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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1920
Page
6
Ads and notices from HARRY N. BRANDALL and H. SEIFERT with R. G. WALKER as business manager appear in the Friday May 21, 1920 issue. The page lists advertising and publicity personnel for the publication.
Officials argue the proposed county land purchase east of the current fairgrounds will be used for county needs and to expand exhibition and parking facilities. They insist the land remains with the county and that the investment benefits all residents, not private profits, with stock available at par for those who disagree.
The Springfield Republican blasts Congress as a failed reconstruction body after its 1918 election. It criticizes the lack of constructive legislation and notes Mondell's call to adjourn by June while Congress could pass appropriation bills. The piece cites the Senate’s focus on the peace treaty and its failure to ratify and function.
Long trains of unloaded coal cars head east through Fairfield while grain cars pass west amid a rail congestion crisis. The Interstate Commerce Commission acts to ease the distressing economic condition, with coal mines in Ottumwa and nearby fields largely idle as workers seek other jobs due to lack of transport. The nationwide late planting season and farm labor shortages compound the transportation woes across Illinois and western coal regions.
The piece warns of a grave farming danger as skilled help remains scarce and farm hand wages rise. Farmers may curb production this year due to the uncertain fall market, leading to cautious, conservative practices amid wartime pressure.
M D Helser of Iowa State College argues better feeding of hogs en route to market could save farmers and consumers three million dollars. He cites 1919 US hog markets handling about 375000 carloads requiring 2250000 bushels of corn valued at four point five million dollars. The Humane Society recommends two bushels per car for immediate slaughter, needing 750000 bushels valued at one point five million dollars, yielding a three million dollar potential saving.
The Stockport News declares it favors Mr. Holsteen and expects his nomination and election while cautioning that voters may not back Col. Holsteen. The editorial notes the paper sees Holsteen as the right man for congress.
Stockport high school seniors plan a two day trip to Ottumwa for visits to the electric light plant and city sights. The column cites local opinion on political ambitions and civic life, noting celebrations, slogans, and how the war has changed Fairfield’s outlook as residents speak of going down to Washington with ease.
Roscoe Blair uses a movie crew to stage scenes at Graylands. He befriends a film operator and Grace Layton, guiding a budding romance as the operator sketches a planned domestic drama. Three months later Blair reveals Grace will become Graylands mistress next week.
A longtime Iowa feeder, Mr. Morse, says he will stop feeding cattle this summer and not place any steers in pens next winter due to high feed costs and unsettled conditions. He notes other feeders in the district are quitting and calls for investigations into meat price distribution beyond the packers.
A brief ad notes New Chicago Shoe Store sells men's work shoes at low prices. The listing emphasizes affordability for workwear and highlights the shop's location.
Tribune office offers carbon paper and typewriter ribbons for all makes. Includes assorted sizes and styles for immediate purchase.
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