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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1906
Page
2
A political brief notes supporters Huss and Hargadin for supervisor races. It cites CHAS. N. HARGADIN and Alex John PAUL HUNTER as figures in the campaign efforts. The item reads like a compact party slate update with local candidate names and affiliations.
In Appanoose county seven candidates have announced their bid for the sheriff nomination. The field includes a mix of local residents with varied law enforcement backgrounds. The race shapes up as a crowded contest ahead of primary elections.
This week Tur Leon Reporter rolls out a 16 page edition praised as a dandy. Bro Hull, editor of the same paper, attends the National Editorial Association event, highlighting regional journalism activity.
A young Maryville woman hosted a party last week with a guest for every year of her age. If she continues this pattern, she will never exceed a couple dozen guests, keeping the guest list modest and predictable.
The Clarinda ball team played under electric lights against the Cherokee Indians, a night game that left the Clarinda lads to blame more than the umpire for their defeat claiming they could not see the ball.
The Ringgold Record accuses Black Hawk county Republicans of anarchist leanings after Cummings carried the county and Waterloo results. editor How ard Tedford, longtime state printer, faces criticism for partisan framing in last week’s piece.
A New Market Herald letter-length critique denounces a republican primary as a free-for-all with fraud, naming Cummins supporters, non residents, and alleged manipulation. The piece accuses editors and local papers of bias, recalls prior charges, and urges alignment to avoid party disruption. It also praises the Daily Advertiser as a strong local daily despite disagreements.
The big tent arrives this week and season ticket sales remain strong. A short cut sidewalk will be laid early next week. Camping parties are being organized, promising fun for campers. Many single admission attendees switch to season tickets, which are transferable within families.
The Creston American notes many Republicans oppose Mr Mann for Congress linking him to Col Hepburn a corporate tool. Mann sought a character certificate from Roosevelt who replies Hepburn has the pen for the pure food and Panama work Twain jokes about the certificate and a forged request to appoint a pen for the pure food bill.
Frank Emerson Jones a veteran lecture figure says the Bedford program offers unmatched talent. He highlights Roberson Green and Packard as standout performers and notes there is not a weak day or weak man among the lineup.
The management cuts tent rentals to season prices for 10x12 tents at 2 dollars and 12x14 tents at 2.50 dollars while all other charges stay the same. The move aims to help campers and daytime rests by providing affordable shelter.
A Republican outreach urges every Republican to stay in close touch with the National Congressional Committee. The campaign centers on the party record and Theodore Roosevelt's personality, aiming to fund efforts through one dollar subscriptions. Each subscriber will receive the Republican National Campaign Textbook and related materials.
The text shows Committee materials urging support for a victory, signed by James S Sherman as chairman, with a New York box address.
Bedford business leaders push to attract denatured alcohol factories to boost local economy. They cite tax repeal, corn belt supply, and wide uses from fuel to solvents, noting auto fuel potential and international tests favoring alcohol over gasoline.
Catarrh is a constitutional illness and Hall's Catarrh Cure is claimed to cure all stages by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer $100 to any case it fails to cure and urge sending testimonials. medicines sold by druggists for 75 cents. Also suggest Hall's Family Pills for constipation. Bedford Chautauqua event noted for August 10 to 19.
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