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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1921
Page
1
The Bedendorf Free Press lists subscription rates in advance at $1.00 per year. It notes newspaper entries at the Bedendorf Iowa post office as second class mail and identifies the editor and publisher.
A call to older men to mentor youths growing up facing drifting days and reckless moods. The article urges practical guidance beyond parental advice, stressing a friendly, truthful rule from the broader world to shape a boy aged 16 to 19 into a purposeful adult.
A reflective editorial urges readers to see the neighborly potential in youths and to overlook flaws. It counsels busy individuals to notice growing boys in their vicinity and to offer a kind word or smile, even when time for conversation is scarce. The piece emphasizes understanding hearts over quick judgments.
The poet speaks of joy found in journeys and growth through vision and resilience. The verses urge endurance amid uncertainty, praising wisdom gained along the way. The closing line signs the note as Your own, Uncle John.
The author asserts ignorance equals slavery wherever found and cites the Russian masses under Lenin and Trotzky as an example of widespread unawareness manipulated by a small elite. The piece frames education and knowledge as a pathway to freedom from oppressive leadership.
The speaker argues all citizens must be educated so they enjoy equal freedom and privilege. He notes prevailing illiteracy across the states and hopes women voters will help end it promptly.
A driver named D Bowman hauling calves found them balky at Mason bridge north of town. The calves, both male and female, danced and bellowed on the bridge prompting the team to bolt. They pulled away toward the east as S L Warden, driving nearby, spotted the driverless team and faced a gate to avoid collision.
A Blockton News note describes a vehicle incident where the road and a quiet passage yielded minimal car damage. The team proceeded east then south toward a railroad crossing paused by Chap Carr, offering a roadside lesson that calve behavior matters.
In an auto accident Tuesday morning Claude Moore seventeen year old son of J J Moore living southeast of town sustained a broken left leg below the hip. The crash occurred when a tire blew on the road below the Lee Berry farm northeast of Grav ity as he returned from taking his sister to school. Mr Berry took him to town and Dr Clabaugh treated him at home with Dr Archer from Bedford assisting. The car was badly damaged but Claude was not otherwise hurt and is expected to fully recover.
Sim Lasley of the Anna Keith farm a mile north of Hopkins was badly hurt Saturday evening while at the barn. He was struck in the back, fell, and lay unconscious until the next day. Dr. Maxwell found two broken ribs a broken collar bone and a slight brain concussion, now cleared and out of danger. Lasley, about 55, is recovering at home.
Bob Moore, brother of J J Moore, died Saturday evening after a wooden bridge fell during removal near Gravity. The Adams County incident occurred while workers replaced the structure with a steel one. Moore, a single man, was taken to Corning for treatment. funeral held there Monday.
The lighter poultry supply after Thanksgiving caused higher prices with expected heavy movement toward New Year and some price reaction. Butter gains strength as cream receipts fall and demand broadens. more frequent marketing could lift quality. Fresh eyes supply rises due to open weather, signaling lower prices ahead. Prepared by Swift & Co. U. S. Yards, Chicago, Dec. 2, 1921.
A promotional pitch for The Des Moines Evening Tribune highlights more news pictures features and markets than other Des Moines and town dailies. It advertises a low price of 4.00 a year with a 60 day money back trial guarantee.
A little girl was run over by a Studebaker roadster in Mt Ayr last week. She avoided broken bones and was expected to recover despite two other injuries. The driver was not blamed as he was blinded by bright headlights from two approaching cars. The note hints at a new municipal law taking effect on July 4. Blockton News.
An advertisement claims rapid Tanlac sales with 97,000 bottles and no complaints. It attributes the claim to Jacobs' Pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia, and notes distribution by J. H. Bremmer in Bradford, Iowa. The line ends with a period and an old style promotional tone.
On November 22 1921 the District Court of Taylor County Iowa appointed Mrs N O Hickenlooper executrix of the estate of Clara Blake deceased. All persons indebted must pay the executrix and those with claims should present them to the court for allowance dated November 28 1921.
On November 22 1921 the District Court of Taylor County Iowa appointed J H Keith administrator with will annexed of the estate of Sarah A Helm deceased. He directs all debts be paid to him and all claims presented to the court for allowance dated November 25 1921.
Original notice from January term 1922 states Mary F Morgan and others sue Margaret Troutman Adaline Frye and Frank Frye Grant Morgan Ada Morgan Ozro Morgan May Morgan Ivan Morgan Ruey Morgan Samuel Lindsey Hattie Lindsey Leonard Lindsey Carrie Lindsey Charles Lindsey Matilda Wallingsford and unknown heirs claim fee simple title as heirs of Hugh Lindsey to The North half of the Northeast Quarter and part of the Southeast Quarter lying north and west of the railroad in Section 33 Township 69 North Range 33 West Taylor County Iowa court action seeks partition of the described property.
Partition action details divide estate among Mary I Morgan Samuel N Lindsey Leonard L Lindsey Margaret E Troutman Adaline C Frye Dora B O Dell Anna A Morgan Grant Morgan Ozzo L Morgan Ivan L Morgan and Charles M Lindsey each with specified shares while Matilda Wallingsford and unknown heirs allege adverse rights. Court set to hear default judgment if defendants fail to appear before noon January 2 at the January Term starting January 30, 1922. Flick Flick and Lucas represent the plaintiff.
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