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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1903
Page
2
The unofficial returns show Cummins with a 79,090 vote plurality, the highest on the state ticket. Officials say the final counts will shift little, if at all.
Cleveland announces he is out of the presidential race. He notes his own ambitions and those of his supporters were never taken seriously by the public.
The Free Press forecasts Hearst’s nomination for president in 1904 and says the race against the Republican contender will be as handsome a contest as the nation has ever seen.
Rumors of electric railroads fill the air with confidence in the St Joseph Marryville line next season. A permanent survey is now underway and while delays are possible the project is presented as an eventual reality.
It remained for a New Market rural mail carrier to resign his position and join the regular army. Carrying mail at 50 dollars a month must indeed be a losing proposition when a man will give it up for 16 and run the risk of being killed by hostile bullets. Frank Hipsiey is the man, and he was carrier on route 2.
The text notes that Marcus Hanna’s influence suppresses presidential aspirations yet his own ambitions remain unsettled and haunted by a nightmare featuring Marcus Aurelius as a central figure. The piece suggests Hanna’s desire for power persists despite current success.
The $20,000 diamond belt once owned by John L Sullivan sold for $2,000 to the highest bidder. Public opinion follows a similar collapse, with expectations that an auction would yield about half that amount and the buyer might lose money or damage his character.
The article notes women nationwide rally to oppose Senator Smoot on charges of polygamy. Smoot denies the accusations, claiming only one wife and challenging accusers to prove otherwise. He warns that united action by women could end his political career.
A critical editorial argues Governor Cummins abandoned his Iowa idea opposing tariffs as a monopoly shelter after pressure from trusts. It claims he has become meek and compliant, not the first GOP figure to be forced to recant, likening the trusts to a powerful mother silencing a child.
The writer denounces Major Rath bone known for Cuban postal fraud as a menace to virtue and government. He warns against allowing such figures to roam freely and argues parties should not elevate criminals as would-be dictators.
Adam Woods born October 8 1827 in Highland County Ohio and Eliza J Boatman born July 20 1830 also in Highland County Ohio were married November 30 1848 and celebrate their fifty fifth wedding anniversary. They moved from Ohio to Knox County Illinois in 1855 and to Clayton Township Taylor County in 1876. Woods has served as justice of the peace for twenty years and their family includes four children two boys and two girls. Their son John H Woods lives in Taylor County. Daughter Sarah married R F Snyder now in Bedford and Maggie married S L Payton the recently elected supervisor who died ten years ago. They have long been members of the M E church and are praised as peaceful prosperous and hale aged couple. May they continue to live many more years.
A New Market Herald report describes a new dead line at the depot to aid draymen livery men and hotel porters. It notes passengers can alight without being held up after the manager was confronted about other business. The article hints readers will understand the line in time.
Nineteen lives were lost on the gridiron during the 1903 season. A boy was driven insane by injuries. Thirteen players suffered severe injuries, with some disabled for life. Hundreds of minor yet painful accidents added to the tally, and the full list of the seriously hurt remains incomplete. The piece questions the safety of the dangerous game.
Thanksgiving services drew a large congregation as Rev. R L Barackman delivered an eloquent sermon. The preacher claimed the nation’s greatness rests on the Bible and criticized global exploitation, noting America’s ships bring destruction while missionaries save few.
Savannah newspaper notes Maryville and St. Joseph electric line surveyors reached Savannah for a permanent survey. Directors Thomp son and Stum discuss rapid progress, aiming for completion by spring and construction by early summer. The Quy road would be an all purpose carrier serving Missouri valley farms, cattle country, and towns beyond current rail lines.
S Neume yer writes from Burnwell Nebraska describing a valley farm two miles from town population 700 Garfield county seat. He notes strong grain and stock markets good schools churches extensive ranching and government grazing land cheap pasture. He provides farm values hay land prices and yields from his acreage including corn oats barley speltz and cabbages with stock numbers and potato output. He mentions shipments by special trains and a neighbor delivering sand hill potatoes to Bedford Iowa.
Solomon Neumeyer notes low summering costs at one dollar per head, with steers selling at about 31 dollars per head last week. He details hay at three dollars per ton delivered, land values rising but bargains remain in farm and ranch properties, and plans to return to Ross township to retrieve a hat while renewing his newspaper subscription.
Gro and Wm Kziru report a two year old horse died by lightning and was promptly paid in full by the Hawkeye Company via agent Scott Alcorn. They confirm no mutual prorating and praise prompt loss handling by the agent.
A young man near Sigourney bought strychnine to kill rats and joked about poisoning a two legged rat. He tasted a small pinch at dinner and soon suffered fatal agony, dying from the poison.
The New Market Herald laments a three hour passenger train delay Monday as the engine died and a replacement was needed. It complains Burlington uses old engines on this line and urges new engines and better accommodations for travelers.
Mrs. M. M. Stenson of Sioux City and Mrs. Helen McGuire of Osceola arrived in town to visit at the home of F. F. King and A. A. Parish as Thompson Clothing Company advertises large reductions on winter suits and overcoats during its closing-out sale.
On November 12 1903 Isaac Hutchison was appointed administrator of the Everett Hardee estate by the District Court Clerk. All debts should be paid to the administrator and all claims presented to the court for allowance duly authenticated. Dated November 12 1903.
Mary A. Duncan born May 26 1883 on the old homestead in Putnam County Indiana died after a long illness in Taylor County Iowa near Old Lexington cemetery. She married H T Martin March 18 1858 and moved to Iowa in 1863 helping develop wild prairie into farms and towns. Seven daughters were born to the couple. three survive and attended the funeral where Rev J T Hughes preached. Mrs Martin joined the M E church in childhood and remained with Conway congregation until death. A large assembly of old settlers and friends escorted her to Lexington cemetery. A Bed-
A church service featured Ford choir singing several selections including Thou hast gone to rent in the tomb and We shall miss thee at freside and home. The mournful strains honored a beloved member, with lines praising the departed and memorials echoing through the congregation. The touching tribute reflected community sentiment and reverence for the deceased, preserving their memory in verses and music.
Acknowledges the choir and neighbors who assisted during illness and death of wife and mother. Expresses heartfelt gratitude for kindness and support received.
Bedford drayman Samual Wilson testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills alleviated kidney pain and scalding, reduced acid secretions, and nearly abolished backache after use. He cautions the product as the best kidney medicine he's tried, sold by all dealers at 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo NY sole US agents.
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