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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1906
Page
8
An old advertisement warns boys against tobacco use and promotes Burdock Blood Bitters as a system tonic, claiming health benefits like strong appetite, good digestion, and sound sleep. It also touts Foley’s Kidney Cure for disordered kidneys or bladder and lists H. B. Rhoads as the seller.
A fragmented advertisement style page fragment cites Madame Bernhardt praising Americana and promotes Dean's Ointment for piles eczema and skin itching. It references Kansas farmers opposing a new senator's clothes and mentions Dr Thomas electric oil as a household remedy alongside cures for croup bruises sore throat and lameness.
An old newspaper fragment advertises Foley's Kidney Cure as a safe remedy for kidney disease and mentions a travel position with a $250,000 capital firm offering $1,072 yearly plus expenses. The text also references the Boston Herald and Attica Press on fear and valor.
Practical guide on using cold and hot water to treat inflammation abrasions and eye strain. Cold water constricts blood vessels reducing bleeding while hot applications draw blood to the surface and ease abscesses pimples and headaches. Warm water in some cases may worsen bleeding.
In Lerwick, the lone tree in an enclosed garden stands as a local symbol with sea gulls filling the town’s air. The gulls nest on rooftops and pies of rice laid in streets are for them. At night the birds rest on rocks near the Isle of Nots.
A fragment from a historic Atlanta Constitution quip describes an editor admitting to stealing a five dollar bill from a poet's new poem. The joke implies editorial control over what readers see and how content is presented in print.
In a Tit-Bits style exchange, Naggus mocks the heroine and hero of a current magazine story asking about their fate. Borus affirms a wedding in the last chapter, saying it will serve them right. The dialogue hints at vindictive satisfaction with the plot’s resolution.
A Detroit tale recounts a dentist who admits giving chloroform twice to a patient. He explains the second dose was required to extract money, implying a motive tied to theft within a medical setting. The fragment hints at criminal intent and misconduct in professional practice.
An English exter cautions men on razor care from strop to blade. He promotes a two sided swing strop, keeping it taut, and stresses dust removal. He ends by urging lather, hot water, and diagonal strokes to heat and sharpen the blade for easier shaving.
A New York American warning cites tobacco harms to taste, smell, digestion and vigor. It notes nicotine as the key poison with no antidote, containing acids and carbonic compounds. A single leaf or cigar can kill a person if used properly, and nicotine is described as a deadly poison akin to prussic acid.
A London Chronicle anecdote recalls a polite stranger who asks if the reader is connected with the press. The reply is terse, asserting privacy and equal treatment, leading to the stranger's vexed assertion that he would stop buying the newspaper if he knew its source.
Buffalo calves emerge in April and May with early vigor. They stand within minutes and can defend themselves quickly, while their attentive cow stays close. The Washington Star notes their strength and endurance at a tender age.
The piece urges readers to cultivate nests of pleasant thoughts. Bright fancies and memories, noble histories, and faithful sayings become treasure houses for the soul. These inner riches sustain us beyond earth and are shared as a form of nourishment.
Mrs. Fitts recalls long ago when she and Mr. Fitts held hands for hours before marriage. He insists he was not silly, saying he kept her from the plano by holding her hand.
The Somerville Journal notes a man aged seventy who claims his heart has beaten 260 million times, with extra heartbeats when he felt fear causing overtime. This quirky health obs observation highlights longevity and bodily limits in a local feature.
State brief notes report Beland creamery progress after January first. two weeks paid vacation for rural carriers. Greenfield blaze causes about 18000 dollars in damage. D P Tullock named postmaster at Cushing. Rock Island flyer derailed near Fairfield with no injuries. New London National Bank applying for a 25000 dollar capital. Eldora veterans to hold twenty third reunion August 8 at fairgrounds. Des Moines preacher Nugent speaks at Muscatine Chautauqua on civilization. Almont reports labor shortages with wages from 265 to 35 dollars including horse. Chariton organ bought with Carnegie gift. 1500 dollars. Rockport Shenandoah line advances. 418000 dollar project over 40 miles. Moorland Farmers Elevator reports 86000 dollars in eleven months. A M Steele store fire losses near 14000 dollars. Knights of Pythias building damaged. Belle Plaine artesian well drilling stalled. Des Moines park raid injures night watchman Fr H Glassco. Des Moines woman sues Modern Brotherhood for 500 dollars. Clarion beer seizure hits Fourth of July supply. Knoke farmers consider new elevator. Muscatine close for Chautauqua. Davenport Rock Island bridge counts show 2121 pedestrians, 1567 teams, 355 street cars. Conway post office handles 112000 mail this year. Perry boy injured by hay fork. Rural carriers thanked with corn gifts. Burtt creamery pays 9253.66 to patrons in June at 22 cents per pound. Estherville eyes street fair. Charles City farmers co‑op store planned with 100000 capital.
Reading from St. Petersburg reports a baseless claim that General Trepos was assassinated. In Charleroi Belgium an attempted wreck of the Northern express from Paris by Russian agitators failed. In Warsaw worshippers at Wilanow panicked when an unknown shooter fired near the crowd, causing a stampede and the ferry boat sinking with five deaths.
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