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Newspaper

Fairfield Tribune

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1920

Page

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Democrats field Rev John Brown and Frank Whittaker for county offices

The Democratic slate gains Rev John Brown of Batavia as representative candidate and Hillsboro farmer Frank Whittaker for senator, with Republicans led by C J Fulton lacking party unity. The piece notes strong farmer support and anticipated wins, while also surveying national politics around the San Francisco convention and sugar profiteering investigations.

John Brown Batavia Rev. Brown Frank Whittaker Hillsboro Whittaker C. J. Fulton General Assembly

Reverend John A. Brown Seeks Jefferson County Representative

County Chairman D F Spratt announced Rev. John A. Brown of Batavia is willing to run for representative in Jefferson County. Brown, a farmer and ordained minister, is well known and highly regarded across the county and promises an aggressive campaign if nominated. He vows to safeguard public interests and to stay active in state legislative matters.

Jefferson County D .F. Spratt John A. Brown Batavia Brown John Brown Rev. Brown

Wards Out of Running Sparks Possibility of Crisis Tie

The text discusses Wards leaving the race and the potential crisis naming Wilson as the sole unifying candidate. It suggests Wilson could be chosen if a party is divided, with warring elements needing a single figure to unite them.

Wards Wilson

Plane crash near Oskaloosa claims official

William J. McCandless of Washington DC, superintendent of the Chicago-Omaha aerial mail division, was killed four miles south of Oskaloosa when the plane crashed into a tree during a landing attempt. Pilot H W Johnson of Fremont Ohio escaped with facial injuries and was treated in Oskaloosa. The craft departed Omaha at 1:30 AM en route to Iowa City.

Oskaloosa William J. McCandless Washington, D. C Chicago-Omaha Aerial Mail Service H. W. Johnson Fremont Ohio Omaha Iowa City

Tribune Catalogs Highlight Rhynas Wells and Maasdam Sales

Notice urges readers to examine Tribune catalogs for Rhynas & Wells and Maasdam Stock Farm Shorthorn sales. Emphasizes precise, high quality printing and affordability as key benefits of Tribune printing.

the Tribune Rhynas & Wells Maasdam Tribune

Parsons College Girls Glee Club Concert At Presbyterian Church

Parsons College Glee Club of eighteen voices under Prof. Allan Bacon performs a public program at the Presbyterian church Friday at 8 p.m. The ensemble, fresh from a southeastern tour, features solos duets quartets and costumed numbers in a varied program praised for artistry.

Presbyterian Church Parsons College Allan Bacon Fairfield

MISSOURI MAN SHOWS LOCAL BUSINESS MEN

H T Miles of the Maryville Tribune spoke at a Community club dinner in the Armory about Nodaway county’s rise as a bright spot in the state. The talk covered Maryville’s advertising campaign and selling a community to itself.

Nodaway County Missouri United States Armory H. T. Miles Maryville Tribune Jones Community Club Commercial Club Miles Maryville Commercial Club J. C. Thorne City Planning Commission Fairfield Dillon Turney Deal Farm Bureau Jefferson County

Democratic county ticket filling up with sparse filings

The county faces little Democratic interest in several offices with no filings yet. Rev. John A Brown of Batavia announced a candidate for representative, with ballots to be printed after voters paste his name on primary ballots. Dr W H Conner filed for coroner, the last Democrat to do so.

John Brown Batavia C. J. Fulton Spratt W. H. Conner E. W. McManus Keokuk Ired Holsteen Frank E. Thompson Burlington W. F. Kopp Mt. Pleasant F. M. Molesberry Columbus Junction Frank B A. W. Mece G. A. Spielman M.S. Randall C. W. Wade A. V. Coleson W. C. Jones

Legion commander asks soldiers to remember comrades

Post Commander Wilson Reed of Allen Jewett Post No 47 of the American Legion urges all members to observe Memorial Day and keep alive the memory of those who served. He asks members to join local observances and ensure no World War grave is forgotten.

Legion Wilson Reed American Legion Fairfield Iowa Allen Jewett

Washington Two-Year-Old Child Eats Lye and Dies

Keith Hamm, aged two, found a can of lye at the Albert Fellendorf home two miles southwest of town. He swallowed a handful thinking it was food and died at 10:30 p.m. at the county hospital after severe mouth throat and lung burns.

Keith Hamm Hamm Albert Fellendorf Washington Journal

Two Piano Recitals at Moorhead Studio Next Week

Two student recitals will be held at the Moorhead studio next week with public invitation. Tuesday features Dorothy Talley Bessie Whitman and Hazel Sauer. Thursday features Elizabeth Bock Hannah Van Nostrand with Martha Jane Van Nostrand violinist. Programs include Chopin Schumann Liszt Mendelssohn Grieg pieces and talks on composers.

