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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1921
Page
1
The Bedford Free Press is presented as an independent local newspaper entered at the Bedford Iowa post office as second class mail nourishment.
A farm advertising example contrasts vague notices with precise selling copy. John Smith’s vague FOR SAVE-Ten cows ad drew questions and low offers, while Tom Jones’s detailed FOR SALE Ten heavy producing Holstein cows at $100 each drew prompt acceptances, showing clear ads move cattle and cash more effectively.
A homely narrator urges readers to craft smart ads. The speaker notes Tom’s ad cost twice John’s, at about 50 cents more, and that Tom earned 1000 dollars for cows while John earned 650. The point: intelligent advertising pays, so write aloud and invest in words, but avoid waste.
A sentimental New Year verse from Uncle John welcomes 1922 with a brisk, hopeful tone. It urges harmony between faith hope and love, promising better days as the newborn year grows, while noting childhood innocence and the chill of January. The piece blends caution with optimism for the coming year.
A letter to the editor argues for less talk and more work but defends kicking as a right of free Americans. The writer concedes the idea but mocks practicality, asserting people enjoy kicking and it improves energy and effort while lamenting a need for more serious thinking.
An advertisement promotes Tanlac as a dietary aid for pep, strength, and energy with a seller listed as J. H. Bremmer. The brief note notes availability with a 1t tag.
Iowa state college Ames hosts Farmers Week January 30 to February 4 1922 with a one and one half farm round trip discount under the certificate plan for attendees from across Iowa. Tickets must be bought January 28 February 3 with proper certificate stamped and endorsed funds kept, and attendees must present certificates on arrival to F W Beckman Ag Hall for return fare credit up to February 8 1922.
The county offers a Hog Cholera vaccination school with listed attendees F R Freemyer J E Freemyer J W Shields Paul Simpson John I Pitch H L Evans Raymond Godfrey Chas Hamilton Robert Hamilton. A $5 fee applies for signups and completion grants a lifelong certificate to vaccinate one's own hogs.
Notice in Taylor County Iowa announces the appointment of Mrs. N. O. Hickenlooper as Executrix of Clara Blake’s estate. All heirs and creditors must present claims or make payments to the Executrix by order of the District Court. Dated November 28, 1921.
By virtue of a special execution issued by the district court clerk, American Savings Bank and Trust Company of Burlington Iowa sues Joseph Doubet Elizabeth Doubet J C Beatty Laura Beatty Martin Martinson and Martinsons wife. The property includes half section two and several parts of sections one and thirty six in township 69 north range 32 west of the 5th meridian, West of the 5th P M. Sale to the highest bidder for cash on December 31 1921 at 9 am outside the Bedford courthouse.
Sheriff W M Parrish announces a legal sale of land to satisfy a district court judgment in favor of Carson State Bank against William M Taylor Norah A Taylor Terkel Hermensen and Marie Hermensen. The property includes parts of Sections 5 and 6 in Township 70 North Range 33 West. Sale at Bedford Court House door December 31, 1921 at 2 PM.
On November 22 1921 the District Court of Taylor County Iowa appointed J H Keith administrator with will annexed of the estate of Sarah A Helm deceased all persons owing the estate should pay and those with claims should present them to the court authenticated for allowance Dated November 25 1921
Original notice items list Mary F Morgan and B Morgan spouses Larrence O Dell Irene O Dell Wilbur O Dell Maude O Dell versus Margaret E Troutman Adaline C Frye Frank Frye Grant Morgan Ada Morgan Ozro L Morgan May Morgan Ivan Morgan Ruey Morgan Samuel N Lindsey Hattie Lindsey Leonard Lindsey Carrie Lindsey Charles M Lindsey Matilda Wallingsford and others in an equity action.
Plaintiffs seek partition of described property in Taylor County Iowa involving heirs of Hugh M Lindsey and numerous descendants. The suit names Margaret Troutman Adaline Frye Frank Frye Grant Morgan Ada Morgan Ozro Morgan May Morgan Ivan Morgan Ruey Morgan Samuel Lindsey Hattie Lindsey Leonard Lindsey Carrie Lindsey and Charles Lindsey with others as defendants. The case requests sale of the premises and division of proceeds per shares, with specific fractions assigned to each heir. Defendants Matilda Wallingsford and others claim adverse interests though plaintiffs assert junior rights of the Lindsey heirs. A default will be entered if not answered before January 30 1922.
Formadehyde fumigators advertised as safe economical and reliable. Fumigate after sickness and before moving in. Sold by J H Bremmer with emphasis on protection and cleanliness.
John T. Maloy M D physician and surgeon offers special attention to internal diseases. Located in Dr. Paschal Office on West Main Street Bedford Iowa phone 218.
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