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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1926
Page
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The Bedford Free Press lists subscription rates of 1 dollar 50 cents per wealth county and 2 dollars outside, with advance payment required. The note appears as an editorial page header from editor and publisher Hamblin, indicating receipt by the Bedford, Iowa post office as second class mail.
Rep Lloyd Thurston of Iowa’s Eighth District spoke in Washington advocating a Federal Farm Board with broad powers to handle agricultural surpluses. He argued government aid should support transportation, credit, and a fair return for food producers, noting food production is scattered and hard to profitably organize. The Chariton Herald-Patriot reported the remarks.
William R. Blake of Clermont Fayette County seeks the Republican nomination for Railroad Commissioner. A former Iowa House member, he has sat on rail road and public utilities committees and led as mayor of his town for three terms. His name is listed first on the GOP ticket in the precinct.
A compact aphorism attributed to Benjamin Franklin notes that vainglory may flourish yet yield no real results, emphasizing moral restraint and the danger of vanity without tangible outcomes.
The Bedford town board adjourned after hours to read bids and allot contracts to Nebraska Bridge Supply Lum ber Co Posten Son Lumber and Piling S BE Gayner Lumber Co Klanner Manufacturing Co Galverts. They appointed judges and clerks for the primary election across many townships including Platte Grove Holt Nodaway Dallas New Market Washington Sharpsburg Conway Grant Clearfield Gay Clayton Bedford Benton Mason Polk Tra Ross G ith and Bedford wards with named individuals listed for each post.
Mrs Mary J Keith announces she is a Republican candidate for County Recorder of Taylor County to be decided by the June 1926 primary voters. The notice notes support is appreciated and lists related county funding and a June 14 1926 board adjournment at 8 A M chaired by T F Armstrong Auditor and M A Sawyer Chairman.
A series of notices announce candidates for nomination to Taylor County Auditor on the Republican ticket for the June 1926 primary. Edgar Wainwright, Frank Herriot, and May M. Long urge Republican voters to support their candidacies in the county race.
Richard W Holt announces seeking Republican nomination for Taylor County Board of Supervisors term starting January 1 1928 with primary in June 1926. David Donaldson of Lenox Iowa and Joe H Keith also declare candidacy for Democratic nomination for the same board term beginning January 1 1927, subject to the June 1926 primaries.
Arthur Leonard announces re election bid for State Representative from Taylor county in June 1926 primaries. Dr F A Hines also declares candidacy for Republican nomination in the June 1926 primary, urging support based on past records.
An amusing miscommunication ends with a teacher and students sharing a light moment. A small pupil asks for permission to compete tomorrow noting an aunt’s illness and a festive plan, while the room erupts in hysteria over the odd request.
Notice to all interested persons that on May 22 1936 the undersigned was appointed executor of the Joseph L Lacy estate by the District Court of Taylor County Iowa. All indebted parties must pay and those with claims must present them to the court for allowance. Dated May 22 1926 Anna Lacy Executor Flick Lucas Attorneys 21 3
Executor H P Jaqua announces appointment by the District Court to administer the estate of John L Payton of the county. Creditors and claimants must present their claims to the court for allowance, with the notice dated May 15 1926.
W J Nevius announces his candidacy for a second term as sheriff of Taylor County subject to Republican voters decision in June 1926. Vernon Valentine also seeks support as a sheriff candidate for Taylor County noting the primary next June and asking for backing.
Lloyd Thurston announces candidacy on the Republican ticket for the nomination of Representative in Congress, Eighth Iowa District, subject to the decision of Republican voters at the June 1926 primary election.
On the 21st day of May 1926 the undersigned estate of Jesse R. Killien petitions the court for allowance. Dated May 21, 1926. J. S. Nevins, Executor. J. R. Locke, Attorney.
Sealed bids due 6:30 PM June 30 1926 to the Bedford Independent School District for a two story ground floor fireproof school building. Bids cover general construction, plumbing heating ventilation and electrical work. Plans available from Secretary J S Pieringer after June 14 1926 through Keffer Jones Des Moines. Deposit $20 for plans refundable on return. board may reject all bids.
Notice of James A. Latgas seeking re election as County Attorney for Taylor County subject to Republican primary in June 1926. Support requested from Republican voters.
A C CLABAUGH announces run for Taylor County County Supervisor term starting January 1 1928 subject to Republican voters June 1926 primaries. Support urged from Dallas two.
Executors notice to creditors and all interested parties of H G Hill deceased, requesting payment of debts and presentation of claims for settlement in Taylor County. Dated May 19 1926. R D Simpson Executor.
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