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Newspaper

Bedford Free Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1900

Page

4

Iowa Solons Meet for Speaker Bowen and Senate Fight

Dr D H Bowen of Waukon installed as speaker after house caucus yields to Gear forces. Cummins allies vow to press on at joint caucus while other officers elected. Bowen's victory signals Gear likely to hold the Senate seat. discussions on biennial elections and state board of control succession unfold.

D. H. Bowen Allimatee Cummins Drs Moines Twenty Eighth General Assembly State of Iowa House Senate Cauecuses Shaw Milliman Cumpinina Dr. Bowen United States John H. Gear Waukon Gear Forces W. L. Eaton Friends A. B. Cummins Bowen D. H.owen Walleron Gear Republican Party Mr. Cummins Capitol Lyman Powesheik County Eaton Milter Fayette Representative Byers Shelby County Miller Yeas Ayres Chickasaw Baker Cass Barringer Palo Alto Bengston Jefferson Black Mills Blakemore Taylor Allamakee Boysen Andubon Buchanan Wapello Carter Sioux Cold Tama Cowles Kossuth Crouse Adams Cows Linn Dunham Delaware Edwards Butler Gibson Union Grail Page Harbert Montgomery Stuckslager Sweet Bremer Temple Clarke Towner Floyd Townsend Calhoun Wilson Washington Keokuk Anderson Warren Barkley Boone Barrett Woodbury Bennett Carroll Blake Webster Byers Shelby Carr Polk Clark Hamilton Dallas Coburn Cherokee Mitchell Hiker Decatur Furry Twenty-sixth Assembly Green County Wisconsin Rush Medical College Chicago Russville Allamatee County Central Committee Lerrabee’s Board of Control William Larrabee Larrabee Frank OC. Hoyt Hospital For the Insane Mt. Pleasant A. B. Funk Spirit Lake George M. Titus Muscatine County IL. M.shaw J. O. Milliman R. C. Barrett E H. A. Dawson George E. Delavan H. R. Jones

Weeks' Break-up-a-Cold Tablets Ad Claim

An advertorial note offers Weeks Break-up-a-Cold Tablets to cure a cold overnight with a 25 cent price. A. L. Biesrns guarantees refund of purchase price if it fails to cure, promoting a cheerful customer assurance.

A. L. Biesrns A. L

Clover Root Tea Promises Health Via Digestive Balance

An advertising snippet claims a beautiful complexion depends on pure blood from good digestion, liver and bowels. It touts Iarl's Clover Root Tea as acting on bowels, liver and kidneys to maintain health, priced 25 or 50 cents from Remington & Bailie.

Remington & Bailie

Throbbing Headache Relief Promoted by New Life Pills

Dr. Kings New Life Pills advertised as quick relief for sick and nervous headaches. The copy claims they purify blood, strengthen nerves, and improve health. Easy to take at 25 cents with a money back guarantee not offered, sold by A. L. Bibbins, druggist.

Dr. King A. L. Bibbins

One Minute Cough Cure Endorsed by Florida Editor

Editor Fackler of Micanopy Florida Hustler praises the remedy claiming it cured his family of LaGrippe and saves thousands from pneumonia bronchitis croup and throat and lung troubles. A L Bibbins corroborates the claim.

Fackler The Micanopy Fla Hustler A. L. Bibbins

Foley's Honey and Tar and Beggs' Hair remedies advertised

Dealers guarantee Foley's Honey and Tar for throat and lung diseases with claims of satisfaction and substitutes refused. Beggs' Hair products promise hair regrowth and scalp cure, with a testimonial from Mrs. M. McKeever in Abbeyville Kansas, sold by A. L. Bibbins.

Woman Sets High Value on Child Life in Croup Rescue

Mrs Mary Bird of Harrisburg Pennsylvania places millions of dollars on the life of her child saved from croup by One Minute Cough Cure. The ad touts the remedy as a cure for coughs colds and throat and lung troubles credited to A L Bibbins.

Mary Bird Harrisburg A. L. Bibbins

How Are Your Kidneys Dr Hobbs Sparagus Pills Ad

An old advertisement touts Dr Hobbs Sparagus Pills as a cure for kidney ailments. It offers a free sample and lists Sterling Remedy Co based in Chicago as the contact point for ordering.

Dr. Hobbs Add Sterling Remedy Co Chicago

Endorsement for Foley's Kidney Cure by J A Lambert

J A Lambert of Rachel North Carolina writes in praise of Foley's Kidney Cure, claiming it does what is claimed and noting there is nothing equal to it and expressing gratitude for the good it has done him.

J. A. Lambert Rachel, N. C Foley

To Cure a Cough Cures Without Straining Phlegm

An advertisement notes Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for coughs that irritate the lungs. It claims the product clears phlegm and aids healing without causing strain, attributed to Remington and Bailie.

Foley Remington & Bailie

Auctioneers offer dates and terms for sales

W. O. Denton and R. D. Timberlake advertise as auctioneers and invite inquiries at the Free Press office or by mail from Bedford or by calling at their home one mile west of town. They pledge satisfaction in every respect.

Free Press Office Bedford W. O. Denton R. D. Timberlake

What Is Shiloh Grand Old Remedy for Coughs and Colds

An old worldwide remedy for coughs colds and consumption claims half a century of use and numerous cures in incipient stages. It promises refunds if not satisfied and is offered at 25 cents and 50 cents per bottle.

Horse Shoeing Prices and Services

An advertisement for horse shoeing lists prices for old shoes at 15 cents and various sizes 25 to 38 cents, with No. 4 5 6 at 30 cents, heavy toe weight 40 cents, heavy heel weight 40 cents, and interfering shoes at 40 cents. All work is promised satisfactory by Cuas. SMIOK.

Cuas SMIOK

Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup Praised by Arkansas Resident

Mrs. R. R. Wilson of Gordon Arkansas extols Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup as a household necessity and a guaranteed remedy for coughs colds lagrippe consumption and bronchial affections sold by A L Bibbins.

R. R. Wilson Gordon, Ark A. L. Bibbins

Many a Lover Rejects Unpleasant Breath Remedy

An advertisement notes the product Karl's Clover Root Tea promises to purify breath by its action on the bowels. Sold for years with an absolute guarantee at 25 cents or 50 cents, offered by Remington & Baillie.

Flas Karl Remington & Baillie

Save doctors' bill by gi Toley's Honey and Tarto

Remington and Bailie advertise eating plenty and Kodol Digest. claim it cures dyspepsia and stomach troubles. Testimonial from Hi Gamble, Vernon Texas, says it relieved him. A L Bibbins conveyed praise in the note.

Gi Toley Remington & Bailie Gamble Vernon Texas A. L. Bibbins

Karl’s Gloveroot Tea Sold With 25 Cents Guarantee

Muddy language describes a tonic sold for years with a claim of cure and absolute guarantee. Mentions Remington and selling points of 25 cents and 50 cents with implied health benefits and dubious efficacy.

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