17 Sep 1920
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1920
Page
1
A brief political notice critiques Republican messaging as effective while claiming Democratic momentum stalls progress. It notes perceived strategy use and partisan framing influencing public perception ahead of upcoming ballots.
The piece compares Gov. Cox and Theodore Roosevelt in touring and campaigning vigor. It analyzes the effectiveness of Republican propaganda, Democratic counters, and the impact of a slush fund accusation. It notes mixed public reception and questions whether Cox’s message convinces voters before the election.
Fairfield voters face registration under a 6 000 population rule despite unconfirmed reports of a census drop. City Clerk George Woods says no official notification has been received and registration will proceed as in past years unless authorities instruct otherwise. Also noted is a county old settler celebration invitation effort for 700 former residents. The Cedar Falls state teachers college summer term ended with 107 diplomas.
Jefferson County totals 16 440 an increase of 489 from 1910 and 3 1 percent. Fairfield shows 5 948 residents an increase over 1910 but below 1915 state figures. Local leaders claim census omissions and rapid housing growth since 1915.
Using the 1915 state census, Jefferson county stands at 16 922 with a net loss of 482 since that year. Other towns show mixed changes: Lockridge up 27 since 1915, Packwood up 30 since 1910 and down 1 since 1915, Pleasant Plain down 10 since 1910 and down 8 since 1915.
The county committee of the national Y M C A will award ten or more free scholarships to ex service men in Ames within two weeks. Scholarships cover tuition books tools and equipment for technical trade and business courses including dairying horticulture farm management auto mechanics drafting shop management bookkeeping and typewriting. Personal expenses for board and incidentals remain the responsibility of the applicant.
With the Old Settler Celebration less than two weeks away, committees promise the largest event Fairfield has seen. Promoters emphasize broad appeal and new features, drawing hundreds of former residents invited for September 29 and 30. Merchants and the old settlers association back the effort, aiming for a record crowd and universal satisfaction.
The Old Settlers Celebration decoration committee led by George Banfield hires a professional firm to adorn Fairfield for September 29 and 30. The plan covers parks, streets, and business fronts with national colors, pennants, and banners.
Statewide readers praise Fairfield and Jefferson County prosperity after viewing the Tribune’s special edition published last month. The paper notes its unique effort to distribute the edition statewide as a notable achievement.
A merchant notes the move frees time to craft fine window displays while Chairman Banfield outlines a broad decoration plan to give the city a gala appearance and attract visitors from afar, asserting the effort will be worth the trip.
Siago Hansen aged 12 son of Mr and Mrs H L Hansen died in an oats kin at Atlantic. The incident occurred while the boy was playing, authorities report a fatal smothering.
Fairfield unveils a high quality free open air program featuring aerial feats by Harry Rich and the Zat Zans, strongman stunts, a graceful illusion act, the Silvertongue vocalist, the Armstrongs acrobats, and boxing and wrestling bouts. The West Liberty school project opens, while Frank Daphin of Chicago dies in a Ford crash near Keota.
A two day celebration features a Lockridge versus Dexter baseball opener, with a second day game against a yet unnamed strong team. Ed Fligg promises varied contests including a tug-of-war between Loudon Machinery and Iowa Malleable, an automobile obstacle race, and boy friendly stunts. Free open air dancing, concessions, a merry go round, and street closures downtown complete the plan.
The Sue and Fox tribe will attract crowds with ceremonies including the wedding of Wahquanita and Mishawaukay. The couple oppose a civil marriage, preferring a full Indian ritual in tribal fashion with dances, wigwams, curios, and a ceremonial camp near B and East Burlington Streets.
State of Iowa vs Cecilia Hadley and husband M E Hadley collapsed when judge dismissed the conspiracy and attempted rape case on a legal technicality. The indictment had charged conspiracy to blackmail wealthy R E Eck amid a bid for 20000 dollars, with many witnesses subpoenaed and dozens of divorces already resolved this term.
The Child Health Organization urges daily routines of proper eating drinking bathing and fresh air to keep children happy. A classroom weight record from the Child Health Organization of New York will be placed in county schools this month to track September weights and October gains, aiming for each child to gain a pound.
The blood Bible class of the First Methodist Church held its business meeting last Tuesday evening. Officers elected for the coming year include President C. G, vice president Scott McCormick, secretary S. T. Biddle, treasurer V. Faris, teacher Dr. Caren, and assistant teacher Dean Tiler. Watermelon auction followed the formalities.
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