Moorhead Dorothy Tally Bessie Whitman Hazel Sauer Elizabeth Bock Hannah Ball van Nostrand Martha Jane van Nostrand Masurka Dorothy Talley Chopin Rigaudon Mac Donell Bessie Whitham Rubenstein Rachmaninoff Rakoesky Scherzino Soderman Seeboeck Hannah van Nostrand Gavotte Carl Heins Grieg Grieg . Watchman's Song Grieg Elizabeth Bock Mendelssohn Ve Mendelssohn Hannah van Nostrand

Children Found by Sheriff in Parents Chicago Home

The two Fields children believed kidnapped were located in Chicago at their parents home. Sheriff Harris said the parents took them from Libertyville to Washington then Chicago. The custody battle began years ago with Libertyville grandparents seeking return amid court orders. the case remains pending with no further developments expected until September.

Bradford Fields W. H. Fields Libertyville Chicago Harris Washington

Leaking wine cars in Lee County raise safety concerns

Rumors spread of two 50 000 gallon tank cars loaded with wine stranded near Argyle last Saturday due to Chicago freight congestion. One tank leaked slightly drawing locals with milk cans and other receptacles. Reports say several arrests have been made and officials criticized for leaving cars in Lee county.

Argyle California New York Santa Fe Chicago Lee County Rock Island van Buren Donnellson

Campbell Catches Auto Thieves in Federal Case

Shan Campbell of the State Auto Theft bureau helped capture two Des Moines thieves arrested in Chicago and returned to Polk county for trial in federal court. The indictment is the first under the new interstate transportation law.

Campbell Shan Campbell State Auto Theft Bureau Des Moines Chicago Polk County

Farm Bureau mobilizes for Capper-Heriman bill push

Iowa Farm Bureau officials urge farmers to back the Capper Heisman bill to legalize collective bargaining for agricultural groups. The letter notes potential Sherman anti trust law conflicts and warns of possible disruption to cooperative shipping if the measure fails. Farm Bureau pledges significant funds and coordinated national outreach to secure passage.

Federated Farm Bureaus Capper- Hersman Congress Iowa Farm Bureau Federation T. M. Deal Capper-Heisman Deal Farm Bureaus the Tribune Fairfield Iowa Mr. Deal Capper Tennessee Cooperative Lumber Company McCall Circuit Court Cooperative Shipping Association Farmers’ Unions Farm Bureau E. H. Cunningham

Pleasant Plain Missionary Society Meets at Pickard Home

The Pleasant Plain Women’s Missionary Society held a May 6 meeting at Mrs. Henry Pickard’s East Pleasant Plain home. About sixty members and guests enjoyed a program, with talks on India, citizenship, and health, plus a lesson from A Crusade of Compassion.

Missionary Review of the World Ruth Steele Consolidated School India

North Dakota farmer confesses to family murder

Henry Layer, a Washburn farmer, confessed to killing Jacob Wolf his wife and five children and a chore boy Jake Hofer at the Wolf farm three miles west of Turtle Lake North Dakota on April 22. The confession was announced by J E Williams McLean county state's attorney. Ill will over injuries to Layer's cattle caused by Wolf's dog led to the deadly quarrel.

Washburn N. D Henry Layer Jacob Wolf Jake Hofer Wolf Farm Turtle Lake J. E. Williams McLean County Layer Wolf

Women Voters League Program at Public Library

The League of Women Voters holds a program at the public library next Saturday starting at 3 p.m. in a one hour session. Social Hygiene committee led by Mrs. O F Nixom will run the event with talks by Miss Vera L Thorpe Ot tumwa social service secretary for Wapello county and Miss Merle Wright county nurse on county social needs. Delegates from the Republican state convention will report and other matters of interest to women voters will be discussed.

League of Women Voters Social Hygiene Committee O. F. Nixom Vera L. Thorpe Ottumwa Wapello County Merle Wright

Center No. 9 Ends Spring Term With Pleasing Program

Friday May 7 marked the last day of the spring term at Center No. 9 with a final parent teacher meeting. Children performed a declamatory contest won by Miss Edna Flinspach and an upper grade arithmetic contest. a framed picture honored the winning side. Refreshments followed, showcasing the district's noted hospitality.

Center No. 9 Edna Flinspach

Two Big Shorthorn Sales This Month

Two major Shorthorn cattle sales loom with Maasdam Stock Farm near the city selling 76 head on May 24 featuring imported cows and top sires like Impo Royal Marshal. Rhynas & Wells dissolve partnership and offer nearly 150 head at Stockport on May 26–27 led by Imported Proud Marshal.

Maasdam Rhynas & Wells Stockport J. G. Maasdam Rhynas & Wells Hare Wells Rhynas Proud Messrs. Rhynas & Wells

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