Kendall Gains No Votes But League Interest Grows
Nate Kendall visits Fairfield but his talk changes few votes for governor. The piece notes rising public interest in the League of Nations and Democratic effort to present the covenant directly to voters. Gov Cox is praised as a strong campaigner while Republican critiques linked to Harding are debunked by Democrats.
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Nate Kendall
Fairfield
Harding
Kendall
Mr. Kendall
League of Nations
League
Gov. Cox
Sen. Harding
Iowa
New York
Tweed Gang
Abe Reuf
California
State House
Harding Faces Criticism in Independent Voter Appeal
The article argues Harding shows inconsistent messaging influencing inde pendent voters. It claims his frantic question juggling and avoidance of direct answers weaken confidence compared with Cox's straightforward responses.
Whitaker Hopes for Senate Victory in Jefferson Van Buren
Local campaign activity rises as Democrats plan an east county speaking tour. Voters in Jefferson and Van Buren counties favored Whitaker in past races by narrow margins, suggesting a strong farmer support base and belief he will win the seat.
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Frank Whitaker
Fulton
Jefferson
van Buren
Whitaker
Kennedy
Jefferson County
van Buren County
Women Voters League Election Meeting in Fairfield
The Jefferson County League of Women Voters will hold its annual election at the Fairfield library on Saturday October 23 at 2 30 p m Members of the board are asked to bring written reports of the year s work Amendments to the constitution will come up for consideration and every member is urged to attend
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Jefferson County League of Women Voters
Fairfield
League
Hickory Nut Prices Rise As Harvest Season Declines
The Birmingham Enterprise notes that hickory nuts bring four to five dollars per bushel this year, with landowners now gathering and marketing the crop. A large variety is scarce, making the harvest different from past years when people could harvest by hand for labor only.
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Birmingham Enterprise
Tractor Accident Leaves Farmer Struggling for Life
Sterling Hartshorn, a farmer from Ir[], was pinned between a tractor radiator and a barn wall while reaching in front of the machine. The radiator burned deeply into his neck as rescuers tore out part of the barn wall and freed him. His condition is listed as serious.
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Sterling, Ir
Ward Hartshorn
All Honest People Should Vote Against Mr Kendall
Miss E E Sparks of Batavia urges Iowa voters to reject Kendall in the 1920 gubernatorial race. She denounces the state GOP machine, cites banking scandals and state corruption, and urges support for reformers and for Rev John Brown for state representative.
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Kendall
the Tribune
E. E Sparks
Batavia
Miss Sparks
Republican Party of
Iowa
Tribune
State House
Batavia Bank
Ottumwa
John Brown
Brown
It Pays to Tie to the Tribune Farm Sale Ads
Farmers rely on the Tribune for farm sale notices reaching Jefferson county and nearby areas. The paper claims to publish more farm sale advertising and achieve more results than all other county newspapers combined. The Tribune promotes its exclusive reach for advertisers.
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The
Tribune
Jefferson County
Democratic county tour departs Fairfield for east county
A convoy carrying Democratic candidates leaves Fairfield today for a speaking tour of the eastern county with brief stops at Glasgow Lockridge Four Corners Salina Germanville East Pleasant Plain Pleasant Plain and Perlee. Included are Frank B. Whitaker for state senator and John A. Brown for state representative alongside county officers and local leaders.
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Fairfield
Glasgow
Lockridge
Four Corners
Germanville
East Pleasant Plain
Pleasant Plain
Perlee
Frank B. Whitaker
John A. Brown
Salina
Mystery deepens in Horton shooting near Glendale
A stranger in soldier uniform shot Clarence Horton at his home, then fled with a man and a woman in a car. Witnesses saw the trio in Parsonville and Batavia, with Horton wounded, pursuing the assailant but unable to catch them. The incident remains unsolved as authorities trace the party's movements. Also missing owner of two large carp found near East Jefferson and D streets after a man carried and left them on a brick pile.
