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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1905
Page
4
A vintage advertisement extols the Edison Phonograph as a compact, durable talking machine. It promises private enjoyment of grand operas and popular songs, preserving a child's words for years, and notes its portable enamelled case for home or neighborly gatherings.
Long list of Bedford area social moves visits and business notes. C M Jenks of Blockton visits county seat. Dr Paschal to Lenox on business. J L Terrell the land agent and Pieringer & Co. featured for watches and frames. Bibbins' stocked with musical instruments and holiday goods. Oxford Cafe celebrates oysters and meals. many residents travel to Monmouth Shenandoah and Oklahoma. church revival workers depart. new son born to former Bedford residents in Enid Oklahoma.
Desirable articles include dress goods silks embroidered shirts and ribbons. Shoes neckwear caps gloves books handkerchiefs jewelry and ribber offered at attractive prices, making it easy to select suitable gifts for everyone this season.
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