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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1905
Page
3
Governors comments reconcile tariff revision with the president while diverse economic moves unfold across states. American Cigar increases capital to 20 million, Portugal inks trade accords with Italy Switzerland and Germany, and battleship Louisiana exceeds contract speed in endurance run.
Lincoln and the state experiment farm announce the winter corn show January 16 to 19, 1906 with premiums for exhibits scoring over 700 points. Forty ears grown in 1905 required, with dent and flint corn classes and multiple ear-length subclasses. Exhibits to be uniform in size color and dentation, well matured, firm, sound, and free of smut or rat damage. selection guidance provided by committee.
Lincoln reports show state banks curbing weakness with rising loans and steady deposits. From August 25 to November 9 loans rose about 4 million to 41.26 million while deposits touched 50.14 million, keeping reserves near 84.8 percent and signaling healthier banking amid growth in loans and bank count from 515 to 546.
Congratulations go to Osceola as the president appoints Samuel G Pheasant postmaster. He was the only candidate for the office.
Professor F. A. Disraelie died suddenly in his room in Keary city. A carpenter working there heard a severe head pain, and the professor laid on a couch and uttered a sigh before dying within a minute.
Miss Vesta Wiley of York, a popular junior, died suddenly in the school basement where she had gone. The unexpected death shocked students and staff at the York school.
A St. Louis woman assured Mr and Mrs C A Blakely that their daughter Mrs W S Mapes and her husband Captain Mapes are safe in the Philippines islands and have not been harmed by the typhoon.
Oakland scene reports Carl Anderson a Great Northern laborer suffered severe facial injuries from the premature discharge of blasting powder during blasting operations. Authorities say the accident occurred locally with a routine drill team. Medical workers transported him for treatment as investigators review safety procedures.
Fire destroyed Creighton buildings and logs worth 10000 dollars. Nebraska state bonds totaling 182000 were bought by the state board. Miss Vesta Wiley, 18, noted in York High School building story. Rich ardson county death of Civil War veteran Joseph. Plainview marshal Crippen injured by stabbing. The Voice of the Board railroad promo launched by Grand Island railroad. Morpher overdose death in Friend. Dunbar farmer Emil Roos injures hand. Cum ing county district court set December 18 with seven criminal cases and forty one civil matters. Norfolk arson suspects fined. Louisville clay mine cave in kills Jacob Meyer and injures Sam Stribling. Farley, a new town in Cuming county, named after Bancroft family. Loss of Rev A M Abbott's papers in a depot fire at Norfolk. Norfolk gun misfire incident and street car wreck settlement. Reductions in damages and settlements, farm institute in Gordon. Ashland Cut-off damages paid to Omaha Indians.
In Paris a pair of Americans Dick Denver and Col Bob Harlan roam the Jardin Bullier near Mabille. Dora, beloved by Col Bob, appears with a Spaniard dance partner, while Dora defends a duty to Miss Pauline Westerley. Col Bob searches for Dora as the professor John Fitzsimmons fawns over another woman.
Dr William B Phillips former State mineral survey chief now runs quicksilver mines in a remote Terlingua area ninety miles south of Marathon Texas He describes a fourteen mile long crack with walls nearly vertical and at least 700 feet wide and 1800 feet deep No exploration has occurred yet Altitude around 3000 feet Fifty extinct volcanoes noted and several rich quicksilver mines in operation With prospects for many more as this year’s quicksilver output is expected to reach at least 6000 flasks New York Times
A writer laments the early spring and autumn climate of St Petersburg. He notes rapid temperature drops, muddy roads, raw winds, and dreary droskies. He describes Neva ice blocking the river, large ice sheets from Ladoga clogging bridges, and the city’s icebound expanses despite frigid surroundings.
On a moonlit avenue corner near seventeenth street, two women almost tripped over a man lying on the flagstones. A 4-year-old boy explained he did not know the man, who seemed drunken and stunned. The boy and his friend fetched a doctor as a crowd gathered and the Samaritans passed on.
A fragmentary account describes a lieutenant’s wedding with lines of a rear procession and a naval wedding mood. The text hints at a broad ceremonial pageant but offers limited readable details.
A distressed pastor from Weatfield speaks of severe kidney disease labeled Bright's and credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with a dramatic transformation. After sixteen boxes, he reports rapid relief and significant weight gain from a frail 105 pounds to 160, praising the remedy and urging others with kidney trouble to read and try it.
A historical account notes British habits swinging with a drop in tobacco and drinking while food intake rises. One third less smoking than thirty years ago accompanies a 40 percent rise in consumption of intoxicants, with overall health trends reflecting a complex shift.
Catarrh not cured by local applications, described as a blood disease treated internally. Hall's Catarrh Cure said to act on blood and mucous surfaces, with praise from a physician. Hall's Family Pills recommended for constipation.
Fragmentary text references a coach used since 17 A and mentions an offer from Successful Farming. It includes a note about a free hunting gun for subscribers and a remark that money can crush happiness when rooted in the heart.
A garbled clipping mentions grocers avoiding Defiance Starch due to stock in hand of 12 oz brandy and a customer who already used the product. It contains unrelated lines about politics, medicines, cigars, and reflections on matrimony, with partial quotes and disjoint phrases.
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