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Newspaper

Bedford Free Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1925

Page

10

Sound principles for allied debts in Dawes plan view

Charles E. Mitchell argues that the Dawes plan provides a framework for settling Allied debts to the United States. He says debts between nations cause trouble and must be adjusted to protect commercial interests, endorsing gradual payments and caps on taxation so debtor nations avoid overburdening future generations.

Pawes Pla Charles E. Mitchell National City Bank of New York American Bankers Association Journal Mitchell France Belgium Italy General Dawes United States Fis

Adversity a stimulant to good farming

Dean Dodson recalls a Louisiana farmer nearly breaking even after a family medical crisis. He cut costs and expanded income by diversifying: milk sales, turnips and potatoes, better poultry care, extra pigs, using waste products, and trading with merchants. By year end he paid off his debt and learned the value of thrift and diversified farming.

Dean Dodson Louisiana Wessel Ile Bunker-Farmer

The Power Behind The Savings Dollar

A report by the Savings Bank Division of the American Bankers Association highlights a vast savings base of about 9.5 billion dollars, with roughly 6.5 billion tied to savings deposits. The piece argues these funds fuel industrial growth through bank loan purchases of securities, supporting capital investment, plant and railroad expansion, and a higher national living standard. It stresses prudent personal finance as a cornerstone of a strong business outlook and long term wealth preservation.

Savings Bank Division American Bankers Association

Forcing Lower Taxes Says Treasury Official

Undersecretary Gerard B. Winston of the Treasury warns that federal taxes must be lightened while state and local taxes rise. He notes per capita federal taxes climbed from 32 in 1918 to 54 in 1920, then declined to about 27, and observes rising state burdens from 20 to 38 as he urges limits on death taxes to protect revenue and incentives to work and provide for family.

Gerard B. Winston Treasury American Bankers Association Journal

Store Credit Costs Twenty Six Per Cent A Survey Finds

North Carolina Experiment Station researchers report over 40 percent of farmer credit needs are short term and supplied mainly by stores and landlords. Banks supply about one sixth. merchants and landlords provide the rest. Interest from store creditors runs above 26 percent, while bank rates hover just over 5 percent. Remedies include boosting food production and cutting hay and grain shipping freight, plus stronger banker farmer relations and farmer education on credit.

North Carolina Sta Lun

Natural laws spark hope for agriculture reforms

A remarks by P B Duty of the Agricultural American Yankers Association mission highlight that prosperity cannot be legislated. They state that agriculture operates under the same basic flaws as any other business, with change arising from natural laws and renewed hope.

Asencia Mission

Unusual Bells in London Echo of Historic Shipments

A garbled historical piece traces bells from England labeled as the largest and heaviest, noting a transfer to Boston in the early summer of 145. It recalls their fame from St Marius to Bow Bells and ties to events like Paul Revere’s ride, suggesting these bells remain legendary and in surprisingly preserved condition.

Christchurch Busta Ils Deste Wiel Sylre Dy Hino Acta Evens Seth London Hells Boston Ponjarkable Malta Osberer Paul Revere Lexington Bunker Ill Chirles Wade United States Sears

Keeping Well Sanitation of the Automobile Camp

The article discusses rising automobile tourism and the need for sanitary campgrounds. It cites U S Public Health Service and Minnesota rules, urging adequate water, toilets, waste disposal, and daily-cleared galvanized cans. Proper drainage and site location are emphasized to curb typhoid and dysentery risks.

Columbia River Oregon Taatiahirly Wublig United States Public Health Service Minnesota State Board of Health Learth

Alice the elephant causes mayhem at circus parade

In a playful stunt, Alice the elephant snacks on apples from a parade setup, then, startled, swats a tree and damages the cookhouse and props. The chaos spreads as tables topple and fences tumble, prompting a chaotic escape before spectators recapture the animal.

