Germans Return Home in Fall Wave of 27000
During six weeks this fall twenty seven thousand German Americans returned to their fatherland. This move is not presented as proof of prosperity in America.
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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1903
Page
2
Dowiy and Zion Leaders Reflect Amid Turbulent Times
The press broadly condemns Dowiy as a disgraced leader while noting his ouster and dishonor. Editorials contrast cries of downfall with claims he exits the scrape with wealth and unshaken status in the wake of the upheaval.
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Dowiy
Zion
Skesix
Forgery and graft in high places alarm officials
The passage notes rising forgery and corruption and cites James Blair, former general counsel of the World's Fair, indicted for forgery and accused of securing $450,000, highlighting a threat to government, citizenship, and honesty.
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James Blair
Prohibition Vote Fails To Tempt Nation Invite Carrie Nation
The nationwide prohibition vote is not large enough to persuade the president to invite Carrie Nation to a White House dinner, reflecting limited political appetite for the reformer’s presence at the executive table.
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Carrie Nation
White House
Man in Minneapolis Claims Superior Roentgen Ray Invention
A Minneapolis man proclaims to have created a Roentgen ray surpassing the original. He asserts progress hinges on human genius to discover greater marvels, echoing a spirit of invention that promises continued breakthroughs beyond the known.
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Minneapolis
Efforts Grow to Repeal Burdensome Bankruptcy Law
Strenuous efforts are underway to repeal the bankruptcy law. After serving beyond its original purpose, many dishonest individuals abuse its protections and loopholes. The push argues it should be removed from statute books.
Rural route carriers face funds from post office grafts
Half the stolen money from post office grafts was allotted to rural route carriers. The arrangement implies fewer resignations in that department, as carriers would have sufficient funds to cover expenses and still save for a rainy day.
Hearst Emerges as Strongest Presidential Nominee
The paper notes that earlier forecasts favored William Randolph Hearst and argues that current indications confirm the prediction. It claims Hearst is the leading candidate in the field and that towns will support him steadfastly.
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Tut Free Press
William Randolph Hearst
Town Democracy
Rockefeller gifts five million to newborn granddaughter
Rockefeller presented his newborn granddaughter with five million dollars, then announced a five cent per barrel petroleum oil advance the next day. The columnist notes the gift is offset by the oil price rise and laments an English noble will profit from the deal through an empty title.
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Rockefeller
Hearst’s Uncontested Nomination Forecast Grows
The Hearst boom expands, signaling a likely uncontested nomination. The outlook suggests the largest race by any Democrat ahead, as he positions to lead the field decisively.
Typhoid Fever Strikes Butler Pa With Surging Cases
Butler Pennsylvania faces a severe typhoid outbreak with nearly two thousand cases reported at once. Daily new cases reach up to fifty as sanitary conditions deteriorate, signaling a dire public health emergency in the city.
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Butler
Uncle Tom ends as original figure dead and buried
The piece argues the real Uncle Tom is dead and the accompanying play bearing his name should likewise be laid to rest. It warns against continuing to impose the character on future generations and calls for a dignified, lasting burial of the work.
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Uncle Tom
Blakemore Candidacy for Iowa G A R Senior Vice Commander
Hon W D Blakemore is prominently mentioned as a candidate for senior vice commander of the department of Iowa G A R. Local supporters are actively backing his bid and believe the honor would be fitting and well earned.
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W. D. Blakemore
Department of Iowa
Blakemore
Panic threat as boom collapses hits GOP promises
The text argues the inflated boom and Republican prosperity rest on watered stock. Hog prices near four cents, rising strikes and wage cuts signal a looming panic. It warns cotton mills nationwide must shut or reduce wages, urging relief from further panics and blaming the Republican party.
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Good Lord
Republican Party
Thompson Clothing Co Sale Continues With Bargains
Thompson Clothing Co's emptying out sale of suits and overcoats continues this week with greatest bargains ever offered in high grade ready to wear clothing.
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Thompson Clothing Co’s
Bar Association Banquet Reflections On Law and Honor
An article describes a bar association banquet with speakers G B Haddock EK Crum W E Miller Stowell Avery and Hon H M Towner. Tales recount attorney client relations, courtroom decorum, and praise for the bar's tradition while urging integrity, courtesy, and service to justice.
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Crum
W.E Miller
Taylor County
Stowell Avery
Towa
Public sale of stock and farm goods near Bedford Iowa
I will sell at public sale on my farm 1 mile east of Bedford Iowa on Tuesday December 22. 36 head of stock including two brown mares eight and four years old with foal by draft horse two black fillies one and two years old milch cows yearling heifer yearling steer two calf weaners plus 26 spring pigs 1 pure bred male pig 25 tons of hay farm wagon spring wagon McCormick binder Champion mower Bradley Stem Winder riding cultivator 16 inch stirring plow harrow Deere corn planter feed rack two sets harness buggy harness fly nets and many other articles. See large bills for terms. Hanshaw Aud Dowlin Clerk Abe McMillen lunch Mary A HouMes.
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Bedford
Darft
McCormick
Hanshaw
Dowlin
Abe McMillen
Mary A. Houmes
Special grocery bean and sorghum sale notice
In the grocery department 75 bushels of navy beans priced at 2.50 dollars per bushel and 200 gallons of country sorghum at 0.45 dollars per gallon offered to shoppers in a limited sale.
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