12 Apr 1923
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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1923
Page
1
Bedford Free Press lists subscription rates paid in advance at one dollar per year and notes its status as an independent newspaper edited by A. W. Hamblin. The item also identifies the Bedford, Iowa post office mailing classification.
Richard Lloyd Jones argues that tiny forces shape grand outcomes. From locust swarms to a single rain on Waterloo to Franklin's kite, small factors guide history and science, proving that neglecting minor details can topple great plans.
Rev. M A Mathews argues isolation is preached by politicians not by statesmen. They misinterpret Mr Washington and misconstruct his entanglement warning as America enters its situation of inception avoids entangling herself with foreign issues.
A speaker condemns isolationism and urges active American leadership in global matters. He argues the United States, as a dominant power, must join international institutions, fulfill duties, and influence peace, progress, and finances rather than abstain and invite contempt.
A compact column mixes devotional verse about faith with homey philosophy from 1923. It muses on faith funding harvests and daily bread, then comments on a New York legislator proposing sanity exams for courts, plus notes on ancient poems and Pekin duck eggs.
Dr John T. Maloy a physician and surgeon offers special attention to internal diseases from the Dr Paschal office on West Main Street Bedford Iowa with phone 218.
Several probate notices from Bedford Iowa address wills and executors. Documents list W M Kinnison Clerk of District Court notices for M Miller Asa Terrill and Laura Adams with hearing dates in 1923 and 1928. Notices urge interested parties to appear and present cause why the instruments should be probated. Also a help-wanted line for a salesman to handle Ward's wagon in Taylor county.
The Bedford area board of supervisors met in regular session with R. H. Coulthard and H. M. Esanan present. They approved numerous paid claims including expenses for patrols, drayage, supplies, school books, repairs, and staff wages. Also approved official bonds for township clerks and assessors and accepted reports and statements from local banks and treasuries.
Local physician and surgeon advertises 24 hour service one block south of the post office. Call day or night for prompt attention.
A citizen of a growing Towa town died in September, leaving a widow and two small children. His estate includes a home with a near 2500 mortgage and 5000 in life insurance. One 8000 policy with National Life Association was bought three years ago to cover the mortgage. After settling debts and funeral costs, the widow has about 2000 in cash to face the future.
In northern Iowa a farmer declined a larger life policy. He died with a $16,000 mortgage and $5,000 in debt, leaving only a $1,000 policy with $300 borrowed. A National Life policy costing under 2 percent more could have settled his debts. Des Moines, Iowa promotes National Life Association with reserves over $1.5 million held in Iowa.
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