Courtney Ryley Cooper Alice Obreus Ace Price Walf Ens

Tragedy in the Woods Reveals Avoidable Dangers

An article discusses a hunter death and a broader pattern of forestry related hazards. It cites delayed rescue, overlooked safety, and the psychological factors behind risky behavior. It argues prevention requires decisive personal vigilance and timely assistance to avert tragedy in wooded areas.

Russian Loan Story at Nashville Luncheon

A garbled OCR tale references a loan from Russia and a Nashville luncheon where Ilary Llowse mentions the situation. It describes a family named Punk owing a grocer $27 and a chain of unclear events involving promises, payments, and a dinner that led to further uncertainties about groceries and future motions.

Russia Ilary Llowse Nashville

Karnak and St John Cathedral to be built in New York

Announcement by Bishop Manning says the Karnak and St John Cathedral will be started in New York next spring and will be among the world largest religious buildings. It will rank with famed cathedrals in St Peter’s Seville Milan Cologne York and Antwerp though its scale may surpass modern conceptions as observers compare it to grand temples and ancient sanctuaries.

New York Manning St. Peter's Mill Seville Mrorencve Si Virat's Cologne York Allens Antwerp Karnik Beypt Daria Ustaban

Keen Movie Patron Praises Bath's Theaters and Opera House

A Boston Globe note describes a devoted patron named Keen praising Bath Maine theater culture. He recalls three historic venues in the city during shipyard prosperity and claims the Opera House opened in 1918. Keen cites daily theater attendance and self-styled regional championship status.

Bagh Boston Globe Opera House Hull Bath Maine New England

Marjory Requests Bible Story About Ten Virgins

A mother reads aloud at bedtime as Marjory asks for the tale of the ten girls who went out to meet the bridegroom, expressing a desire to learn about the story and its meaning amid the family’s nightly Bible-time habit.

Marjory Majory Everybody's Magazine

No Ordinary Veteran Mose Y As A Veteran Story

Fragmentary notes describe a veteran named Mose Y As and mention roles in veterinary care. The text references a veteran, a boy Shue, and a Mouse Nutin, with unclear details about military service or medical work.

Plata Rom Mab Hess-Doctorin Pilin Goramon Veterin

Elbovour Nodl Testset Atop World War II Era Pulpit

A fragmented 19th century style notice discusses a local event tied to a prominent figure and a potential financial dispute. The readable text references a time frame and names Louis and a civic body, suggesting a public matter requiring attention or clarification.

Portland’s Pride Pepa De Sings At Guard Gardens

Portland figures stage a quirky float event in sunken chest garden setting. Local performers from the Toited Shins headline the parade, drawing crowds and lighthearted coverage of seasonal pageantry.

Pepa

Had to Make Speed in a Quiet Evening Exchange

The fragment shows a hurried, half spoken exchange between Had and Had a partner named Losuy or Berey, with reminders of bolting and chiding before a wool con note. The text is garbled and lacks clear context or identifiable events, people, or place names.

Losuy

Fragmented quotation hints at a confused text fragment

A garbled passage mentions names like Whit and Penwwiggle with phrases about a dire volume, sleeping after a few packages, and an upholstery reference. The readable elements are sparse and lack clear context or a coherent event.

Penwwiggle Landon

County Sunday School Convention Held in New Market

The Annual County Sunday School Convention met in New Market on April 3 with sessions from morning to evening. Rev Warner Man Clesattivil preached, several officers and delegates led devotional and teaching periods, and participants organized committees and reported on conferences and children’s divisions.

New Market Sega Eimrek BK Sharpeburg Ae Ramaation Aneta Talon Warner Man Clesattivil Mint of Soho Phares da Man

Proceeds of County Board Readings in Polk Township

Proceedings report Taxton County Bond Supervisors audit of Polk Township funds for year 1984 shows total receipts of 2423.09 and total disbursements of 263.46 with year-end balance 120.57. Disbursements listed include Hine drag Matt Parrott & supplies and various individuals for services.

Anemou Taxton County Polk Smlance Nana Pele Ae Ee

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