hoover, concluding no candidate commands broad popular support.
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McAdoo
Roosevelt
Wilson
Hoover
Meredith Favored as Second-Place Contender for Ticket
The text discusses E. T. Mere dith Meredith gaining serious consideration for a vice presidential role rather than the presidency. It notes Meredith would be a plausible convention candidate only if McAdso Palmer or Cox fail to secure the nomination, and that Meredith lacks national recognition and political itness to lead. Iowans may hope for a favorite son in second place.
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E. T. Meredith
Meredith
McAdso
Palmer
Cox
Mr. Meredith
Cox emerges as likely Democratic nominee in chaotic convention
The analysis weighs Palmer Cox Edwards and Gerard as competing candidates. Cox is seen as best poised to win the nomination if eastern delegates gain control. Ohio leans to the Republican side unless Cox is the nominee, then Democrats carry Ohio and possibly other eastern states. Bryan’s anti moist stance deepens party divisions.
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Palmer
Gerard
Cox
Edwards
Ohio
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Bryan
Jefferson county farmers tour planned with experts and experiments
County Agent Deal announces a Wednesday June 23 farm tour for Jefferson county farmers and wives. Stops include Chas Brawner to inspect a Dickey dirt dam and lime and phosphate trials, W T Atwood alfalfa, Andrew Speer soy bean tests, James Speer oats, Harry Parsons wheat and fertilizer plots, Elmer Davis and T A Whitaker acid phosphate and lime tests, and meadow and corn trials. Prof F G Churchill from Ames will explain experiments. an agricultural engineer may discuss drainage. a picnic near Cedar.
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Deal
Jefferson County
Fairfield
Chas. Brawner
Dickey
Brawner
W .T. Atwood
Andrew Speer
James Speer
Harry Parsons
Beckwith
Elmer Davis
T. A. Whitaker
Frank McCormick
Burlington Railroad
F. G. Churchill
Ames
Cedar
Hampshire Pig Club
Farm Bureau
Hampshire Association
Pig Club
Hampshire
Duroc
Ditch Work to Resume on Fox River Drainage Project
After months of delay caused by disputes between the board of supervisors and contractor Johnson, preparations are underway to resume work on the Fox river drainage ditch. About a mile and a half remains to be excavated.
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Board of Supervisors
Johnson
Fox River
Keosauqua Democrat
Adams Martin Wedding in Fairfield
The marriage of Miss Elva Faye Adams of Packwood and Milton Martin of this city was solemnized Wednesday at the Methodist parsonage in Fairfield. Rev. C. L. Tenant performed the ceremony and the couple will reside in Fairfield.
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Adams-Martin
Elva Faye Adams
Packwood
Milton Martin
Fairfield
C. L. Tenant
Tribune Ad Echoes Busy Readers in Jefferson County
A small want ad in the Tribune prompts J A Wenger to comment on the paper’s busy demand. The ad proves effective, with readers calling after a single insertion, reflecting the Tribune's wide circulation in Jefferson County.
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Tribune
The
Jefferson County
Five Footed Calf Surprises Lucas Farmer
T O Mauk of Lucas reported a five footed calf in his herd to the Chariton Leader. The near year old calf has a perfectly formed extra leg that separates at the knee but shares skin with the main limb. Freak animals usually die, but this one survived.
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T. O. Mauk
Lucas
Chariton
Fifty Million Dollar Home Builders Loan Benefit Discussed
Fairfield businessmen cite the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company of New York offering 50 million dollars to support home building. They say benefits reach nationwide through increased confidence, looser credit, and potential housing development, even if funds do not directly flow to Fairfield.
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Fairfield
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company of
New York
United States
Metropolitan
Lif Insurance Company
Walter G. Stabler
Kansas City
Federal Reserve Board
Cone
Stabler
June Weddings Boost Fairfield Prestige After War
The Fairfield area notes a busy June with several ceremonies. Lucile Lillian Lambertson wed Dale Frederick Anderson at Rodabaugh home, Mina E. Fulton tied to Howard L. Springer, Helen G. Higby married J. L. Busby, Mabel Erickson wed Charles McCampbell, Ila Miller joined C. Leslie Beman, Madeline M. Baker to Carl H. Anderson, Margaret Easling wed Otto Taylor Wildman, Irine Lucile Downs to Harry Ringlespach slated for June 22.
