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Newspaper

Bedford Free Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1902

Page

4

Leader Among Shorthorn Men in South St Joseph Sale

F P Hesly of Bedford Iowa plans a fall Shorthorn cattle combination sale at South St Joseph. Hesly, a recognized leader in the breed, will conduct the auction for many breeders, aiming to attract stockmen from the St Joseph sphere of influence and widen the livestock trade in the region.

F. P. Hesly Bedford South St. Joseph St. Joseph Healy Aa Joseph Stock Journal

Notice to Wheelmen on Bucklen Arnica Salve

A brief notice promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as relief from chafing sunburn insect stings sore feet and bruises. Claims it prevents discomfort and lists pimples blotches eruptions and piles as treatable. Sold by A. L. Bibbins for 25 cents.

Bucklen A. L. Bibbins

Local notes and town events from the Independent compilation

A rough digest of incidents around Ladoga Cen terville and Lenox includes a dead engine near Ladoga and repair at Centerville, a sidewalk fund contribution by a five member party, Chesbro’s criticism of Lenox editorials, a whisky ring accusation, a buggy runaway with Ruth Menoher mudded but unhurt, and a six week quarantine ending at Fred Myers’ house with prison like confinement described.

The Independent Ladoga Centerville Clearfield Enterprise E. S. Chesbro Conway the Times Republican Conway Journal J. L. Myers Conway House Glen Willits Lenox New Times Chesbro B. F. Menoher Elbert Storer Ruth Menoher Menoher Wing’s Fred Myers Fred

It Dazzles the World Dr King’s New Discovery Claim

A promotional medical advertisement extols Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and related respiratory ailments. It boasts unrivaled cure tests on hopeless patients and asserts rapid relief for coughs colds asthma and more. Sold by A L Robbins with satisfaction guaranteed and trial bottles offered.

Dr. King A.L. Ribbins

Illustrations Explain Mont Pelee Disaster in Cosmopolitan

The July Cosmopolitan prints refined illustrations on fine paper, offering a clearer idea of the Mont Pelee eruption than prior depictions.

Mont Pelee

St Joseph Market Letter Continues With Mixed Lamb Prices

Market report notes $8.00 bids and bulk at 7.75 to 7.95, improved quality per week, and heavier average weight. Sheep arrivals show reduced native offerings, most consigned to Texas and Wyoming, with light native supply. Strong demand from killers lifts decent quality by 15 to 25 cents. top spring lambs reach about 7.00.

Texas Wyoming

Troubles of a Minister propels Ga. cure claim

Rev. J. T. W. Vernon of Hartwell Georgia recounts a long lasting leg sore relief after using Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Amica Salve. He asserts the products purify blood and cure sores eruptions boils eczema tetter and salt rheum with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Large bottles sell for 50 cents.

J. T. W. Vernon Hartwell A. L. Bibbins

Dangerous practice of target rifle shooting in Bedford

Residents report occasional near misses from stray bullets as some townsfolk continue target rifle practice in town. Mrs. Jacob Craig narrowly escaped a rifle ball in her yard Monday evening, highlighting the danger and urging immediate stoppage of the activity.

Bedford Jacob Craig

The Baby and the Brigands in McClure's July issue

Miss Stone’s third paper on brigands covers Mrs Tsilka’s baby’s birth and first weeks in captivity. The narrative, written by a woman, moves readers deeply. McClure's promises in August to publish Mrs Tsilka’s account of the “little brigand.”

Miss Stone McClure Mrs. Tsilka

Painkiller Promises Relief for Rheumatism and Nerves

The excerpt argues prosperity hinges on balancing costs and income and lists yearly sickness costs such as doctor bills and medicine. It promotes Perry Davis Painkiller as a remedy that eases rheumatism muscular cramps lumbago neuralgia and sciatica, available in 25 and 50 cent bottles.

Perry Davis

Designer for August Front Cover and Color Plates

The August issue showcases a remarkable front page cover and numerous color plates. It features summer appropriate fashion and millinery. Ribbon decorations and making a picturesque summer hat are highlighted along with bathing suits. Open air life for women by Walden Fawcett is illustrated, and M Buzzelte contributes summer evening entertainments.

Walden Fawcett M. Buzzelte

Save the Children Warns on Bottle Milk Dangers

The article states that many child deaths come from milk soured by bacteria and highlights cholera infantum as a deadly infant disease, especially in bottle fed babies. It mentions Perry Davis Painkiller as a life saving remedy with 25 50 cent bottles available as emergency treatment.

Perry Davis

Simon's System of Natural Development advertise

A vivid promotional notice urges readers to develop the body using Simon's Natural Development System. It promises easy, simple, and guaranteed results. Prospective buyers are invited to mail ten cents in stamps for a complete course on standing and breathing and related information from S. J. Gorman, President, at 14 Quincy St., Chicago.

