22 Aug 1907
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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1907
Page
1
Iowa leads the Union in corn acreage this year with 19,000 acres more planted than Illinois. A small cyclone struck Union county near Creston Friday afternoon causing significant crop and building damage.
A section of the main line near Russell Iowa derailed Thursday on No 6 with several passengers injured seriously though not fatally Local editor quips about false pretenses and a joke about a $1 104 issues offer The Maryville Republican cites a 102 mile military trail from Council Bluffs to the ford as the source of the number 102 for the river and its name
H A Crow of Connelsville Pennsylvania was chosen commander in chief of the society of the Army of the Philippines at a Kansas City meeting held last week. The next gathering is scheduled for Galesburg Illinois.
A reader questions why the rival paper did not publish an affidavit from their solicitor stating the subscriber list was legitimate. The writer doubts perjury but notes the Clarinda Herald refuses to speak for Col. Hepburn, who can defend himself. The remark suggests Republican papers avoid duplicity to prevent Hepburn from becoming politically mute.
The Cedar Falls Gazette blames Gov. Cummins for party discord, while the Free Press boasted open advertiser access. Frank Baird, once a state evident witness, is paroled to his Creston brother after aiding conviction of Bill Richards for robbing an elderly couple. Richards serves fifteen years as U.S. Marshal.
In Nodaway the Corning Villisea Carbon and Nodaway teams competed Nodaway won three games to take first money Carbon earned second by two wins Villisea claimed third with one victory Nodaway yielded only six runs in three games and twelve hits were made off them Osceola Sentinel notes estrangement between editor Lisle of Clarinda Herald and Col Hepburn amid praise for Hepburn in Herald and critique of newspaper trusts and unions in separate columns
Champ Clark avoided a direct political or economic lecture at a Chau Tauqua program, prompting disappointment among attendees. He drew fire by praising Pete Hepburn as a poor man, which labeled him as uninformed or demagogic in the eyes of many readers. A straightforward speech might have pleased more listeners who shared his views.
The speaker questions claims of indispensability for senators and representatives arguing that every current congressman once held a first term. He cites Iowa and Wisconsin figures, challenging the notion that the nation would degenerate without specific leaders and noting Hepburn Allison Dolliver Follette as examples.
The editorial from the Des Moines Register and Leader urges readers to consider whether Iowa should curb young men’s ambitions by limiting opportunities in high and honorable posts. It argues against constant Washington turnover and says merit should not be kept from others.
The Osceola Democrat sues the Chautauqua Bureau to recover ad pay and blasts the Osceola event as run by money-minded outsiders. Citizens complain seats were swapped for cheap acts, while the Innes Band’s high grade music is praised by some and critiqued by others. The piece calls for a permanent local Chautauqua organization not controlled by out‑of‑town interest.
The Lenox New Times claims it received a Taylor county directory and extols its quality while accusing a competitor of theft. The Free Press contends the directory information and costs were its own, challenging the New Times to prove otherwise and condemning the copying as dishonest enterprise.
A public notice asserts a duty to report theft and the thief wherever found, urging vigilance and cooperation with authorities to protect the community.
A fragment recounts Billy Sunday’s comic chautauqua appearance themed Booze or on the Water Wagon with a crowd of about 10,000, including slang and sharp jabs at liquor. It shifts to a Des Moines Register Leader piece urging young men toward public service and questioning long tenures in Congress and the presidency.
A Magnolia Indiana reader quotes enjoying Dr King’s New Life Pills. He claims after six years of use the pills improved him and pleases everyone. The ad notes availability at A L Bibbins with a price of 25 cents.
The brief remark suggests a call to replace or repair motor vehicles, implying concern with car quality or availability. It presents no verifiable entities or events suitable for a formal news summary.
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh in all stages as a constitutional disease taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer $100 for any failure and urge sending testimonials. Sold by druggists. includes mention of Hall's Family Pills for constipation. F. J. Cuenzy Co. Toledo.
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