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Fairfield
M. D. Rodabaugh
Lucile Lillian Lambertson
Dale Frederick Anderson
R. H. Polly
Christian Church
H. Sears Thompson
The
Presbyterian Church
McCallsburg
Springer
Boxholm
Iowa
F. H. Higby
Helen G. Higby
J. L. Busby
Washington
Madeline M. Baker
Carl H. Anderson
Ottumwa
Margaret Easling
Otto Taylor Wildman
D. D. Ploper
Omaha
South Second Street
Merchants Debate Parking Plan and Bargain Day Ads
Fairfield merchants discussed systematic car parking around the square and a plan to use circular advertising for bargain days starting next month. A committee was appointed to present a parking plan to the city council, and July 5 stores were closed for Fourth of July observance.
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Fairfield
Retail Merchants Association
Yeoman Hall
Anderson
G. R. Lowe
Terre Haute
Ind
Postponed Jefferson County Women Voters Meeting
The June Jefferson County League of Women Voters meeting is moved to July 3 with programs Civil Status of Women and Food Supply and Demand led by Mrs. Louis Thoma and Mrs. E Turney. The board’s third quarterly meeting is June 18 at 8 p.m. at Mrs. A S Hague’s home.
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Jefferson County League of Women Voters
Louis Thoma
E. Turney
A. S. Hague
Lou Thoma
Roland Marsh
W. H. Mohr
A. S. McPherson
den McGiffin
Walter Hunt
Robt. Louden
Mel Blough
R. H. Spence
E. C. Bock
Grace Zorbaugh
Ralph Sutherlin
C. D. Leggett
O. F. Nixon
Largest fish farm in neighboring Keokuk County
The Bruce gold fish farm in Thornburg Keokuk County is touted as the largest in the United States with 17 ponds and plans for ten more. Owner E K Bruce distributes Comet gold fish nationwide and recently imported fish from Tokyo. The farm drew over 10 000 visitors and faced losses when spring rains caused disease among fish valued up to 100 dollars.
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Keokuk County
Fairfield
Thornburg
Keokuk
United States
E. K. Bruce
Bruce
Philadelphia
The
Union
Canada
Ladies Civic League verdict on Fairfield streets and yards
Fairfield's Civic League officers publish a blunt review of city sanitation and aesthetics. They name fourth ward as the dirtiest area, urge cleaning of backyards alleys and vacant lots, and call for a city manager to improve services and enforcement. They praise one alley south of West Burlington but urge broader action and public tips to complete the report.
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Civic League
Tribune
League
Women's Civic League
Fairfield Tribune
Vgs
Fourth Ward
East Burlington
North Court Street
North Main
North Court
Chicago
West Broadway
County Board of Trustees
West Burlington
Fairfield
Women’s League
The
Fi Fi of the Toy Shop Benefit Play at Fairfield High
The GM League stages a benefit musical fantasy Fi Fi of the Toy Shop at Fairfield High Auditorium on June 24 and 25. Proceeds support the Civic League’s city beautification efforts with a strong local cast including Bonnie Francis Wilson Pauline Stevensom Kathleen Workman Eloise Smith Ruth Davis and Jack Thornberry among others. The production promises novel specialties and big choruses with a full display of toy themed acts and living costumes.
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Civic League of Fairfield
Toy Shop
Bonnie
Francis Wilson
Pauline Stevensom
Lott Cabeiepalliei
Jiane Ney
Catherine Fulton Tile Mot
Dorothea Phelps Aurelia
Kathleen Workman
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League of Nations
Farmers Plan County
J. A. Wenger
New York Insurance Company
Merchants IN Action
Neighbor
Keokuk County News
Mr. Bruce
Tokio
Ladies of Civic
Meetin
Aurelia
Witch
Tua
Josephine Montgomery
Topiv West
Jack Thornberry
Tin Heart Harvey Gaumer
Prince Lolly
Geo. Hammon
Barnacle
Frank Stever
C. W. Mountain Doll Head
Eloise Smith Bo
Anna Humphrey Jap Doll
Marjorie Heaton Talking
Ruth Davis
J. A. Stucke
Chas
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