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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1920
Page
1
The sweeping price cuts in western cities from the Mississippi to the Pacific cut 15 to 30 percent on men’s and women’s wear and shoes with reductions extending to other lines. Dealers blame grain and livestock market bottlenecks, delivery delays and tight money for the move, signaling a shift to lean stocks and cautious buying.
Fairfield second ward, rich with industry and rail yards, was found sanitary overall by the Ladies' Civic League inspection committee. They note some unsightly damp heaps near Rock Island tracks and Tenth street and urge improvements before their next visit. The report includes a Walt Mason clean-up verse urging neighborhood action and litter removal.
Maquoketa bakeries issue a united statement announcing bread price increases due to higher flour sugar and material costs and labor. Small loaves rise from 10 to 12 cents and large loaves from 15 to 17 cents while Davenport prices remain 1 cent higher and Clinton prices 1 cent higher for the small loaf.
Railways will extend reduced fares to Iowans attending the state fair from August 25 to September 3. A ruling by the Western Passenger Association traffic executive committee sets a fare of one and a half times the regular rate with a $1 minimum for fairs held in the territory prior to September 1, 1920, with the same territorial exceptions as 1919.
Advertisers seek Tribune space as the paper earns reader trust and results. Fairfield merchants' ads feature prominently, proving profitable reading for locals. It Pays to Tie to the Tribune.
In the largest Tri-State track meet to date Fairfield placed third with 21 points. Fort Madison finished first with 2 points, Trenton Missouri took second with 23 points, Sullivan of Fairfield led individuals with 8 points. Hitch of Fort Madison set a new discus record at 114 feet 3 inches in the sixteen event program.
Jefferson County Welfare association gathered at the library for a productive session. Miss Merle Wright urged hot school lunches and praised Cross Lanes for winter service. Speakers included Mrs Hague and Miss Thorpe who urged stronger marriage laws and coordinated social service efforts in Ottumwa and Wapello County. The next meeting is set for the first Saturday in June at the library.
A Davenport meeting of the Iowa Bankers association endorsed legislation to limit corporate promotion expenses to 15 percent, require promoters to prove reliability, and make it a criminal offense to loan one’s name to aid stock sales. The resolutions urge a next session blue sky law covering both promotion costs and promoter conduct.
Improved land in Iowa now averages 225 per acre, up from 182 in 1919. Iowa holds 301 million acres of improved farm land, swelling capital wealth by about 1.5 billion dollars in the past year. Overhead to raise a bushel of corn stands at 30 cents, a major factor in corn production.
The Civic League plans a two day benefit at the newly opened Victory theatre with matinee and night showings of Molly and I next Monday and Tuesday. Proceeds aid the Fairfield cleaner campaign as prices are expected at 15 and 25 cents afternoons and 25 cents evenings. Shirley Mason leads the Fox production, praised for personality and humor, supported by Albert Roscoe and a strong cast in scenic Italian garden settings.
Highland Farms company plans a Fairfield store within ninety days selling groceries and possibly other lines. Stock is sold company wide with profits shared among stockholders and a five percent discount for stockholders. Preferred stock buyers are guaranteed eight percent.
Richland confirms Will Ward was dragged into a belt wheel while shifting a belt at the Ward and Hoover mill. The limb below the knee was broken, a surgeon was called, and Ward was taken to Fairfield for X rays. He is recovering as well as could be expected.
Three piano recitals at the Moorhead studio feature students including Louise Oehlman Marilyn, and Mary Stever with works by Chopin Rachmaninoff Liszt and Moszkowski. The program also notes a graduation recital Monday and diploma presentation by Mr James P Moorhead.
Chester A. Anderson, 33, manager of Eclipse Lumber in Fairfield, died days after an appendectomy. He came from Fairmont Minnesota years ago, led new building efforts after a winter fire, and was active in civic groups. He leaves a widow, two children, and parents. Funeral plans pending. Also reports on Rev Frank Leeds returning from Des Moines Methodist Conference with newly elected bishops W R Burney Fred B Fisher W D Waldorf E G Richardson Edgar Blake Edwin Locke C W Burns Anton Bast.
Rainy weather keeps farm work stalled across Iowa with only about 30 percent of the state’s corn planted. Ground remains unplowed in many areas as frosts pass with little damage. Sunshine and rainfall figures show a weak growing season while fruits bloom in the south and buds open in the north. Potatoes planted six weeks ago show early rows emerging.
A Mill Rock, Jackson county farmer reports adopting a six hour day split with six hours in the forenoon and six in the afternoon plus chores. He says farmers aim to boost production for those demanding shorter hours and higher pay, which is being achieved in many places.
Post Commander Wilson Reed announces Memorial day church service at 10 30 Sunday May 23 with G A R at the church and invites all ex service men to attend. Sunday afternoon the county service flag will be demobilized at the high school auditorium at 3 p m under George Strong Post Women's Relief Corps with a planned program and all Legion and ex service men urged to be present.
Demobilization exercises for the county service flag will be held Sunday at 3 PM in the high school auditorium. The 796 stars, twenty six gold, mark two years in the district courtroom area and the event is led by the Women's Relief Corps with a program including songs, invocations, an address, reading, taps, and flag lowering. The ceremony features Mrs Pearl R. Clapp and others, with Mrs Jen nie Young and Mrs Rosella Conner among participants.
A civil service examination for the post master position at Libertyville will be held June 12 at the Fairfield post office. The fourth class office paid $685 last year. Full exam details are available by applying at Libertyville or Fairfield post offices.
The article urges investors to keep Third Liberty Loan bonds until maturity. It explains that interest is paid semiannually on April 15 and October 15, and that other issues have different rates and dates. It stresses safety and recommends buying more at low rates to gain the face value plus interest when redeemed.
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