Champ Clark Praised As Democratic Fighter in Speech
The Bedford Free Press lauds Champ Clark for defending his platform on the canal tolls, praising his bold, militant style and Monroe Doctrine stance while criticizing opponents who call him a traitor. The paper argues for a democratic right to differ and supports Clark’s stated positions.
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Champ Clark
House
Jim
Missouri
Great Britain
National Congress
Wilson
Democratic Party
Republic
Clark
Rome
St. Joseph
Split Party Lines on Panama Canal Tolls Debate
Washington continues to track partisan riffs as Democrats and Republicans in Congress clash over repeal of the toll exemption. Iowa’s delegation splits 7 for repeal and 6 against, while Senate members Cummins and Kenyon shift positions. Proponents argue exemption harms national honor and raises costs. opponents contend coastwise ships would distort rates and burden inland freight. The split signals a tough path for tolls as a political issue.
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Cais
Shipping Trust
Senate
House
Washington, D. C
Panama Canal
Iowa
Connolly
Kirkpatrick
Vollmer
Des Moines Register
Wilson
Bryan
United States
Mrs. L. Dean’s thirty one year jail meal service earns modest profits
Davenport cooks meals for prisoners at the city jail for thirty one years. Mrs. L Dean charges 18 cents per meal and nets about six cents per meal. Total meals served top 76 876 with revenue about 12 753 68 and profit not more than 3 543 80 amid reduced operations since the rock pile closure.
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L. Dean
Davenport
Dean
Names of Lindy's Grandchildren in Flower Themed Nicknames
A mistress quizzes Aunt Lindy about her three grandchildren, who respond with flower inspired names Gladiola Heliotrope and Artwhfical. The exchange reveals social dynamics and playful branding through nicknames. Later a note mentions McHeggis planning a weekend trip after debates about risks.
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Lindy
Darkies
de Bigges
Gladiola
Heliotrope
London Folk Welcome Jock Home Amid Suspicion
In London the old folk await Jock’s return and greet him at the station. He stays quiet as the family probes for news of Lannon. Later by the fire he accuses locals of dishonesty, recounting a penny pins trick with a one thousand claim but only nine hundred ninety three.
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Jock
New York Mail
Advertised Notice From Postmaster Issued By Nelson
R S Beall and Mrs Sarah Hayes appear in a dated notice from Postmaster Charles N Nelson. Attorneys T Lawrence and rank E Colvin listed. Callers must say advertised and provide the date of this Ist.
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R. S. Beall
Sarah Hayes
T. Lawrence
Rank E. Colvin
Charles N.nelson
Doan's Kidney Pills Bring Back Relief for Back Pain
A readers testimonial from Clarinda Iowa reports acute backache and kidney disorders improving after using Doan's Kidney Pills. The witness, S. D. Hoskins, says symptoms eased within days and kidneys returned to normal. Price 60 cents, sold by all dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY advertises the remedy.
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Dean
D. Hoskins
Logan St
Clarinda
Towa
Doan
Mr. Hosking
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Adv
Senate probes run up 1910 budget total
Since February 9, 1910 the U S senate has spent 168 614 in investigations. The largest single inquiry cost 68 166 for the second Lorimer investigation leading to his exclusion. Other items include Mexico 8 000 high cost of living 8 709 first Lorimer 10 141 trusts 2 992 Stephenson primary 12 988 campaign contributions 8 068 Los Angeles soldiers home 3 374 West Virginia coal strike 7 937 the lobby up to date 10 157 banking and currency 4 337 Titanic disaster 8 314 third degree 9 006.
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U. S. Senate
Lorimer
Mexico
Stephenson
Los Angeles
West Virginia
Executor Appointed for George Larsson Estate
Notice is given that on March 28 1914 the district court of Taylor county Iowa appointed R F E Larison executor of the estate of George Larsson deceased. All debts should be paid to the undersigned and all claims presented to the court for allowance. Dated March 23 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Taylor County
Towa
George Larsson
R. F E. Larison
Advertised letters at Bedford Post Office April 11 1914
List of letters remaining at the Bedford Iowa post office for the week ending April 11 1914. Names include Mrs Alka EF Craft and Mrs. Craft indicates a female recipient. The notice lists residents and pending mail awaiting pickup.
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Bedford
Iowa
Alka EF. Craft
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A.C. Brice, Jr
Owa
American Wool and Cotton Reporter
Underwood and Simmons
Senator Penrose
Eithey
Penrose
Fordney
Mann
Wool and Cotton Reporter
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pennsylvania Railroad
Maurice Connolly
Third
Centerville
Alabama
William Richardson
Richardson
Colorado
J. K. Dougherty
Mirst
Vourth
Erate
Louisville Courier Journal
Little & Hart Gro. Co
Fletcher
Bedford Business Directory
W. M. Jackson
Farmer & Merchant’s Bank
Main Street
J. P. Flick
Bruce J. Flick
Citizens Bank
J. T. McCoun
M. R. Brant
McCoun & Brant
Court Street
Court House
W. E. Crum, H.P. Jaqua, W. E. Crum, Jr
CRUM
Kr, T. Burrell
West Side Court Street
Frank Wisdom
National Bank Building
M. B. Dunning
Calico
Belford
H. Ahrens
J. W., Beauchamp, M. D
Surghon M
Joseph P. Standley
Little & Hart's Grocery
East Main Street
Bedford, Ia
Clor
New York Evening Post
Buncoed
McHeggis
Highlands
Are ix
Chicago
Garland Hotel
London
Lannon
Trimmer
Bright
F. M. Trimmer
Oakwood Blvd
Chicago, Til
Milo Allison
Legal Publications
Charles Geiger
Franzalg
St. St. Joseph, Mo
Haddock Investment CO
EF. L. Wetmore
Bedford Town
Bedford Grain CO
Caala
FE B. Webb
Can
Foley Shoney
Tar Childe
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