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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1906
Page
2
Congress Meets as President's Message Read Tuesday
Congress convened on Monday and the President's message was read on Tuesday. The report notes ongoing discussions and anticipated actions in the legislative session with emphasis on executive proposals and party positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Conway Journal Moves Across Street Amid Prosperity Boost
The Conway Journal reports its office has relocated to the opposite side of the street from its former site, signaling a wave of prosperity for the publication and local business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conway Journal
Journal
A Man’s Actions Prove True Friendship, Not Words
A man claims to be a great friend but refuses to aid your opponent. You conclude you may gain more business from his enmity than his friendship. The point is that friendship is proven by actions, not words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wen
Noliey
Controversy Over Adulation Of Singing Italian In Press
A fragment notes differing public reactions to an Italian singer compared with a different immigrant figure. It argues the press lavishly covers the singer while harsher treatment would occur for another. The piece critiques media bias and public sentiment across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DHE
Bintsco Carusol
Exit Dolliver article sparks Cedar Falls stance
The Cedar Falls Gazette comments on our contemporary’s crusade to retire U.S. Senator J. P. Dolliver. The paper notes surprise at the editor’s reaction and hints at a controversial editorial stance as public attention focuses on the senate race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watreet
U.S
J. P. Dolliver
Cedar Falls
Iowa Democrat Comments on Senator Dolliver and Cummins
An Osceola Democrat notes the Ford Times Republican aims to retire Senator Dolliver and argues that even Cummins would be preferable. He recalls editor Hepburn and predicts Republicans face internal strife while Democrats in Iowa may heighten the party divisions with sharp rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Times Republican
Dolliver
Cummins
Bro
Sebille
Hepburn
Iowa
Osceola
Remembering Mother During Holiday Reflections
A nostalgic exhortation to sons to honor aging mothers during the holidays. It contrasts a hardworking man’s struggles with memories of his mother’s care and love, urging gratitude and action before life’s sands run out. The piece quotes a grateful exchange about a mother’s selfless devotion and concludes with a moral urging.
Christmas Tokens to Dear Mother the Best Investment
A poignant admonition urges men to honor family ties at Christmas with small tokens and messages to mothers. It counsels against letting business concerns erase affection and stresses lasting memory and loving care as the wisest expenditure.
William Lindsay 1818 1906 obituary and notes on two local figures
William Lindsay born in Pennsylvania in 1818 died at the county farm November 30 1906 aged 88 years 4 months 14 days after long life as carpenter and millwright He moved with his family to Ohio then Illinois and Ottumwa where he helped organize the first choir of the M E church His burial was planned at Lexington cemetery by his own choice In Bedford he lived with relatives His funeral was led by Rev Gaddis of Conway J P Putnam a prominent farmer plans travel west next year to continued work raising Norman horses and selling his farm uses the high soil value and plans to rent to Wm Fitch after years of service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lindsay
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Delaware
Illinois
Ottamwa
Bedford
M. KE
Lexington Cemetery
Gaddis
Conway
J. P. Putnam
Mr. Putnam
Wm. Fitch
Opossum Supper Planned by Bedford Church Women
Bedford prepares the annual Opossum supper at the Heller building over the Fair store on December 20 starting at 5 o'clock. Residents are asked to bring opposums to G A Johnson at the Bedford Creamery. note the feast date is Thursday December 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Heller
G. A. Johnson
Bedford Creamery
Beauchamp to Speak at Christian Church Next Sunday
Ray Beauchamp, a Bedford boy and Drake University student, will occupy the pulpit at the Christian Church on both morning and evening next Sunday, with friends from his hometown likely in attendance to hear his discourses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Beauchamp
The
Christian Church
Ray
Drake University
Bedford
Card of Thanks for Son and Brother
The family expresses sincere thanks to kind friends and neighbors who aided them during illness death and burial of their son and brother. Mr and Mrs H B Suavson and family.
Death of Harlan M. Stanson in Bedford 1906
Harlan M Stanson born June 21 1886 in Bedford son of Mr and Mrs H E Slangon died at his parents home Sunday December 2 1906 after a long illness He left school due to poor health in the class of 1907 and had hoped for relief in a warmer climate He prepared for death with faith and joined the Methodist church six years earlier The funeral was held at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan M
H. E. Slangon
Bedford
Methodist Church
Public notices and local event roundup in Bedford area
The piece notes a funeral service for a Bedford resident with pallbearers from local school groups and a sermon by Rev. W. B. Thompson, followed by interment at Bedford cemetery. It also highlights Willis & Hook’s Malleable Range demonstration drawing crowds, offering free hot coffee and biscuits and inviting the public to visit the display through week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis & Hook
Farm sale notice near Bedford Iowa December 13
I will offer for sale at my residence 4 miles southwest of Bedford Iowa on Thursday December 13 commencing at 1 o'clock 58 head of stock cattle hogs grain and poultry Timetable lists 58 cattle 15 hogs 900 bushels corn 8 9 tons timothy bay 5 tons millet bay six dozen chickens 4 geese Terms: sums over 10 dollars 12 months on approved note 6 percent from due date if paid when due 8 percent if delinquent 2 percent off for cash No property to be removed until settled Walter V John prop Hanshaw Clayton auditors Ed Dowlin clerk I B Coon launch
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Iowa
Walter V. John
Hanshaw & Clayton
Auds
Dowlin
I. B Coon
Luach
Gratitude Note From Simpson Family
To the many friends who assisted us during the sickness and death of our loved one we extend heartfelt thanks. Mrs. C. G. Simpson and Son, Mrs. Fanny SIMPSON, E. H. and Ina W. Simpson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Simpson
Fanny Simpson
E. H. and
Ina W. Simpson
Free Press Offer Brings World News With Local Papers
The Free Press offers a rare clubbing deal to readers this week. For $3 in advance, subscribers can receive the Free Press and The Record-Herald or Chicago Herald for one year, plus a free trial of the latter. The promotion emphasizes global news, cartoons, and abundant reading matter for a small sum.
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South
Iowa
Chicago
Reve Herald
Ree Herald
Jet
William E. Curtis
Free
Record- Herald
Free Press
Eve Scriber
Pap
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Santa
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Oucial
Taylor County
R.W. Lucas
Alona
H.B. Suavson
Harlan M. Stanson
Miss Wetmore
W. B. Thompson
Bedford Cemetery
Hopson
Iday Photos
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