Red Hot Campaign of 1920 Five Party Race
The piece recalls a 1920 political contest with five parties in a vivid wartime style noting the end of John Barleycorn and the fading memory of his influence as the campaign heats up.
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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1920
Page
4
The piece recalls a 1920 political contest with five parties in a vivid wartime style noting the end of John Barleycorn and the fading memory of his influence as the campaign heats up.
The issue notes a disrupted edition as the enterprise battles low standards due to editors and publishers being ill. Staff cannot hire a printer for lack of funds, affecting publication quality and reliability.
The piece urges candidates to announce themselves and voters to post, choose the man they honestly believe best for the office, and exercise their right to vote according to their own convictions and conscientiously.
The article reflects concern over current prices staying out of reach and the hens' strike continuing, with operators skeptical about a timely resolution as markets remain volatile. It notes ongoing agitation and stalled negotiations affecting production and supply.
A satirical note argues that reducing bandit numbers would better lower living costs than current robberies. It highlights the paradox of criminals targeting banks and paymasters while systemic price pressures persist.
Claude Pitman visited Terre Haute on Monday. Seigei Arnold of Scotland TI appeared in town Monday morning. P J Hilarides visited his wife in Anderson the first of the week. FL M Melaughlin went to Rockville Monday for business. L J Murdock stayed in Terre Haute Monday visiting relatives of Mrs Fred Pitman of Shepherdsville.
The piece argues that improving school buildings is not enough and teachers must be better paid. It notes a U.S. teacher shortage of about 39,000 and contends that well paid teachers perform better even in modest schools rather than in lavish facilities. It calls for a fairer pay solution for educators.
Roy Aikman trustee seeks bids for erection and completion of an addition to the brick Montezuma Grade School building Indiana plans by Layton Allen Architect Indianapolis Bids on general heating and ventilation and plumbing separate sealed proposals due 1920 at a.m. Saturday. Each bid must include a 5 percent certified check payable to the School Trustee. The trustee may reject bids.
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