29 Oct 1920
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1920
Page
1
The column argues Cox gains momentum as public sentiment shifts toward the league of nations. It notes increased demand for the covenant, Democratic access to materials, and campaign prospects. It estimates electoral paths and states likely to deliver victory, highlighting New York and western states as pivotal to reaching 270 votes.
The analysis argues Cox must win Democratic strongholds Kansas California Minnesota and South Dakota plus Illinois or Ohio. It notes that North Dakota leans Nonpartisan and could flip, while California remains pivotal. Ohio’s result could tip the race. a Harding win there would almost certainly doom Cox.
Four Iowa cities host farmer banker conferences in November addressing credit and agricultural finance. Notables include Dean C F Curtis and John R Howard. Sessions run mornings for farmers and bankers. afternoons open to farmers. First such gathering aims to act as a clearing house for practical agricultural finance solutions.
T E Smith of Packwood advertised pure bred hogs for sale in the Tribune. After two issues the ad was ordered out as all hogs had been disposed of. Tribune Want Ads reach the right audience and are cost effective for selling or buying. It Pays to Tie to the Tribune.
Returns from next Tuesday's election will be received at the Tribune office on election night. Complete results from national state district and county contests will be gathered with prompt Western Union service. All visitors are welcome and telephone inquiries will be answered cheerfully.
Miss Margaret White soprano and Allan Bacon pianist present a joint recital at the First Presbyterian church Ottumwa on Thursday evening November 28. The program includes Schumann Sonata Op. 22 in G minor first movement and more pieces to follow.
The document discusses Governor Cox and western development, referencing homestead reform and legislative aims. It mentions addressing three-year homestead bills, humanizing laws, and ensuring government support for settlers, with related commentary on policy and public interest.
J C Droz of Fairfield exhibited a Duroc Jersey junior yearling boar weighing 800 pounds and measuring 84 inches long and 43 inches high, crowned world champion. He refused $25,000 and market value claims this is the best junior yearling boar ever shown on Iowa fairgrounds. A separate letter to the editor questions the legality of county ballot publication for an upcoming election, urging proper attested publication to avoid potential contest.
Democratic women are asked to meet for instruction this afternoon in the second and fourth wards. The second ward gathering will be at Mrs. O. A. Banta's home on West Grimes street and the fourth ward meeting at Mrs. George Newlands' home on East Washington street.
Members of the Fourth Regiment band and former Fairfield band members held a dinner at the Community club rooms Tuesday night for Prof. L Schmidt director of the band and presented him with a handsome baby carriage.
A. H. Sumner departed last week for Texas and expects to stay throughout the winter season.
Fairfield honors a resident as a candidate for governor on the Socialist-Labor ticket Jay Hisel heads the ticket four years after running for lieutenant governor He received one vote in Fairfield in his own ward Fry Copeland leaves for Lincoln Nebraska to become a special agent for the express company He has police and express service experience Mrs Copeland stays at the Oakdale sanatorium while Mr Copeland relocates
Mrs W R Salts daughter of Mr and Mrs Luther Spry died at her home in Moline after a long illness. She leaves a six month old baby. The body was brought to Fairfield for burial.
Public invited to Moorhead Studios for a piano recital next Thursday evening at 8. The program features works by Beethoven Chopin Moszkowski and Haydn among many others performed by listed artists including Florence Hill Georgia Newcomb Elmina McElderry and Grace Stallman. A separate note mentions a $30,000 raised at Anastomosa for River side cemetery improvements.
Hon E W McManus drew a massive Burlington crowd at the Armory last Saturday praising Federal Reserve bank and Farm Loan laws as Democratic successes. He challenged rival Kopp to publicly state positions before election and defended league covenant terms amid heated debates.
Jefferson county Salvation Army fund drive, started last Sunday, reports strong public support. Subscriptions may be paid at any county bank. County central committee chaired by Dr J Fred Clarke. ward and township chairs named across the county for efficient fundraising.
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