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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1902
Page
2
The notice lists pricing for a yearlong subscription: one copy costs one dollar if paid during the year, rising to one dollar and fifty cents thereafter. It states a single price point per year and implies a payment period without additional details.
The notice lists a northbound train at 12 20 p m and a southbound train at 1 25 p m with No 32 and No 4 freight. It also announces the imminent construction of clay pipe sewers in Vinuisca, promising hygienic and practical benefits for the area.
Beginning October 1 the electric light plant at Shenandoah will give an all night lighting service Bedford should do likewise.
Hoboken astrologist Professor Meyer predicts dire events for the U S Navy in July but does not specify the nature or details of the calamities. He offers no evidence or dates to back the forecast.
The remark notes that paying 25000 dollars to Gomez for pacification proved sound policy, while pacifying Aguinaldo would have been worth twice as much, implying a costly misjudgment in earlier strategy and costs.
The current management re introduces old soldiers day at the state fair and earmarks Tuesday August 26 as the event date. The plan is expected to win support and generate revenue for the organizers.
Lonponers mock the new ship trust by wearing badge labels that say permit. The tags claim the bearer is allowed to walk the earth by permission of J Pierpont Morgan and Co.
The British army suffered 13 2350 deaths by disease versus 7 792 killed or fatally wounded in the South African campaign, illustrating the perils of deploying unacclimated men abroad.
The Atlantic canning factory reports an enormous pea output of 75,000 cans daily with a weekly payroll of 1500 dollars. Bedford could hike into similar activity if encouraged, indicating potential regional growth in canning ventures.
Ownne to the limit of six years placed upon terms of presiding elders of the M. E. church, Dr. Hooker will retire from this conference at the end of the present conference year. He is an able divine, and many of his old friends will regret to lose him.
A prominent psychologist argues men do not lose memory while health remains, but only from lack of use. He maintains that if men continually exercise their memories with targeted facts, their recall would not fade, regardless of necessity.
A favorable report from the House Committee on Commerce advocates extending the continuous cattle shipment time from 28 to 40 hours. The proposal is expected to provoke indignation and protests from humane and thoughtful citizens nationwide.
Secretary Moody of the Navy enjoys the President's strenuousness. Roosevelt desires to take a trip in the submarine boat on display in Washington, and Moody would have to accompany him, a prospect he does not welcome with complacency.
Hartwell Georgia pastor Rev J T W Vernon narrates a long running leg sore healed after using Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Amica Salve. He claims the tonic purifies blood and cures sores eruptions boils eczema tetter salt rheum with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Large bottles priced at 50 cents.
For six years before the war the average government spending was 362 million dollars, while the next year is forecast at 700 million excluding the Isthmian canal. The article notes Republican prosperity and global power status as costly luxuries, leaving the voter to decide.
The Des Moines Leader joins the Register becoming a republican paper at last. The Leader has long been a splendid newspaper beyond politics and the merged papers promise the best daily in the state.
The editor of the Free Press is invited by A. W. Maxwell and J. F. Mc Ginty to attend a conference of the eighth district democratic leaders in Osceola on Friday July 11. The meeting is described as important and urged for all Democrats with party interests to be present.
Morning sermon theme now abideth faith hope charity and evening talk wrestling not against flesh and blood. Juniors meet at Lordsday 3 p m. Mrs Mc Master expected to sing at morning service. Preaching at Woodman hall Jackson township 3 p m Lordsday.
E. E. Healy records June rainfall at 10.62 inches with indications that July may closely match or exceed June’s wet total. The note emphasizes ongoing heavy precipitation trends and forecasts continued wetness ahead.
The suit Bennett and Maiden versus M F Brown of Lenox, with G B Haddock appointed referee, was settled by the parties themselves on Monday.
Yesterday Thomas Libby of near Kansas City and Mrs. Tena Anderson of near Conway were married. Mrs. Anderson had been granted a divorce at the last term of court from her first husband, Jim Butts.
An early ad notes a London misfit who starved due to digestion failure. It promotes Dr King s New Life Pills as a remedy to strengthen the stomach aid digestion and boost appetite. The 25 cent price includes a money back guarantee and sales by A L Bibbins.
Homeseeker and investor opportunities advertised for fertile lands in Spink county South Dakota reachable via cheap fares. Details tout a railroad network colleges and schools plus a surplus treasury while inviting buyers through Payton Allen and S Shoemaker with expenses refunded. Local happenings note injuries and a wedding with guests and gifts.
county auditor figures show realty value in towns at 2 953 830 with town lots included. total realty value including buildings reaches 18 867 163. exemptions 79 719. taxable realty 993 990. personal property and vehicles add 4 380 853 in value, with other property and stock figures listed. dirt for hauling offered. local notices report residents arriving, traveling, and small-town commerce updates.
Bedford pastor Rev. D. W. Griffith, formerly of Shenandoah Baptist church, is visiting friends here over Sunday. He praises his own restraint on marrying, opposes divorces, and calls for stricter social laws to defend marriage vows. The Shenandoah Sentinel agrees that marriage vows deserve stronger protection.
The Ross Center closed June 26 with 18 total pupils and 164 in average daily attendance. Ella Houck earned an award for perfect attendance. Dorothy McCaun achieved a 97 percent scholarship average, with others above 90 percent. Names include Roy Murphy, Pearl Derrickson, Ella Houck, and Vaughn Murphy. Ray Breavuchamp, Teacher.
The little twins of Mr. and Mrs. Chas Schively have died several days apart. Their tiny bodies were buried side by side, laid to rest together. Though grief remains, the family finds comfort in the belief they are now safe in Jesus arms.
Mr and Mrs Charles Schively express gratitude to those who offered aid and sympathy during their recent bereavement, acknowledging kindly received kindness and support.
Joe Wolcott plans to locate in Fort Scott Kansas with family to join later. Mr and Mrs G M Bradley and Mrs F L Sturtevant dined with Mr and Mrs Chas Thomas Saturday. Mrs Dunlavy daughter Tressie and granddaughter Pauline visit relatives in Oklahoma. Chas Kirkpatrick of Spencer visits old college chum Frank Ream. They visited Corning yesterday. Rand Lumber manager and mother now housekeeping in former Baptist parsonage. Miss Mary Askren to Council Bluffs for three year nursing course. Stubbs caring for Mr Hyde welcomes wife and children at Winters residence. Mrs E B Zimmerman and daughter Bessie visit from Ulysses Nebraska. Mr Zimmerman once clerked at J M Thompsons. Mrs Chas Rawson and baby go to Williams Iowa to join husband working in flour mill. Nettie Webb accompanies to Des Moines. Alva Thomas sells interest in East Main barber shop to Joe Brown and shelves him at Hindman shop. Dr A T Weat from Conway notes subscription gain and vows to catch those who smashed his window.
For sale 10 head of high grade short horn cows three years old. Some with calves by side or will be fresh soon. Call or write Joan B Dowell Route No 4 24 miles northwest of Bedford 26 21.
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