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Newspaper

Bedford Free Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1925

Page

2

Maryville Visitors Reported Across the Area

The page notes multiple local visitors and residents from Maryville and nearby towns. Levi Kernan and son Maryville visitors forenoon. Joseph and Edith DeGraff of Bedford noted as visitors yesterday. Pierson Morris improving after a illness. Filbert of Sharpsburg attended a fete. Mrs Ww Groom of Conway and others described as visitors from various locales.

Levi Kernan Maryville Conway Edith DeGraff Bedford Enaon

Mrs Elven Van Keenan Returns Home From Hospital

Mrs Elven Van Keenan, previously ill in Maryville, left the hospital and returned home at noon yesterday. She is reported much better and recuperating.

Elven’ van. Keenan Maryville

Mrs Crum Leaves for Portland Visit

Mrs W E Crum Sr departed yesterday for Portland Oregon to visit her daughter Mrs John Thompson and Thompson's family for several weeks.

W. E. Crum Yester Portland, Ore John ‘Thompson

Van Reenan Visits Wife in Maryville Hospital

Elvan Van Reenan traveled to Maryville last Friday to see his wife who was receiving hospital treatments. He said she was getting much better.

Elvan van Reenan Maryville

Hopkins Morning Visit Shapes Dowell Family Plan

Mrs Joe Dowell accompanied by her mother Mrs Ann Allison visited Hopkins Tuesday morning and will relocate to live with the Dowell family, shaping a new home arrangement.

Wmrs Joe. Dowell Hopkins Ann Allison

Creston Visitors Return After Caring For Mrs Hindman

Mr and Mrs Frank Murray return to Creston Saturday after a brief visit here. They were called home due to Mrs Hindman illness, Mrs Murray's mother.

Mrs. Frank Murray Creston

Scane plans shipment of horses from Hopkins

Ben Scane delivered three horses to Hopkins yesterday with his father Will Scane recently purchasing the stock locally. The pair intend to load more for shipment to eastern markets, reflecting ongoing cattle and horse trades in the area.

Ben Scane Hopkins Will Scane

Oklahoma City man listed among relatives in unclear note

Chas Cobb of Oklahoma City appears in an unclear forwarded notice mentioning his relatives and a family query about plans or actions. The fragmentary text refers to E A Cobb and other kin in a terse, unspecified context. The piece provides no clear date or event details.

Chas. Cobb Oklahoma City A. Cobb

Will Scane Returns From Illinois Trip With Horse Load

Will Scane arrived home last Friday morning from Galesburg where he had been with a car load of horses. He reports that German government representatives were there buying fistless mules for delivery in Germany.

Will Scane Galesburg Germany

Judge and court crew depart after session then return

Judge HH Carter and court reporter S Wright left for their homes yesterday at noon after holding court here for the week. They will return next Monday forenoon and the petit jury will report the following morning.

HH. Carter Wright Petit Jury

Man Returns Home From Iowa City Treatment

Kenneth Imcas, under a year of treatment in Iowa City for a diseased hip bone, came home last week for the first time since leaving for treatment. He has been bedridden for months with a heavy weight on the leg and now uses crutches to get around, planning to return for further care.

Kenneth Imcas Iowa City

Mrs Caroline Reed 67 Dies. Funeral Held Today

Mrs Caroline Reed, age 67, died at her home yesterday. The funeral was held today with burial in Platteville cemetery. John Swett of St Joseph attended and Mrs Glen Leighton returned home from Maryville after hospital stay for appendicitis recovery. Len Bower’s home visit in Cres ton noted.

John Swett St. Joseph Caroline: Reed Glen Leighton Maryville Caroline Reed Apa ‘Pburial Platteville Cemetery

County Jail Clears as Lane Is Released After Sentence

The county jail is empty with John Lane as the sole occupant released last Tuesday after serving a 30 day sentence on a charge of intoxication.

John Lane

Hopkins widow Mrs William Tamer dies at Hopkins

Mrs William Tamer of Hopkins died yesterday February 17. Funeral services will be held Saturday at the Methodist church in Hopkins with interment in Hopkins Cemetery.

William Tamer Hopkins Methodist ‘Church

Conaway Schools Hold Interclass Declamatory Contest

Last evening the Conaway schools held interclass declamatory contests to choose representatives for the upcoming interschool contest. Mrs J H Chilcote of this city trained the contestants.

Conaway J. H. Chilcote

Doctor Relieves Elderly Patient in Gravity Care

Dr. Martin of Maryville arrived by the noon train Tuesday and was taken to Gravity by Frank Chandler. He was summoned to attend H. H. Johnson, a man past 90, who is suffering from stomach disorders.

