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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1900
Page
4
Last Friday night the Times editor Bosco hosted a prize drawing at the opera house. Bro. Manley mayor and editor held the winning turkey while the crowd cheered, prompting envy from the writer who noted the prize went to the bachelor contemporary. The question remains what use Manley made of the prized fowl.
Ebony and silver items headline Bibbins shop showcase featuring new arrivals. Designers present luxury jewelry and decorative pieces with bold contrasts. Shoppers are invited to view the collection and inquire about prices and availability.
Having sold my farm and going to town we will sell our entire stock at my residence 51-2 miles northwest of Bedford and 2 1-2 miles southwest of Gravity on Wednesday December 26. The sale includes 100 head of stock 26 head of cattle 69 hogs 25 young pigs and assorted farm implements. Terms offer ten month credit with interest if not paid on due date cash under 5 dollars. Sale begins at 10 o'clock with 6 percent discount for cash. Col J S Hanshaw aud E C Dowlin clerk Jno Flummer lunch R L Harpensroor & Son.
Bibbins' offers a good supply of fountain pens with a range of models and prices for collectors and writers seeking reliable nibs and classic design. The shop emphasizes quality and availability for pen enthusiasts.
The Woodmen met in their hall last Thursday night and elected officers including H. P. Long as V C G. W. Grote as W A T. E. Cobb as banker R. M. Williams as clerk W. T. Laws as escort J. W. Van Cleave as sentry Chas. Thomas as long term manager C. M. Paschal H. F. Dunlavy and A. A. Archer as camp physicians Delegates to the county election were R. M. Williams H. H. Mooers Elmer Cobb Chas. Thomas and M. Miller A proposal to create a reserve fund failed 83 to 14 noting the plan lacked explanation of fund purposes The camp favored a reserve fund but sought a clearer proposition.
Public sale Monday December 24 at my residence 1 1-2 miles northwest of Platteville offering 42 head stock 5 horses 2 mares 1 mare near three years 1 eleven year old gelding 1 spring colt 2 milks 2 heifers two years 2 spring calves 9 brood sows 2 male hogs 19 shoats 700 bushels corn 100 bushels oats 1 straw stock 100 shocks fodder 1 cultivator 1 stirring plow 1 harrow 1 buggy household goods and more Usual terms Col John Barton Dowlin clerk Flummer dunch.
Resolutions from the Bedford Iowa Eastern Star Chapter No 228 mourn the death of Mrs. Hattie Levine. The resolutions express sympathy to her husband and two children, authorize publication in local papers, and direct the accord to be spread on the chapter records. Composed by Mrs. Frank Dunnine, Mrs. E H Grifrin, and Mrs. Emma Minor.
Col J S Hanshaw announces a public sale on January 8 1901 at his residence on the J S Boyd farm three miles southwest of Conway six and a half miles northeast of Bedford to include 154 head of stock 11 horses a brood mare in foal and other horses cattle hogs chickens corn oats hay and farming implements plus household goods. Terms standard inspection Pittman lunch provided auditors Dowlin clerk Finnarty.
W A Magee state secretary of the Y M C A visited Bedford last week and appointed J E Williams as correspondent for the Bedford area.
Bibbins' serves as holiday gift headquarters with a range of nice canes for Christmas presents. Wn. Fox is constructing a new house on his farm west of town to replace the home recently destroyed by fire.
Notice to all interested: on June 22, 1900, J R Stanney appointed administrator of Harris Narsippi deceased, Taylor County Iowa. All debts to estate payable to administrator. claims must be presented to the District Court for allowance. Dated November 28, 1900.
A historical advertisement proclaims Dr. King's New Life Pills and Mor ley's Little Liver Pills improve health by clearing obstructions in the liver stomach and bowels. Sold by A L Bibbins and H B Rhoads Co druggists with sugar coated Mor ley pills touted for bilious people.
Conway on December 17 Mr H E Mocers receives a note from J S Carmichael enclosing one dollar and asking to continue his subscription. He calls the paper a great comfort and signs respectfully.
Mr. R Gray of Amenia Duchess county New York endorses Chamberlain Cough Remedy as the best medicine he has used Susa offers a children's remedy that never fails to cure If given at the first sign of hoarseness or even after the croupy cough develops it can prevent the attack Keep a bottle at hand for instant use Sold by A L Bibbins.
A Dixie Kentucky witness T. L. Martin testifies to nightly coughing until using Dr. King’s New Discovery. He praises it as the greatest remedy for Coughs, Colds and all Throat Chest and Lung troubles. It stops coughs and claims to prevent and cure consumption. Priced 50 cents and 1 dollar with guaranteed bottles and free trial offers at local drug stores.
