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Newspaper

Bedford Free Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1916

Page

6

Wilson Urges Action On Railroad Settlement and Regulation

President Wilson asks Congress for early action to complete his program of settlement and regulation for railroads. He urges measures including eight hour workday, ICC enhancements, and authority to control rail operations in military need, with emphasis on avoiding further disputes.

Congress Wilson The Crowa Interstate Commeoree Commission Interstate Commerce Commission House If, Representatives Senate Ork Interstate Comerce Commission

Principle Against Industrial Work Stoppage by Organized Bodies

The passage argues against forcing workers to seek society approval before leaving work and rejects blocking railways by organized groups without a public inquiry. It emphasizes that industrial processes must not be halted by powerful bodies and opposes introducing a new principle into jurisprudence that curbs worker prerogatives.

Ins Fem RCC Medici Interstate Commerce Commission Congress Senate

Regulate Expenditure of Election Money

The speaker urges immediate passage of a bill to regulate campaign funds arguing two years until federal elections delays action but current spending methods threaten public morals and should be studied now for clearer, frank consideration.

Porto Teo Arene

Balsam Fir Trees Drive Christmas Industry and Uses

A forest service study highlights balsam fir as the preferred Christmas tree for its symmetry and conical shape. The species fuels a major early winter industry with large shipments to Baltimore Washington Chicago and mid western cities. Wood products from balsam fir include toys excelsior packaging fruit baskets and paper.

Maine Forest Services Aston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Chicago Middle West Forest Service United States Auwoo Nadie Canada

Santa Claus Secret Sparks Juvenile Sophistication

A humorous exchange shows a mother confessing to her youngest son that there is no Santa. The son replies with a sly grin and says he knew the truth all along but hid it to spare his mother Christmas.

Santa Claus Willie

Useful Christmas Plant Cyclamen

Cyclamen is a versatile Christmas plant. It comes in various colors and will bloom for several weeks if kept in a room that is not dry or warm.

Engaged Giel Receives Cima Ease and Diamond Pin

A reader notes an engagement involving Giel who will receive a dotnet Cima ease and a diamond stickpin. A question follows about Ping Lo Ive Frank. The message mentions a married friend giving a fireless cooker and a dine savings bank as gifts.

Giel Frank

Christmas Creed Universal and Its World Impact

The Christmas creed broadens beyond sects and nations influencing cheer, charity, and global reverence. It envisions unity across borders amid conflict, urging children and peoples of all lands to embrace its tenderness and enduring hope.

Iiess Vistmius

A Christmas Tree Dream In A Child's Moment

The reader describes waking to a festive sight of a Christmas tree lit with candles bells and balls. Horns dolls sugar plums skates trains and drums fill the wonder tree with gifts and music. A soldier doll a dollhouse and strings of gold appear as fairy music plays.

The Boys of the Old Town Christmas Wedding Tale

A humorous Christmas wedding story follows Harry and Harriet as their ceremony and reception unfold in town. A misdelivered gift chair triggers frantic pursuit across streets as friends scramble to salvage the surprise. Local figures and a small town setting color the tale with festive charm.

Hng Har & Young Ening Harriet Lane Harry Barriet Ein Ilas Dhiat Ilarket Christemis Harrie Old Home Autry Elm Street West

Local Probate and Legal Services Directory Entry

Frank Wisdom attorney at law handles trials settlements and estates. Natarial work and collections noted along with abstracts. D B Sollis M D physician surgeon. Wetmore funeral director and Campbell undertaker listed with contact details.

Frank Wisdom Law National Bank Bedford Bedford Iowa

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