Martin Maryville Frank Chandler

Ginns and Cobb Family Visit After Savannah Funeral

Mr and Mrs Ray Ginn and their baby of St Joseph visited relatives and friends on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs George Cobb, who had been in Savannah Missouri for the funeral of an aunt, returned home with them.

Ray Ginn Baby St. Joseph George Cobb Savannah S Ed Scott

Mrs Jackson Returns to Creston After Short Stay

Mrs Jackson comes back to Creston Saturday at noon after a brief visit to her home. Her daughter in law, Mrs Ben Tinkham, has been in the hospital there for a couple of months, and Mrs Jackson cared for the home during her absence.

Nurse Miss Larsen Called Back From Conway to Bedford

County Red Cross nurse Miss Larsen, working in consolidated schools in Conway Tuesday, was summoned back to Bedford on urgent business. She will finish examining pupils for health defects at that Bedford school as soon as possible.

Larsen

Local Moves Shuffle Residents Across Bedford Area

Frank Snyder and family relocate to a farm near East Mission church in Kent Mason. The Rickard house in north Bedford becomes vacant and will be occupied by Snyder’s family. Kent Morris and family move into the Bud Rickard house near the courthouse.

Frank Snyder East Mission Church Kent Mason Bud Rickard North Bedford Mr. Snyder Court House

Des Moines Women to Sail to Haiti for Visit

Mrs. Floyd Kingman and her young son of Des Moines plan to sail from New York City for Haiti to join Mr. Kingman who has worked there for months as a U S government employee. Mrs. Mary Reynolds of Des Moines will accompany them for a visit and stay in Haiti.

Floyd Kingman Small Son Des Moines New York City Haiti Kingman U. S Mary Reynolds

Leighton Family Visit After Mrs Leighton's Surgery

Mr Leighton and his young son visited Maryville last Friday morning to see Mrs Leighton recovering from an appendectomy. Mrs Leighton's mother Mrs Richard Campbell and the boy returned to Bedford at noon, while Mr Leighton stayed for a longer visit.

Mr. Leighton Maryville

Auto overturns near Engle. injuries reported

Sanford Straight and Wilt- Clark of southeast Bedford were in an automobile accident last Tuesday when the Overland they drove overturned. Clark suffered a broken arm and facial and head cuts, while Straight escaped with minor bruises. They were delivering fresh meat in the Engle area when steering gear failed after striking a rat in the road. A brother of Mr Straight transported them to Bedford for medical care.

Sanford Straight Wilt- Clark Southeast Bedford Mrr. Straighit

Marel Office Seeks Renters Names For Summer Rooms

The Marel office invites those needing rooms for the summer to leave their names. Applicants should register at the office for potential accommodations and placement.

Marel

Bally to reopen Stanberry motion picture theater soon

True Bally has bought the Stanberry Missouri moving picture house and plans to give it new life by mid month. He aims to upgrade the venue and provide better class films with partner Stanley also in the theatre business.

True Bally Moving Picture Stanberry

Surprise Birthday Gathering for Louise Hamilton in Polk Township

About seventy five neighbors gathered at Mrs Louise Hamiltons home in Polk township last Tuesday night to surprise her before she moved to Bedford. Her sister Anna Dresher and brother Jesse Dresher, staying with her, helped with plans while oysters were served. Hamilton, a beloved neighbor and friend, is moving to live with Anna in Bedford after renting her farm to cousin Grover Thompson.

Louise ‘Hamilton Louise Hamilton Polk Township Bedford Anna Dresher Jesse Dresher Louise

Brissow Cashes 6 Year Old Check From 1919

A. L. Bristow honored a six year old check written in 1919 to Mrs. George Beard. The note was later presented to A. F. Luthe, who remembered it during a World Series period and recovered the old payment. The check was still good as when issued.

Brissow A. L. Bristow George Beard A. F. ‘Luthe Mr. Bristow

Marriage Licenses of the Week Listed by Dates

Howard J Gooper of Clearfield weds Maisy Ellen Walker of Clarin on February 18. Wilbur Carmichael of New Market weds Mable Giant of Bedford on February 17. Chas Ouderkirk of Benton weds Helen Rupert of Clearfield on February 16. Elmer Roberts and Dorothy A Owens, both of New Market, on February 14.

Clearfield Maisy Ellen Walker Clarin Wilbur Carmichael New Market Mable Giant Bedford Chas Ouderkirk Benton Helen Rupert Elmer Roberts Dorothy A. Owens

Richey Buys Brown Produce House in Sharpsburg

Howard H. Richey of Sharpsburg purchased the Brown Produce House and now runs the business. He asks for farmers to patronize the firm and promises to pay the highest prices possible for their produce.