Mrs. I. B. Hunt of Lime Ridge Wisconsin faced a frightful stomach ailment and yellow jaundice as gall stones formed. After vain doctor efforts Electric Bitters cured her, a stomach liver and kidney remedy praised for dyspepsia and loss of appetite. Sold by A L Bibbins and H B Rhoads & Co. Druggists.
Bus to and from all trains. Passengers and baggage deliver to any part of the city at reasonable prices. Leave orders at the house or the barn for prompt attention. Bell Phone, a6. Conway Phone, 52.
An 1890s product notice touts Hartwig’s Lung Balsam as a cough cure at 1.25 per gallon for Hammar Paint with linseed oil paint. It also endorses De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve by A L Bibbins as a universal healer for burns eczema skin diseases wounds and piles while warning against counterfeits.
A brief ad extols Rocky Mountain Tea as a priceless boon for men and urges readers to buy it for 35 cents. The copy emphasizes self recognition of need and benefits to male health.
An old advertisement claims torturing skin eruptions and parasites are cured quickly by DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve described as the best known remedy for piles, warning readers to beware of counterfeit products.
A brisk promotional note touts Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy to lift spirits and restore vigor, appealing to those who have not yet tasted the product. It positions the tea as a source of renewed energy and well being.
Raven food is advertised as a cure for chicken cholera roupe gapes and all poultry diseases. It purports to regulate the bowels blood and digestive organs, improve bone and muscle growth and increase egg production in winter. The offer promises a dollar box with no cure no pay and money refund if unsatisfied. Sold by J S Evans & Son Bedford Iowa.
A historic pain remedy promotes Chamberlains Pain Balm as superior to plasters. A flannel pad dampened with the balm bound to the back sides or chest promises prompt relief for pains and rheumatism. One application claimed to give relief. Sold by A. L. Bibbins.
Benj Ingerson of Hutton Indiana reports losing his voice to a whisper for months until Foley's Honey and Tar restored it. The remedy is popular with speakers and singers and is endorsed with the slogan Take no substitute by Remington and Bailie.
A cold or grippe can be nipped in the bud with Foley's Honey and Tar. Beware of substitutes. Remington and Bailie.
Advertising copy claims a one day cure for colds using laxatives and Bromo Quinine Tablets. Grove's signature appears on each box with a 25 cent price. Refund offered if it fails to cure.
Ambrosia Mineral Salt Co advertises a mineral salt product claimed to cure liver kidney and bladder diseases. The notice lists Cincinnati Ohio box 99 and period 23-ly, presenting a brief promotional item in a 19th or early 20th century classified style.
A notice for C. W. Terpening of Bedford promises “Success” and full satisfaction guaranteed with the whole world for a price of $1.25.
A. L. Bibbins endorses DeWitt’s Little Risers as the best liver cleanser. The ad touts Foley brand cough remedies and Hi and Tar as modern cold cures, but emphasizes DeWitt’s Little Risers as an easy to take option that does not cause griping.
Dr. C J Bishop reports using Foley's H and Tar in three severe pneumonia cases with good results while Agney discusses Remington and Bailie products as alternatives. the excerpt reflects early 20th century medical advertising and opinions.
An old catalog style notice promotes Casca Candy Cathartic as a bowel remedy with a price of 25 cents for 100 tablets. It promises relief from constipation and offers a druggist refund if the product fails.
A fragment notes a stomach and liver ailment remedy and emphasizes free samples at Bibbin's drug store. It mentions a 25 cent price and promotes meals alongside Chamberlain style relishes. The text reads as an ad torn from a historical page with unclear full context.
An advertisement notes Ox Blood Tablets purify blood and are offered for sale by A. Li. The short listing highlights the product and the seller.
A fragment urges daily action for health and warns of stomach disorders if the bowels are neglected. It recommends Chamberlain's Star and Liver Tablets as easy to take and gentle in effect, citing A. L. Bibbins as the saleroom or source.
A terse note describes a chemical preparation labeled as a concentrate containing the active principles of bullock’s blood. It claims to fuse nerve, brain, blood and flesh elements into a potent drug. The text provides no liable usage or sourcing details beyond the compound’s composition.
Whitfield Co Chicago cites Chamberlain's Remedy for la grippe as effective. They claim it not only cures cases but counteracts the tendency of grippe to result in pneumonia. A. L. Bibbins promotes its sale and asserts complete recovery.
Advertises Cascareta candy as a cure for constipation with a money back guarantee if not effective. States price of 100 and promises refund through druggists if it fails to cure.
An old advertisement touts Sterling Remedy Co products with claims to curb tobacco use and boost vitality. It mentions Ox Blood Tablets as a purifying strength builder and offers booklets, samples, and pricing for the remedies, dated in a vintage drug-store catalog style.
An advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine claiming a cure for a cold with no pay required. The pitch emphasizes affordability and a fast relief promise, listing price details and ordering information for the remedy.
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