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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1906
Page
6
Publishers received a letter from the O. B L & Q requesting advertising rates and announcing that for 1907 their advertising business would be cash. The note suggests newspaper men should expect to pay cash for railroad tickets.
The text notes some U.S. senators attack President Roosevelt and predict a campaign against him from now until 1908. It argues his continued popularity could make him the logical 1908 candidate, a result critics deplore, and claims Roosevelt has overall performed well as an executive despite occasional errors.
The writer lambastes the Interstate Commerce Commission for barring railroads from paying newspapers with transportation. They note railroads charge full price for miles and require ads in return. The paper plans to trade cash for transportation next year and questions the commission's motive, asserting editors would not be silenced.
Contemporary insight from Boone News- Republican says Senator Dolliver’s fault is only being too honest and concerned for a square deal. Creston Advertiser Gazette notes factions dislike his personal governor choice and inaction for others. Cedar Falls Gazette criticizes attempts to “Exit Dolliver” as out of step with party sentiment.
Fragmentary OCR note shows a fragmented poker like line about a hand and a stance. It mentions an empty hand and a stand pat approach, but lacks clear subjects or events to confirm a full news item or identifiable entities.
Readers question the paper’s claim to deliver 104 issues for a year and seek details on price cuts and penalties for misrepresentation. The note asks whether subscribers receive an extra year or a reduced rate and inquires about legal penalties for securing money under false pretenses.
The Free Press says it carried much advertising last week and this week but readers still receive ample reading matter. It asserts it offers a "square deal" for all patrons and does not sacrifice reading for immediate gain.
Texas attorney general accuses U S Senator Bailey of accepting funds from Waters Pierce Oil Co for favorable legislation. Bailey calls the money a joke and challenges the AG to prove authority. AG cites vouchers and orders signed for legal expenses in Texas legislation, signaling Bailey’s counterplay.
Congress raises the annual clerk hire allotment from 1200 to 1400 dollars while removing the requirement to certify spending. Members may now draw 1400 dollars even if no clerk is hired, or hire a clerk for 500 dollars but still receive 1400.
Postage stamps will bear the Bedford Iowa post office name to trace theft and curb padding of sales. The Cedar Falls Gazette is challenged over Cummins remarks while a postal deficit critique blames transport costs, cites W D Boyce’s plan to privatize control, and questions why government rates can’t drop to half.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss husking rates around 3.50 to 4.00 per day and contain garbled names and phrases such as thank you, seeking age confirmation, and calling for action. No coherent event or entities emerge.
Watir Burner and Geo F Rinehart debate what defines a democrat according to Bryan’s idea. They acknowledge differing views on details but agree that a true Republican is a Republican as long as he votes the ticket.
A newspaper note declares a promoter using the Union Securities Co name from Goldfield Nevada a fugitive, wanted for obtaining money by misrepresentation. It recalls an elderly contributor who trusted the company, a decent man drawn into a shady scheme by grafters who stole his hard earned cash.
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