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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1920
Page
6
Fairfield Iowa news page from October 22 1920 notes post office classification and office address at 112 North Main Street. The item identifies J Walker as editor and labels the publication as an official Jefferson County paper in brief format.
The slate includes James M. Cox for President Franklin D Roosevelt for Vice President Clyde L Herring for Governor Chas E Cameron for Lieutenant Governor Ruth V Sumner for Secretary of State John R Rude for Auditor J E Craven for Treasurer Adrian Walters for Attorney General John I Boyd for Railroad Commissioner Claude R Porter for U S Senator E W McManus for Congressman Frank B Whitaker for State Senator John A Brown for County Auditor Bruce E Hutton for County Treasurer A W Rakow for County Clerk none nominated for County Clerk County Sheriff none nominated for County Recorder none nominated for County Coroner Dr W H Conner for Supervisor 1921 term J C Helfenstine for Supervisor 1922 term Harry R Parsons
The Ledger praises and derides N E Kendall for knowing the issues and avoiding state topics. It notes Kendall’s refusal to criticize the Harding administration and his reliance on national questions to appeal to voters. The piece contrasts Kendall with Herring and hints at political maneuvering on the ballot top.
A Carnegie Foundation report and educators' committee condemn remaining bias against married women as teachers. They argue marriage and a stable home life enhance teaching, noting the shortage of qualified educators and the waste of veteran teachers replaced by inexperienced substitutes.
The Carnegie foundation sustains the inquiry, asserting it should never be questioned again in any enlightened community. The New York World emphasizes the enduring value of this assessment.
The Fairfield gas franchise included a calorimeter clause tests for gas quality but critics say no device has ever been installed. They accuse the city council of lax oversight allowing higher charges and inferior gas with promises of refunds and meters, calling for a council member to stand up for residents.
Farmington News-Republican editor W. E. Strimback abandons support for Kopp citing corruption in the Radicals’ endorsement and labor committee votes. He endorses McManus, praising his integrity and commitment to the district, urging readers to decide based on the facts.
A collage of brief items from various papers. Hen pecked Henry 52 shows a hand injury from a hen in Oxford. Short quips mention Borah criticism, nut crop chatter, births in Des Moines area, visiting socialites, and local editor notes on figures like W. B. Gregg.
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