Free Press marks fortieth volume with plans for growth
The Free Press celebrates forty years in publication as it enters a new year under current management. It notes improvements including a Simplex type setting machine and an upcoming educational column led by Prof. E J Kuhn, county superintendent-elect. The paper asks readers for continued patronage and items of news by phone, mail, or visiting their office.
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Free Press
E. J. Kuhn
Free
Bedford
Bristol linguist Jeremiah Curtain dies at 66
Jeremiah Curtain died at his Bristol Vermont home on Friday aged 66. A renowned linguist he commanded 70 languages and was esteemed for his scholarly work. His death leaves a notable void in philology and language studies.
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Jeremiah Curtain
Bristol
Publication of Official Election Returns in Taylor County
Questioning why Taylor County omits publishing official election returns while every other county, especially nearby, does so. The note implies cost concerns may drive the practice and asks whether the omission is a deliberate savings move.
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Taylor County
State Treasurer-elect Mor row announces staff appointments
State Treasurer-elect W. W. Morrow announced the office staff appointments: Cashier Frank A. Faraday of Creston, bookkeeper F. J. Murphy of Corning, general clerk S. W. Nelson of Clairon, stenographer Herriett B. Perry of Grinnell.
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W. W. Morrow
Frank A. Faraday
Creston
F. J. Murphy
Corning
S. W. Nelson
Clairon
Herriett B. Perry
Grinnell
Osceola Boy Causes Fire Loss at Clothing Firm
A boy employed by a Osceola clothing firm turned on a heating apparatus water and forgot to switch it off. Sometime during the night a large quantity of clothing and shoes was destroyed in the blaze.
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Osceola
State Agriculture Proposes Expanded Pure Food Law
The state department of agriculture urges favorable action by the general assembly on two measures. One expands the pure food law to cover stock foods and seeds as adulterated. The other seeks stricter weed nuisance abatement, though we believe existing laws suffice if properly enforced.
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State Department of Agriculture
General Assembly
Coal famine worsens in Northwest as railroads cite car shortage
The coal famine in the Northwest grows more serious with railroads blaming a shortage of cars for the delay in hauling. The Interstate Commerce Commission wired railroad presidents urging full effort to meet demand and ease the suffering.
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Northwest
Interstate Commerce Commission
Secretary Shaw warns of prosperity outpacing readiness
In a Washington address on Friday Secretary Shaw urged auditors to kneel and pray to God to save the nation from its own prosperity. He warned rapid commercial growth threatens stability and said drastic measures are needed to halt and reflect on the nation's condition.
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Washington
Shaw
Hepburn Salary Crowding Debate Moves Through Congress
The Clarinda Herald reports an amendment to raise congressmen salaries from 5000 to 7500 per year, backed by Col Hepburn but opposed by all other Iowa delegates. The piece notes past clerk raises and questions about fairness, timing after election, and the impact on taxpayer costs.
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Col. Hepburn
Iowa
Hepburn
Washington
Congress
Clarinda Herald
Direct vote for U S senators urged by Van Houten
In a Lenox New Times piece, Taylor county representative Geo H Van Houten endorses direct election of United States senators by the people. He notes conventions in several states and predicts a future nationwide shift, arguing for direct ballots for all offices, even the presidency.
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Geo. H van Houten
U. S
Taylor County
Lenox New Times
Des Moines
United States
Lincoln
Douglass
Free Press installs Simplex typesetting machine in fortieth volume
In Bedford, the Free Press unveils its new Simplex typesetting system marking the start of its fortieth volume. The article extols the machine’s speed and precision, noting it operates multiple functions from setting to distributing type, and asserts human error cannot occur in its operation.
Amendment Raises Salaries for Speaker and Cabinet
An amendment to the appropriation bill passed the House on Friday, increasing the speaker and vice president salaries, and cabinet members, to 12000 per year. A separate bill to raise congressional salaries to 7500 was defeated, with Col Hepburn voting for it.
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House
Col. Hepburn
Revival Meetings Close Friday at M E Church
Revival meetings at the M E church end after tomorrow evening’s service. Evangelist Armstrong left Tuesday for Iola Kansas with Prof and Mrs Montgomery. Armstrong’s sermons drew many converts and Montgomerys’ singing enhanced the spiritual experience under Pastor W B Thompson’s direction.
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M. E. Church
Evangelist Armstrong
Iola
Kas
Montgomery
Christ’s Vineyard
W. B Thompson
Election of K P Lodge officers at Castle Hall
At Castle Hall on Monday evening the K P lodge held its annual election of officers with a large attendance. Elected officers include C C Chas Thomas, Vv C W B Cobb, Prelate Frank Butler, K of RB and 8 M L Burt, M of F E E Cass, M of E H B Rhoads, M of A Tom Carroll, M of W H C Webb, I G Chas Tracy, O G E Copple.
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K. P. Lodge
Castle Hall
C. C
Chas. Thomas
W. B .Cobb
Frank Butler
M. L. Burt
E. E. Cass
H. B. Rhoads
Tom Carroll
H. C. Webb
I. G
Chas. Tracy
O. G
E. Copple
Auction Notice For West Bedford Iowa House Sale
The undersigned will sell at public auction the house and lot in West Bedford Taylor county Iowa five blocks from the court house. Lot measures 66 by 148 feet with a main house 16 by 26, plus additions 14 by 26 and outbuildings. Balance due cash with fifty dollars down. time payments arranged. Inspect at Harve Edmundson's Bedford estate office. H M Long, Auctioneer. Mrs une Bonn?
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Orday
Bedford
Taylor County
Iowa
Court House
Harve
Edmundson’s
H. M. Long
Une Bonn
Crushed To Death in Tragic Rural Accident
Manning Gort and family mourn the death of a young man in a rural crash near Craig Amber 11th. Funeral services were held at Hope Baptist Church with Rev. John Ross officiating. He is survived by a brother Harry of Goldfelt, three brothers, two sisters, and Lewis of Elm Creek Nebraska. He was laid to rest beside his father in New Hope Cemetery.
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X. Manning
Manning
Goff
Hin
Lewis
Elm Creek
New Hope
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