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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1905
Page
9
W. A. Harvey advertises a broad dog and general land business with fine city and country properties for sale and prompt access to other properties on short notice. He urges prospective buyers to write their insurance and contact his Main Street office in Bedford.
Notice is hereby given that on November 28 1905 the district court of Taylor County Iowa appointed WRINGARTH Executor of the estate of Henry Weingarth deceased. Debtors must pay the undersigned and creditors present claims to the court for allowance.
On the 2nd day of December 1905 the Clerk of the District Court of Taylor County Iowa appointed the undersigned as Administrator of the estate of John W. Miller deceased. All persons indebted to the estate should pay promptly and those with claims must present them legally authenticated to the Court for allowance. Dated December 2 1905. Ms Minis administrator.
A quirky verse where farm animals speak of Christmas wishes and treats. The Tapir Lambs, Adder, Rooster, Pig, Cow, Horse, and Caterpillar request gifts from Santa in playful rhymes. Humans are urged to learn from the beasts’ cheerful exchanges.
An aged waryfarer recalls a Christmas tale of a penniless woman who, under Sussex downs, moved a curat to generosity with a simple meal. Youth’s Companion recounts this as the best Christmas sermon ever heard. The piece shifts to holiday customs in Russia and a children’s pageant, then to a barber’s tale of a newborn’s hair and Cornish tales of tails as divine infamy.
The royal family keeps Christmas at Sandringham in an old fashioned style with holly and mistletoe decorations. Breakfast in the dining room is followed by a tour of decorations and a church visit if weather allows. Luncheon and a children’s dinner proceed with the pudding flaming, then a grand tree room reveal, games, and an 8:45 dinner for guests and household. The king leads a formal procession then tables are laid for an elaborate royal feast featuring boar's head, beef, and plum pudding followed by dancing.
The article describes Mexican posadas during Christmas time, tracing their origins to the Caesar Augustus census and the journey of Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem. It explains the nine nightly gatherings, the welcome extended to all homes and churches, and the religious focus of the celebrations despite varying levels of wealth.
Bargains offer a range of dish prices from 0c to 1.75 dollars. The listing enumerates 0c 15c 25c 30c 50c 90c dishes and notes values like Worth 20c Worth 45c and Worth 5c. The ad highlights assorted dish selections and special prices across multiple cost points.
A brief note from readers highlights concern over rising book prices and urges a public discussion on publishing costs. Local bookshops report tighter margins as consumers seek affordable options amid shifting market trends.
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