League Issue Becomes Formidable in Presidential Campaign
The piece argues the League of Nations is growing as a political issue. Republicans push blanket denunciations to discredit Wilson and the league, while Democrats publish the covenant to let voters decide. It cites Gov. Coolidge declining a covenant reading day as evidence of Republican suppression.
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League of Nations
League
Wilson
Coolidge
Massachusetts
Lowell
Harvard University
Wilson League
Vesper Organ Recital at Barhydt Chapel Next Sunday Eve
The second Vesper organ recital of the season will be at Barhydt Chapel next Sunday at 4 30 PM with Prof Allan Bacon. The program features Nevin Sketches of the City and works by Bach Vierne Lemare Hall and Healey William. The public is invited to attend all recitals.
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Barhydt Chapel
Allan Bacon
Nevin
Bach
Louis Vierne
Lemare
William John Hall
Healey William
Estes Family Holds Longest Tribune Subscription Record
W A Estes, a Packwood Democrat and longtime Tribune reader, notes his grandfather arrived in Jefferson county in 1846 and since 1847 an Estes has always subscribed to the Tribune, likely the paper’s longest continuous reader.
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Tribune
W. A. Estes
Packwood
The
Estes
Jefferson County
Women's Voting Instruction at Armory Meeting
Republican and Democratic women will attend a nonpartisan voting instruction session at the Fairfield armory on Saturday Oct 16. Mrs C D Leggett and Mrs Louis Thoma will supervise the course on election laws and women’s status with a citizen-led program and a Kendall talk scheduled after a picnic supper.
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Armory
Committee of
Republican Women
Jefferson County
Fairfield
School of Instruction
C. D. Leggett
Louis Thoma
League of Won
Election Board
A. E. Glazier
Ft. Madison
Kendall
Mt. Pleasant
Henry County
van Buren County
Old Settlers Park Meeting Notice
Directors and all interested parties are notified of a meeting at the courthouse at 2 p.m. on October 2. Hiram Heaton, President.
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Old Settler Park
Old Settlers Park
Court House
Hiram ‘Heaton
Pres
Davenport Visitors and Adventures Abroad
Mrs Geo Allender and daughter Miss Gladys of Davenport are visiting relatives and friends here. A E Turner departed this week for a several week visit.
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Geo. Allender
Gladys
Davenport
A. E. Turner
It Pays to Tie to the Tribune
Mrs. T. S. Anderson of Fairfield left a want ad for sale of chickens at the Tribune office and found it produced many responses after a prior failed run in another paper. Advertisers large and small rely on the Tribune for real results.
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T. S. Anderson
Tribune
Fairfield
Tribbune
Lightning Rods Favored by Farmers Insurance Group
A Farmers Insurance association report notes fourteen buildings destroyed by fire after lightning strikes, only one with lightning rods, prompting a favored lower rate for rodded buildings. The institute recounts eight-year losses and policy changes including risen valuation bases and full coverage for total building loss.
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Farmers Insurance Company
Farmers’ Insurance Association
Ross
Farmers Insurance
Insurance Department
Union
Association
Jurymen Selected for November Court Session
November term of the district court will convene November 1 with Judge Hunter of Otumwa presiding for four weeks. Jurors ordered to report November 8 at noon include R. C. Hesser Walnut F. P. Steele Packwood G. W. Freshwater First Ward J. S. Stansberry Liberty S. H. Watkins Liberty Johr v In Walnut Jonovalhoy Leeond Ward J. F. Kone Walnut John Rumer Fourth Ward A. E. Freshwater Second Ward R. R. Peebler Liberty John Weenike Walnut Shanstrom Center J. G. Bottorff Black Hawk John Liblin Lockridge A. H. Downey Packwood Herman Zeigler Round Prairie A. T. Arnold Loeckridge Lewis Hildebrand Lockridge Lester Clark Liberty Fay Bates Center Ralph Bates Center Harry Green Round Prairie George Boos Lockridge B. R. Hoskins Penn Dwight Heston Liberty A. Smalley Penn B. H. Elliott Fourth Ward Joseph F. Stortz Walnut Bruce Laird Abingdon J. L. King Center H. L. McGaw Center Bert Humphrey Round Prairie Frank Keller Cedar Ed Hudson Batavia Arch Black Des Moines Roy A. Spence Third Ward H. D. Davis Liberty P. R. Laughlin Brookville John Pierson Round Prairie William Jordan Lockridge Rev. Frank Leeds conducting meetings at Parsonville this week and next, attracting much interest.
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District Court
Hunter
Otumwa
R. C. Hesser
Walnut
Packwood
G. W. Freshwater
First Ward
J. S. Stansberry
Liberty
S. H. Watkins
A. T. Arnold—Loeckridge
Lewis Hildebrand
Local Teacher Undergoes Surgery at Jefferson County Hospital
Miss Ferol Adkisson of Libertyville who teaches at Brighton was operated on at Jefferson County hospital Wednesday forenoon for acute appendicitis. The Merette has been decorated with a red and green coat, and the store unveiled a new electric sign drawing much attention.
