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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1900
Page
6
Fragmented OCR style overview mentions Filipinos, bubonic plague in Manila, Otis, British generals, Boers, Democratic and Republican parties, a Salvation Army incident, legislative reports, railroad trusts, wage and price shifts, wire and nails costs, and a proposed canal along the Mississippi. The text mixes commentary, statistics, and scattered events without coherent narrative.
Bryan’s Washington visit signals strong Democrat mood for campaign before voters. Republicans panic over fund needs while Democrats flood doubtful western districts with literature. Britain apologizes for Delagoa Bay seizure. Hay delays reply. Choate hints Britain to pay indemnity to close incident.
The piece argues the Republican majority in Congress is shaping the presidential campaign by defining issues. Democrats press the administration to explain policy while Republicans dodge with evasion. The Gage treasury scandal fuels calls for thorough investigation and scrutiny of ties to trusts and favored banks, seen as the pivotal campaign issue.
A vintage notice touts Weeks Break up a Cold Lablets claimed to cure a cold while you sleep. Purchasers are offered a cheerful refund of the purchase price if it fails to work.
The former governor argues for a platform opposing colonialism and imperialism and backing Philippine self rule, Cuba’s freedom, a restrained military, anti trust and tariff opposition, currency reforms, and civil service expansion, while criticizing McKinley’s policy and war costs. Also includes a Bedford farm sale notice with livestock and implements.
The piece argues McKinley’s benevolent assimilation policy in Manila has failed, claiming a year and a third of occupation produced uprisings and doubled garrisons. It notes guerrilla warfare across the north and armies opposing him in the south, questioning the results of his "benevolent" program.
An old newspaper ad promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy with a free sample offer and a 50 cent bottle available locally. It also includes a legal notice from Taylor County Iowa about a mortgage foreclosure action against Scott and Anna Thompson and others, with dates for court appearance and judgment details.
Lottie Porter, plaintiff, files for divorce from Juey Porter in Taylor County Iowa district court. Petition on file seeking dissolution of marriage on grounds desertion. Default entry possible if defendant fails to appear at Bedford on February 19 1900. Cary W Stanley attorney for plaintiff.
In the district court of Iowa in Taylor County during the February 1900 term A W Fees as administrator of Johanna Martin deceased files a petition asking permission to sell estate real property to pay debts. The southeast quarter of section 23 township 71 range 32 west of the 5th P M is the proposed parcel. Defendants are Martin heirs and Maggie Nolan Catherine Haley and mortgagee Thomas McBlain. They must appear before noon on February 19 1900 or a default and judgment will be entered. 241 J B Dunx.
For Sale 10 acres of land southeast of the creamery. Includes 100 cords of wood as shown in the cut. Addressed by Crawrorp Downton.
An advertisement extols Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for burns cuts scars and skin eruptions. It claims rapid pain relief and cure for old sores ulcers boils felons and corns with a 25 cent box and guaranteed results, sold by A L Bibbine druggist.
Notice by the clerk of Tay Loy County District Court appoints F. H. Parton as administrator of Mary M. Gilbert estate. Creditors to present claims and debtors to pay promptly. Dated December 30, 1899. Try Five Doctors. Frances L Sales reports kidney cure from Foley's Kidney Care. Dr Haas hog remedy advertises livestock medicine. Remington & Bailie sell.
Dr H F Dunlavy and M D will answer professional calls at any hour. Specializing in chronic disease. Office at Dunlavy's Pharmacy on Court Street. Residence first door south of the M E parsonage.
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