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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1920
Page
1
A note on Jim Pierce planning a Des Moines morning daily and on German events under Ebert with a possible return of Prussianism. The piece covers Wilson’s stance on the League treaty, General Wood’s campaign tour, German civil strife, and the Anti-Saloon League’s push for a dry presidential candidate.
Senator George W. Ball died at his South Main street home after a period of illness. Born in New Cumberland West Virginia he moved to Jefferson county in 1854 and served in the 22nd 23rd 36th 37th and 38th general assemblies. He advocated prohibition railroad reform and woman suffrage and was noted for his decisive leadership and public spirit. He leaves four sons a daughter and several grandchildren. funeral services were held March 16 at the Christian church with interment at Evergreen cemetery.
Opinion notes growing wets and drys foresee a national vote on prohibition as a major issue by 1924. A dry regime is likely to push enforcement and shift party lines, with brewers blamed by some for agitation. The mood could influence candidate selection at presidential conventions.
A promotional blurb urges farmers to place proposals in the Tribune Want Ad column. It promises broad regional reach, low cost, and strong returns, branding the Tribune as the leading paper for agricultural advertising.
W. L. Holbrook of Cincinnati Iowa has been hired by the county board to construct the Cedar Creek bottom drainage. He will be paid 15 dollars a day and covers his own expenses with 35 years of civil engineering experience in Iowa drainage. The project is estimated at 21 dollars an acre for overflow land, payable over years or in cash upon completion. Bonds sold at 5.5 percent to a Davenport buyer. Holbrook has begun work and aims to complete the initial survey before foliage grows obscuring lines.
Southeast Iowa high schools compete in a declamatory contest at Fairfield High School tonight at 8. Ten schools send representatives led by Dean McKee. Winners advance to district at Mt Pleasant then state at Denison in April. Program includes orations by Kathryn Taylor and Dean McKee and several dramatic and humorous pieces from Fairfield Stockport Ottumwa Mt Pleasant and Fort Madison competitors.
The Iowa Merchant profiles Ray Maxwell in Dubuque magazine as a born grocer who started at I B Huffman in Fairfield. He rose from delivery driver to sole owner of Maddox & Co, building a $160000 yearly business with 15 employees. Maxwell blends credit sales with strong service and civic involvement, earning public trust and volunteer leadership.
A Ladies Improvement Association communication advocates prominent street naming and correct house numbering across the city. The plan proposes low-cost labeling for property owners and fines for painters who fail to display numbers with color contrast, aiding pastors, church workers, and citizens citywide.
Maxwell, a prominent Fairfield merchant and longtime official in the Community Club, opposes price fixing and believes what benefits the town also benefits him. He is described as an asset to the town and a leading figure in local civic life.
The Circle Girls of the Christian church directed by Miss Ila Collins present the play Tired of Missions at the church Sunday evening at 7:30. A silver offering will be collected. Characters include Cleon Pence Rosalie Higby Rena Simons Mildred Simons Elizabeth Fry Io Starr Mildred Polly Mary Stever Keo Starr Birdie Baldwin Helen Wooster Lena Horton Grace Snook Feral Van Dorin and Helen Higby with roles across Tokyo Peking India and Korea.
H E Rice also known as H C Farley pleaded guilty to uttering forged Tribune checks in Judge Vermillion’s court. He received a indeterminate fifteen year term at Ft Madison penitentiary with parole possible after one year. Rice had been arrested in Iowa Falls after posting $1,000 bail on a Forest City forger charge and has been held on $5,000 bond. The case involves multiple forgeries in neighboring states and ties to Hampton and Forest City figures who identified him. He was escorted to St Madison by Sheriff Harris after sentencing.
Miss Agnes Loehr and Miss Elizabeth Moorhead open a piano recital series at Moorhead studios on Thursday evening with Margaret White singing. The program includes works by Mendelssohn, Bohm, Schumann, Beethoven, Hawley, Harris and Moszkowski among others. Invitations limited to students, parents, and artist guests due to space.
John Bartlett of Fairfield led Grinnell College to victory over Carleton College in a Friday debate at Grinnell. The topic stated Congress should enact compulsory arbitration for all labor disputes of public service corporations. The Grinnell win came in the first of three triangular debates among Carleton Cornell and Grinnell, with the affirmative side chosen.
James L. Young born February 18 1852 in Adams county Ohio moved to Wayne county Iowa in 1869 then to Fairfield Iowa in 1896 where he lived until his death March 14 1920 at age 68 years and 25 days He joined the Presbyterian church forty six years ago and married Arabelle May on December 11 1873 They left two sons Harley Francis and Thomas Bruce and their spouses and a daughter in law to mourn his death
The second recital in a three part Barhydt Chapel series occurred Wednesday at 3:30 with Prof Allan Bacon performing Chopin Polonaises and Etudes, Paderewski Polonaise and Scarlette works for harpsichoral, drawing a small, appreciative audience. The program earned enthusiastic response and a final recital is announced for next Wednesday at 3:30.
The Y W C A seeks 3 million dollars to expand world usefulness in 1920. In Jefferson County the drive ends this week after 55 years of service to women and girls with centers and residences across the U S and abroad. The campaign highlights lodging food and support for girls away from home in town and country, with local effort aimed at boosting the county total.
The Fairfield M E church Ladies Aid staged the playlet A Cup of Oolong produced by Fairfield Home Talent Entertainment Co. Cast included Mrs Rankin Mrs Ed Herman Corset Woman Mrs Louis Easton Lady Hunting House Mrs Flo rence Yount Wilson Mrs Rasmus Mrs Fred L Flins pach Mrs Van Tattle Mrs H M Dysart Maid Mrs Frank L Daggett.
Buchanan school district No 1 reported five eighth grade pupils passed the county exam. The students were Wilma Rabel Mildred Charlton Emerson Masden W Taylor Hartman and Roy R Berg. Mary G Millane is the teacher.
A. F. Greffinius who served eighteen months with Wisconsin troops in the world war and is now connected with Jefferson County Abstract and Loan company received a check for the service bounty Wisconsin awards to each veteran.
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