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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1913
Page
1
A long editorial cries foul on the Taft era tariff policy and Republican betrayal. It contrasts 1908 electoral triumph with 1910 losses, cites Dolliver on Schedule II, and argues the people rejected bad faith. It urges a fully democratic administration and condemns patronage, while noting a local postmaster dispute over mumps and a testimonial for Chamberlain’s remedy.
Washington August 16 Special correspondence. Senator Lippitt of Rhode Island, a large cotton manufacturer, called the democratic tariff bill half baked and ignorantly prepared, drawing a rebuke from Senator John Sharp Williams that effectively silenced him. Williams argued lawmakers can no longer rely on manufacturers to fix tariff rates, stressing a shift toward serving national interests over individual industry influence.
A Portland Oregon Journal item surveys critics of William Jennings Bryan, noting how past officials like Knox Root and Taft faced little public rebuke during tours. The piece suggests critics are drawn to Bryan because of his independence, and that his stance earns him broad support. It also includes a medical testimonial for Foley Kidney Pills from A Mitchell of Bagdad Kentucky.
A study prompt dated August 24 1913 for a Sunday school class on John 6 27 56 138 17 and related passages. It lists twenty three reflective questions about manna miracles divine provision trust in God and Sabbath observance with a closing note for August 31 1918 lesson on Israel at Mount Sinai.
Ten baby buffaloes born to the government herd in the Wichita national forest near Lawton Oklahoma bring the total to 48 head. The herd includes 27 bulls and 21 cows, all in excellent condition, a growth from six years of government care begun after transfer from New York in 1907. Three of the original herd died from Texas fever. the rest were saved under forest service supervision.
Help wanted notice seeking a canvasser for the Dr. S. E. Ball medical company to cover Taylor County towns. Advertises a line of extracts spices toilet articles and family remedies. Inquiries to I. Nolte Bedford Iowa. Adv 32 tf.
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