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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1907
Page
6
Friday program at Chautauqua drew large crowd as the Innes Band arrived an hour late by train. Miss Whiteman entertained briefly, then the band showcased a orchestral blend of reed strings and brass producing a symphony of pipe organ effects. After supper they performed again and the Robertson company closed with a strong but shortened program due to lateness.
Notes describe a lecture platform appearance by Hon. Champ Clark in Lenox with about 150 attendees from the town. Delegations from Hopkins, Gravity and Conway attended. crowd notes say the new auditorium seats about 2000 and a balcony would help. water safety concerns and the Innes Band earned $407 on a percentage and returned to Gravity last night.
Reports from Centerville describe a large Bedford Chautauqua crowd with high attendance at Clarinda and Centerville events. The Innes Band totals 39 players and Miss Virginia Listemann could not perform with them, replaced by Mr Carr. About 1500 season tickets sold. today features Miss Vawter, Dr Miller, and the Dunbars with bells from England. Dr Anna Shaw, a leading suffrage figure, lectures this afternoon. Evening program continues with the Dunbars full showcase.
The program on Saturday featured Dr. Anna Shaw lecturing on The New Man, promoting temperance and equal standards for men and women, followed by a Dunbar concert. Champ Clark arrived to address audiences, with additional talks by Miss Whiteman and more Dunbars in the evening. An old fashioned picnic on the grounds and a chautauqua review were planned for the afternoon and evening activities.
August 18 program mirrors published schedule with forenoon church attendance in city. At 2:30 this afternoon Miss Whityman and the Dunbars will present a sacred program.
Rev W A Sunday will headline a closing chautauqua sermon in Bedford, recalling his early evangelical success there. A sacred concert by Miss Ferne Elizabeth Whitman and the Dunbars follows, with attendees including Mrs Joe Turner visiting from Colorado. Manager Ellison resumes duties, thanks to Miss Whitman’s efforts, and local residents Miss Belle Lambley and Miss Fannie Mason visit for the event.
The Bedford chautauqua closes with larger crowds, a new auditorium, and a strong talent list. Officiating officers S. E. Thompson W. M. Jackson CG. T. Stephens W. H. Miller W. H. Lake J. Hanshaw receive commendation for their dedication. J. R. Ellison credited for platform leadership and progress.
Ames Iowa August 14 1907 The Council Bluffs Commercial Club and the Carnival Company will devote this year’s carnival proceeds to improving roads around Council Bluffs Col W F Baker supervisor from Council Bluffs has led efforts to build road and cinder earth routes The carnival last year raised over four thousand dollars and another similar amount this year will fund several miles of new road The Iowa Highway Commission will conduct its Road School for county and township officials September 2 1907 The Iowa Good Roads Association will also meet Prominent road men have agreed to attend including Secretary Wil son if health permits Logan Walter Page Sam Lancaster Gov A B Cummins Hon Walter L Smith and Prag A
Iowa officials Marston of the highway commission W F Baker and B Stanton join Rural Letter Carriers Association president G M Adams and Drainage Engineer Seth Dean at a statewide road and bridge demonstration. Two full outfits will show earth road and earth cinder road construction with blade machines elevating equipment and rollers. Daily talks begin at 8 30 a m prior to hands on demonstrations amid carnival activities in the evening.
Victims of hay fever may gain instant relief from Foley's Honey and Tar with immediate easing of difficult breathing and healing of inflamed air passages. If it fails to cure, it still provides relief. The genuine product comes in a yellow package. Sold by H. S. B. Rhoads, druggist.
An old time product claim promotes Dean's Ointment as a fast relief for itching and a cure for piles eczema salt rheum tetter hives herpes and scabies available at any drug store.
Social maneuvers are highlighted as important in army life alongside military tactics, underscoring how interpersonal skills influence leadership, cohesion, and strategy within units. The discussion connects morale, discipline, and command decisions to broader battlefield effectiveness.
R A Gray of Oakville Indiana recounts ten years bedridden with kidney disease. He sought top medical care but found no relief until Foley's Kidney Care was recommended. The product was sold locally by H B Rhoads. A Massachusetts man has eloped with his mother in law or vice versa, per confusion.
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