Simon S. J. Gorman Quincy St Chicago

National Educational Meeting Excursion Fare Offer

The National Educational Association gathering in Minneapolis runs July 7 to 11 1902. The Chicago Great Western Railway offers excursion tickets July 5 to 7 good for return until July 14 or September 1 with a 50 cent extra, at one fare plus $2 membership for the round trip, via any Great Western Agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicago.

Chicago Great Western Railway Minneapolis Great Western J. P. Elmer G.P. A Chicago Ill

Son Injured Fall Affects Houston Woman Visitor

Mrs James Shapley of Houston Texas was visiting Gay township last week when she was summoned home by news that her son had fallen from a building and is badly hurt. Bedford friends report he is slightly improved but still in precarious condition.

James Shapley Houston Texas Gay Township

Death of Mrs. Mary Gamble at Timberlake home

Mrs. Mary Gamble died at her son-in-law R. D. Timberlake’s home northwest of the city on Tuesday July 8 at 11 30 am Funeral services will be held at the residence at 10 30 am today Rev Bruner of Gravity will conduct the services

Mary Gamble R. D. Timberlake Bruner

Visitors and engagements noted in local arrivals

J H Dotts visits from Conway yesterday along with Miss Lena Vickery visiting Kent. Miss Lillian Gerard arrived from St Joseph to visit Mrs F E K Payton. Miss Fannie Pierce left yesterday to stay through summer with sister Mrs Cotone in Dayton Ohio. Licenses to wed listed for Virgil Malone and Nannie Dillon J Killjoy and Ada Norris J Dant and Louise Paymal.

Lena Vickery Kent Lillian Gerard St. Joseph F. EK. Payton Fannie Pierce Cotone Dayton Ohio Virgil Malone Nannie Dillon J. Killjoy Ada Norris J. Dant Louise Paymal

Cheap Lands for Home Seekers in South Dakota

Walker and Bailey of Redfield South Dakota advertise fertile Spink county lands for investors and settlers. Spink county boasts 150 miles of railroad 15 towns a first class college 157 public schools a $25000 courthouse a well stocked poor farm valued at 15000 and a $50000 treasury surplus. Farmland including corn wheat clover and timothy sells for 12 to 25 dollars per acre. Prospective buyers are urged to contact Payton and Allen Bedford Iowa or write to S Shoemaker Fontanelle Iowa for details and refunds of expenses.

Walker & Bailey Redfield Spink County South Dakota Iowa Payton & Allen Bedford S. Shoemaker Fontanelle

District Court Notice of Money Claim in Taylor County

The district court of Taylor County Iowa Sept term 1902 hears a petition against the defendant for $18.17 due on a promissory note dated February 8 1898 with 8 percent interest plus attorney fees and costs. A writ of attachment is sought to seize property until debt and costs are satisfied. failure to appear by noon on September 29 1902 will result in default and judgment. Charles Thomas attorney for plaintiff.

District Court Taylor County Iowa A. D

Mother Keeps Kodol Handy for Distress Relief

L. W. Spalding of Verona Missouri cites his mother who suffered long with pains and ill health due to indigestion. After trying Kodol two years ago she improved quickly and now at seventy six eats freely without fear of adverse effects, claiming to keep a bottle handy.

L. W. Spalding Verona A. L Bibbins

Eggs for Hatching of Barred Buff Leghorn and Geese

Classified notice offering Barred Rock Buff Rock W H Turkey Toulouse geese eggs for hatching at reasonable prices. Contact W Hopson for details and availability.

C. W. Leghorn W. H W. Hopson

Ice Delivery Service Opens Citywide Order Line

Ice season starts and delivery is offered to any city area at the former price. No Sunday home deliveries. Prompt, careful service for all orders. Telephone Conway 2088 or Bell 3076. Also delivers stove wood to any part of the city. 17-té

Conway Bell

Energetic salesman wanted in Taylor county

Wanted an energetic salesman for Taylor county. $20 per week guaranteed to the right party. No catch a bona fide proposition. Address the manufacturers W. A. Wright & Co. Adel, Ia. 23-8

Taylor County W. A. Wright & Co Adel, Ia

Hot Bread at Smiths on Main Street

Bread sellers advertise hot bread available at Smiths on Main Street offering six for twenty five cents in a concise local notice.

Smith’s Main Street

Chamberlain Bros. Paper and Painting Ad Listed

Classified note for Chamberlain Bros. offering paper and painting services. Mentions a building formerly used by John Swertley as a shoe shop.

Chamberlain Bros John Swertley

Readers seek August Flower cures for digestion and liver woes

A newspaper inquiry asks readers who have used Green's August Flower for indigestion dyspepsia and liver trouble to share results. The ad promises a free book and urges trying one bottle, claiming it never fails and urging readers to consult their oldest druggist G G Green Woodbury NJ.