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Clarence Horton
Glendale
Young Horton
Cane
Horton
Hoton
Parsonville
McCormick Home
Batavia
G. W. Horton
East Jefferson
D Streets
D Street
Taxpayers Alarmed by County Graft in Ad Bills
A Fairfield Ledger report exposes petty graft in county spending on newspaper advertisements. The county paid 76.50 for an ongoing detour sign notice, and 131 for 75 court dockets, with Ledger and Tribune printing costs overcharged. The piece urges the board of supervisors to audit bills, seek refunds, and curb high taxes.
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Board of Supervisors
Fairfield Ledger
Ledger
The
Tribune
Ball
William Louden Celebrates His Birthday in Fairfield
William Louden marks his seventy-ninth birthday with a busy day of personal and public work. The Tribune president signed many documents and advanced incorporation matters before finishing at six in the evening. Known as Fairfield's Grand Old Man, he dedicates time and resources to civic causes and is admired for his energy and commitment.
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William Louden
Tribune Company
The
Tribune
Louden
Fairfield
the Tribune
Gate City backs Ed McManus for Congress in editorial
The Gate City of Keokuk Iowa endorses Edward W McManus for representative in Congress praising his ability loyalty and promise of service. The editorial argues he is a good man who will advance home interests over personal or party politics.
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Keokuk
Sam M .Clark
Congress
Iowa
Ed McManus
Edward W. McManus
America First Statement Sparks Debate on Peace Leadership
William Louden argues that America should lead in peace and progress, but claims current Republican leaders push the nation toward being last and trailing Mexico in joining other nations to promote peace and prevent war. The quote reflects partisan concerns over foreign policy direction.
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Amerian
America
Republican Party
Mexico
Wm. Louden
Fifteen Thousand Ministers Back League With Peace Pact
In Chicago, Illinois, fifteen thousand three hundred nine clergy from Methodist and Congregational to Catholic and Jewish sign a petition urging immediate ratification of the peace treaty and the League of Nations covenant with reservations kept intact. Only eight hundred sixteen refused. Major signers include 4019 Methodist pastors, 2409 Presbyterian, 1784 Baptist, 811 Episcopal, 644 Lutheran, 314 Catholic, plus smaller groups and ten leading religious bodies endorsing the League.
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Chiago
Ill
Christian Disciples of Christ
Universalist
League of Nations
Northern Baptist Convention
International Congregational Council
National Congregational Council
Methodist Episcopal Church
United Presbyterian Assembly
Presbyterian Church of
McManus to Speak in Keokuk Armory Next Saturday
County Chairman Spratt announces E W McManus of Keokuk will address the public at the Armory next Saturday at 8 PM. The Democratic congressman hopeful is praised as a gifted speaker and gains cross party attention as several Republican papers announce support.
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Spratt
Democratic County Central Committee
E. W. McManus
Keokuk
Manus
McManus
Keokuk Gate City
River Counties
Fairfield
Geo. R. Lund
Schenectady
Lund
Armory
Death of Ed F. Taylor of Los Angeles
Relatives in this city confirm Ed F. Taylor, a longtime resident who died October 14 in Los Angeles after a brief illness from pneumonia. He leaves a wife, one daughter and four sons, a brother John H. Taylor of Los Angeles, and a sister Mrs. J. D. Scothorn of this city.
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Ed F. Taylor
Los Angeles
Iowa
John H. Taylor
J. D. Scothorn
Trop Point School Invites Public To Pie Social
A program and a pie social are planned at Trop Point School next Tuesday with a cordial invitation extended to the public.
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Trop Point
Trop Point School
Voting guidance on party tickets and seeking election help
The passage advises voters to mark ballot choices for each candidate and to vote the party ticket as desired. It notes you may ignore the party circle, but must mark crosses for voted candidates and asks to consult the election judge if any procedural doubt arises.
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Cox
Moncprecz
Women Voters’ League Meeting
E. E. Sparks
Coldier
Ntmanus
Herring
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