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Ferol Adkisson
Libertyville
Brighton
Jefferson County Hospital
Historical Society Meeting at Public Library
The Historical Society will meet at The Public Library Friday evening October 22 at 8 o'clock. Members and local residents are invited to attend and discuss upcoming projects and community records.
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the Historical Society
Public Library
Enjoyable Recitals by Prof. Bacon Delight Fairfield Audience
An article reviews Prof. Bacon's organ and piano recital in Fairfield. The program showcased Mozart Fantasie in C Minor, Mendelssohn Scherzo a Capprisco, two Chopin works, and earned praise for technique, tone, and interpretation. Bacon's masterful control and expressive depth drew strong audience acclaim. His next recital is scheduled for October 25.
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Bacon
Fairfield
Mozart
Barhydt Chapel
Mendelssohn
Chopin
Mr. Bacon
Jefferson County Farmer Is Victim Of Mysterious Shot
Jefferson County resident Henry Horton seven miles east of town was shot in the arm while working in a corn field. He pursued a fleeing man who fled in a waiting automobile occupied by a woman. the vehicle was tracked to Agency before being lost.
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Henry Horton
Horton
Parsons Student Seeks Iambic Poetry Insight
A Parsons College student asks what iambic poetry is and for an original verse in this meter. The Sporting Editor provides humorous, playful explainer lines, including mock conjugations and sample stanzas.
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Parsons
Parsons College
Joe
Bill
Aunt of Mayor Fulton Will Be a Voter at 102
Mrs. Dunlap of Chillicothe Ohio age 102 expects to cast her first vote on November 2. She is an aunt of Mayor C J Fulton of Fairfield and remains active with all faculties intact. She was named honorary president of the local Harding club and will vote for Harding for president.
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Fulton
Dunlap
Chillicothe
Ohio
C. J. Fulton
Fairfield
Harding Club
Harding
Fairfield Tribune Publishes 48 Page Progressive Edition
The Fairfield Tribune released a 48 page special edition on August 13 and earned praise from Des Moines Motor Trades Bulletin. It highlights Jefferson county banking progress with each bank dedicating space, and Fairfield motor trades leaders sharing prominent sections alongside the banks.
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Motor Trades Bulletin
Des Moines
Fairfield Tribune
Fairfield
Iowa
Jefferson County
the Bulletin
Americans Abroad See League Support Across Ocean
Major M. MacReynolds of the 412th Infantry, 28th Division, AEF, writing from Paris to the Daily Democrat, notes American support for the League of Nations despite U S propaganda. He cites women delegates in Europe preferring the League, condemns Harding's weak substitutes, and argues Republican conspiracy in the Senate harms peace efforts.
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Wl M. MacReynolds
412Th Infantry
Paris
Daily Democrat
Doylestown
Europe
League of Nations
France
United States
Christiania
Women of America
International Council of Women
The Tribune Printing Company Incorporation Notice
Notice of incorporation for The Tribune Printing Company under Iowa law. Principal office in Fairfield Jefferson County Iowa. Business to include printing publishing and related services with 100000 authorized capital stock 50000 common and 50000 preferred. Commencement September 14 1920. duration twenty years. seven directors. Officers named William Louden R D Hunt R G Walker.
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Tribune Printing Company
State of
Iowa
Fairfield
Jefferson County
Board of Directo
William Louden
R. D. Hunt
R. G. Walker
Harding to face European policy questions from fifty women delegates
Abel M. MacReynolds predicts Senator Harding will meet fifty women delegates in coming weeks to discuss Europe. He says their plain, uncolored truth will demand a clear stance from the candidate who will be exposed to sharp questions and rapid, candid insights.
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Sen
Russia
Harding
Europe
League of Nations
Abel M. MacReynolds
Auto Goes In Ditch Near Floris Injures Man
A Ford left the road near the Bradshaw farm about three miles southeast of the city. Roy Melton was severely cut by the windshield, while Louw Smith escaped injury. Both Floris men were brought to town for repairs. Officers considered intoxication but released them for lack of evidence.
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Roy Melton
Louw Smith
Floris
Melton
Smith
Bradshaw Farm
Lockridge
Nus Pureris
One Potato Makes a Meal at Round Prairie Farm
Mr. Davis in Round Prairie township grows meal sized potatoes. He planted New York White seed on June 10 and harvested thirty eight bushels of exceptionally large spuds. A single specimen weighed one pound five ounces and stretched sixteen and a half inches at its greatest girth.
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J. B. Davis
Round Prairie Township
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Parsonville
America
Marion
Myron T. Herrick
Herrick
United States Senate
C. I. Thoma
F. W. Jericho
R. Roy Louden
R. H. Spence
Auto
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