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Newspaper

Bedford Free Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1906

Page

8

Local notes reveal scattered social and legal mentions

Fragmentary整理 shows Wisdom meeting Clara Monday and Spencer dining with friends at Lenox. Bessie Boyer visiting relatives at Creston after a tumble. Pierson arrives from Kansas for a short stay. Barton Pitts, private eye, near Capital Street and Francis Streets, with remarks by County Attorney Dunn.

S Wisdom Clara Spencer Lenox Bessie Boyer Creston Barton Pitts Sti Francis Sts Mott Dunn

County fair bids: Taylor event runs September 11 to 14

Local notices describe the Taylor county fair schedule from September 11 through 14. Several residents are mentioned attending or returning from visits in Miles Colorado and Hopkins. Other items note sales season reminders, family moves, and a newborn arriving August 20 at Corning.

Taylor County Fair Lena Vickery Miles Colo Hal Reynolde Stan- PY Mo H. B. Rhoads Anadin T. G. Stewart Bert Stewart Ton, Ta Bert Stewae John A. Ulrich Corning

Oria Orta wedding at the M E parsonage

The wedding of Orie D. Mercer and Miss Bessicarry of Clearfield was held at the M E parsonage with Rev. Thompson officiating. Also noted are local notices including cures for croup and sore throats, a reference to Dr Thomas Electric Oil, and an advertisement seeking a traveling gentleman with references for a firm with 10,000 capital.

Orie D. Mercer Mias Bessicarry Clearfield M. E. Parsonage Thompson Willie Cma Thomas Mra J. H. Allyn Mt Ayr Misa Josieson Jos Bedford

Whickers and Worldly Signs of Youthful Folk

A compact vignette notes that whiskers signify thrift and caution in men, while youthfulness signals Father Time at work. It promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a safe medicine and Dean's Ointment for skin itching, listing local vendors. It also mentions Miss Evalyn Boyd taking a vacation to Creaton Des Moines and Winterset.

Foley H. B.rhoads & Co Dean Evalyn Boyd Creaton Des Moines Winterset

Foley's Kidney Cure Ad Promotes Health Claims

Many residents suffer kidney complaints and may avoid fatal outcomes by using Foley's Kidney Cure. Dan Prop at, former Platteville resident now in Geneva Neb., recently married. Miss Lilah Smith visits Lincoln then Blanchard. Union services held at Baptist church. last summer service. Dean's Regulats touted for liver relief and constipation. Day Piercon arrives from Lawrence Kansas with a Franklin touring car. A woman’s wrinkles blamed on age. Hollister's Tea promises improvement. Miss Ella Wood returns from summer with stories of Canada and Lansing.

Dean Piercon Lawrence Kas Franklin

Bedford Telephone Co Names Joe Fletcher Electrician

The Bedford Telephone Company has secured the services of Joe Fletcher of St. Joe as their electrician. He is highly recommended as both a man and an electrician. The firm aims to improve service and plans several enhancements for patrons.

Bedford Telesphone Company Joe Fletcher St. Joe Bedford

Peaches for Safe at Maryville Orchard

An orchard offers 700 bushels of peaches ready to ripen in two to three weeks at 75 cents per bushel. Customers may come with a wagon to pick their own. Located ten miles southwest of Maryville Missouri. Write or phone Janus Swan and Sons Skidmore Missouri.

Wegon Maryville Janus Swan & Sons Skidmore, Mo

Honest Goorals and Fort Saratoga Across Centuries

A centuries long vignette reviews goorals of Poland, praising honesty and hospitality yet noting obstinacy and quarrels. It mixes pagan remnants with Catholic rites and describes clothing, customs, and a penchant for weather studies near the Tatra. Fort Saratoga’s history links Schuyler and Livingston to Old Saratoga, Arnold’s confinement, and the pivotal Saratoga battle.

Poland Tatra St. John's Sviatoya W. T. Benda Fort Saratoga Old Saratoga Schuyler Livingston Peter Philip Schuyler Canada New York Hudson Arnold

He Showed the Way and Modern Cannon Facts

On August 16 1807 Colonel Michel Ney urged his troops with a bold speech about wealth and duty before charging the enemy. The tale shows his bold leadership as the regiment followed. Separately a note on modern high velocity cannon describes gases reaching 8000 to 9000 degrees scorching steel and eroding gun components.

Michel Ney Dichingen Lnds

Equinox Question Echoes in Philadelphia Record

A playful dialogue between Johnnie and his father turns on word meanings, comparing a horse and an ox before asking what equinox is, followed by a closing aphorism about politeness enriching those who give it away, from the Philadelphia Record.

Pussier Johnnie Philadelphia

Free Land Opportunities in Western Nebraska Exposures

D Clem Deaver, agent for the Burlington Route Homeseekers Information Bureau, advertises free Kinkaid homesteads for settlers. He notes over 1,000 land filings in Western Nebraska recently and highlights cancel lands as desirable. Upcoming excursions include Scottsbluff Sept 4, Ellsworth Sept 18, Mullen Oct 2, Hyannis Oct 16, 1906, with township plats and folded map folder available by writing for details.

Nebraska Scottsbluff Neb Ellsworth Mullen Hyannis Clem Deaver Burligton Homeseekers’ Information Bureau Farnam Street Maha

Openings in Towns Across Chicago Great Western Railway

Prospectus offers opportunities in many lines of business with the chance to start a new life in various towns. Write to E B Magill manager Townsite Department Omaha for full information and a copy of "Town Talk" with numbers and terms.

Chicago Great Western Railway E. B. Magill Mgr Omaha

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Pierson Landis Hopkins J. L. Jared J.P. Flick Mrs. O. B O. Ayer Co May Grisinger Misa Ethel Deaver Lennox Allie Nolaon H. B. Rhoads & Co Dan Propat Platteville Geneva Lilah Smith Blanchard Lincoln The Baptist Church Hollister A. L. Bibbing Ella Wood Lansing Mich Foleys Kidney India Tia W. Twenty Rea Hmos Aos W. Bailie & CO Maple City Maple City Soap Works Monmouth Illinois Ali Fou Homeseekers Burlington Colorado Utah South Dakota Wyoming Montana Kansas Oklahoma Texas Indian Territory Louisiana the Burlington F. P. Bell Q. Ry St. Paul Minneapolis Wiscooan Werigan Gumberland
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