Howard H. Richey Sharpsburg Brown Produce

Fire department praised for quick response to home blaze

Elmer Henderson thanks the Fire Co for its speedy action during a fire at his home last Sunday morning, expressing gratitude through the columns of the paper.

Fire“Co Elmer Henderson

Atlantic Open Channel Described as Free Water Exchange Path

The Athintic veean is presented as the only free channel for exchanging water between poles, an all ocean span open at the north and forming a valley extending toward the equator with depth varying pole to pole.

Atlantic Equator

Geography in Middle Ages Based on Ptolemy Maps

Scholars of the Middle Ages formed their geographic knowledge up to the discovery of America by relying on the world maps created by Ptolemy, who flourished in the late Roman Empire around 140 AD.

America Ptolemy Old Roman Empire

Fragmentary antiquarian note on affection and imagery

The text appears as a garbled reflection on familiarity and emotion with odd spellings and fragmented phrases. It hints at ideas about idols, accident, marriage, and counter pathology, mentioning a goddess and a sinking into a woman, all in a distorted, unclear form.

These Charming People Excerpt on Artful Smile

A line from Michael Arlen’s These Charming People notes a woman’s expressive smile and flashing teeth as she discovers an art beyond mere eating, highlighting a vivid social portrait in compact prose.

Michael Arlen

Levy figures and state allocations report

The document outlines proposed property tax levies totaling 9.145 mills for two years and 11.50 mills for two years, with estimated state levy needs at 28,272,803.40 and a total soldier bonus retirement amount of 32,063,830.40. It lists recommended appropriations for state departments at 6,615,202.0, Board of Control at 7,689,515.3, Board of Education at 10,907,085.2, hospitals and cushion funds totaling 800,000.0 and 100,000.0 respectively, Uniform Laws Commission 1,000.0, Rockefeller Foundation fund 900,000.0, general assembly expenses 260,000.0.

Board’ of ‘Control Board of Education Haskell Klaus Hospitals Uniform Laws Commission Rockefeller Foundation General Assembly

State Redemption Bonds and Interest Total Detail

State purposes total shows negative 28 272 803 40 for redemption bonds and interest 2 3 791 025 00. The figures appear as a ledger line indicating accumulated redemption obligations and interest payments. The entry references bonds and related interest, with precise amounts presented in a condensed form.

Iowa proposes budget based on six-year expenditure analysis

The article reports total state property valuation at 1 086 866 550 and a proposed biennial appropriation of 14 130 400, offset by 5 500 000 in non tax receipts, requiring a yearly tax levy of 7.94 mills. It notes, for the first time, a proposed appropriation bill covering all needed biennial expenditures and invites public scrutiny through the budget report detailing past spending and department requests.

Iowa General Assembly

Iowa Jersey Cattle Club protests oleomargarine use

The Iowa Jersey Cattle club adopted a resolution at its Des Moines meeting protesting oleomargarine as a butter substitute in state institutions. It stated a bill would be prepared and presented to the legislature to oppose purchasing and serving oleomargarine.

Iowa Iowa Jersey Cattle Club Des Moines

State Income Tax Provisions in Proposed Bill

The bill proposes an exemption of 1,000 dollars for single filers and 2,000 dollars for married filers. Tax starts at 1 percent on the exempted amount, rising 1 percent per additional thousand dollars until 5,000 dollars. Incomes over 5,000 dollars would face a flat 6 percent rate.

Mayor Opposes Gas Tax Appeal to Des Moines Council

Spencer mayor W. Z. Long pleads via letter to Des Moines council to block a gasoline tax proposal seen as harmful to cities and towns across the state. The drive frames the draft as unfair to municipal entities.

W. Z. Long Spencer Des Moines

Des Moines approves hospital bonds and one mill tax

The Des Moines city council approved issuing bonds and levying a one mill tax to fund a new detention hospital. The measure received passage alongside the Goodwin bill granting that authority.

Des Moines

State Highway Commission reports war equipment value

The State Highway Commission recorded war equipment value at 365500 over the last two years. A forward look at an approaching epidemic is advised by Frances B. Van, head of Iowa’s circulating medical library on the second floor of the Iowa Historical Building, a resource of 4000 doctors statewide.

State Highway Commission Frances B. van Iowa

Dairy Products in Iowa Yield Large Annual Returns

Dairy products in Iowa generate about 55 million dollars yearly, highlighting the state's significant agricultural output. The figure represents a substantial contribution to the economy, reflecting strong demand and production efficiency across Iowa's dairy sector.

Iowa

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