G. G. Green Woodbury N. J O. W

Repulsive Features and Pimples Warned as Liver Ailment

An old advertorial notes that skin flaws in women and girls signal liver trouble and sells Herbine for 50c at A. L. Bibbias. It promises cleansing of bowels and regulation of the liver to yield a clear complexion.

A. L. Bibbias

Vacation Days and Outdoor Safety Reminder

Vacation time inspires children to spend long hours outdoors. The piece cautions about common open air sports accidents and promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as an quick pain reliever and healer for cuts scalds and wounds. A testimonial from L B Johnson of Swift Texas endorses its effectiveness, warning about counterfeits.

DeWitt L. B. Johnson Swift Tex

Cure for Sciatica Promoted by Local Minister

Rev. W. L. Riley of Cuba New York reports fifteen days of excruciating sciatic rheumatism eased by Ballard's Snow Liniment. He states the first application gave relief and the second delivered complete relief and offers an unqualified recommendation. Available at A L Bibbins for 25c 50c and 1.00.

W. L. Riley Cuba New York Ballard A. L. Bibbins

Poisoning the System with Early Risers Pills

An old medical advertisement touts De Witt's Little Early Risers as a gentle bowel stimulant. It claims constipation poisons the body, causing headaches and melancholy, then eruptions and illness unless treated. The pills are said to strengthen the bowels without griping, promoting healthy digestion for A. L. Bibbins.

de Witt A. L Bibbins

Boss Worm Medicine Praised By Alabama Druggist

Leigh ton druggist H P Kumpe reports a customer’s child sick with vomiting recovered after taking White's Cream Vermifuge, claimed to expel 119 worms. The tonic is said to aid digestion, nutrient absorption, and nervous strength, restoring childhood vigor. 25c

H. P. Kumpe Leighton Ala A. L. Bibbins

One Minute Cough Cure Promises Immediate Relief

An advertisement claims the product acts immediately to cure coughs colds croup throat and lung troubles. It emphasizes safety and asserts a sure cure for respiratory ailments following exercise or heat. The copy presents a quick remedy narrative typical of period patent medicines.

Valuable Time Saved by Pain Balm Advert

A promotional note asserts that slight injuries disable a man and cause days of time loss, but Chamberlain's Pain Balm antiseptic liniment heals cuts bruises and burns quickly without maturation and prevents blood poisoning. For sale by A L Bibbins.

A. L. Bibbins

Remarkable cure for diarrhoea tale from Texas

Mrs Alice Miller of Morgan Texas recounts six years of severe diarrhoea with repeated relapses and failed medical treatments before trying Chamberlains colic cholera and diarrhoea remedy. A single inexpensive bottle cured her completely, and the medicine is sold by A L Bibbina.

Alice Miller Morgan Texas Bosque County A. L. Bibbina

Perfect Liver Medicine Receives Strong Endorsement

Mrs. M. A. Jolley of Noble Oklahoma praises Herbine as the most perfect liver medicine and greatest blood purifier after years of use. She claims it prevents malaria poisons from lodging when the liver functions are sound, calling Herbine a highly efficient regulator. 50c at L Bibbina.

M. A. Jolley Noble O. T L. Bibbina

Cholera Infantum Remedy Sold By Local Merchant

An old advertisement urges treating cholera infantum with Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and Castor Oil, distributed by A. L. Bibbin. The claim asserts each bottle brings a certain cure.

Bronchitis for Twenty Years Relief Found

Mrs. Minerva Smith of Davill Indiana writes she suffered twenty years with bronchitis and found relief using Foley's Honey and Tar, deemed a sure cure by Rhoads & Co.

Minerva Smith Davill, Inl Foley Rhoads & Co

A Liberal Offer For Stomach Ailment Remedy Sample

The undersigned offers a free sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to anyone seeking a reliable remedy for stomach disorders including biliousness and constipation. Describes it as a new ready and a good one by A. L. Bing.

A. L. Bibbins Drug Store Chamberlain A. L. Biing

No False Claims About Foley Honey and Tar Ads

The proprietors of Foley Honey and Tar deny marketing it as a sure cure for consumption while asserting it cures in early stages and provides comfort in severe cases. The notice lists B. Rhoads & Co and Dr Barton Pitts, eye specialist, with Francis and Frede avenues in St. Joseph Missouri. It says cooperation is solicited.

Foley B. Rhoads & Co Barton Pitts Francis and Frede Avenue St. Joseph, Mo Copendence

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gravity Notes the Cosmopolitan ST. Joseph Market August Save National Educational Association Ayer J.C. Ayer CO Lowell, Mass J. H. Dotts Steele L. T. Tracy & Son State of Charles Thomas Plaintiff Hunt & Clayton William ‘Andueada F. Evans & Son A. W. Bangs A. R. Bass Morgantown Ind Foleys Rhoads & C Morley A. UL. Bibbins Plymouth Rock Co. M. Stitt Bedfore K. A. Coss Ridgeway Lumber Co Ridgeway Lumber Go Cures Sciatica A. L. Bibbin
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