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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1902
Page
2
The Bedford Free Press lists subscription rates with one year at 1.00 and unpaid during the year at 1.50. Editor and Proprietor H. B. Mooers oversees publication from Bedford Iowa, with second class mail designation noted.
On and after July 1 Hopkins will revel in the dignity of an international money order office. The new facility will issue and cash money orders to and from foreign destinations, simplifying cross border payments for residents and travelers.
New MARKET has formed a baseball team and proposes to invite visiting players to Bedford for training. The plan centers on teaching basic play and showcasing a trick when the teams meet on the field.
The tariff enabling manufacturers to sell abroad cheaper than at home is said to rob the American people, a comparison drawn to the beef trust in its impact.
Mies and MacArthur claimed American ideas would prevail in the Philippines while the Waller testimony reveals that Spanish ideas and methods remain in use in the colonial administration.
A cracked remark from "other fellows" claims plans to torment Johnny, promising to hang his scalp on a hickory limb amid intra party turmoil within the local Republican ranks. The comment signals ongoing strife as factions clash and push a harsher line.
The high school paper of Clearfield shows enterprise and thrift in management. The boys are hustlers, delivering a live local paper for their town and community.
The speaker warns that spending five million dollars on the Danish West Indies could be blown apart at any moment, arguing this is no worse than investing twenty million in a ready made insurrection.
A dated remark promotes a movement for complete saloon closures, including evenings and all Sundays, arguing it would benefit all parties involved. The call urges bartenders to join the push for stricter opening hours.
The Rev. S. M. Ware resigns as pastor of the Presbyterian church in Maryville and will accept a similar post in Spokane Washington around July 1.
The text proclaims unity within the Democratic Party for this year's congressional contests and the 1904 presidential race. It asserts clear issues and warns that a man out of harmony reveals only skin-deep democracy.
A columnist laments the dangers of intoxicating liquors, claiming they turn men into murderers and cause calamities. The piece contrasts the alleged harm with no stated positive contributions to humanity.
Statistics indicate workers near solving longevity. the indolent rich are shortest lived, farmers lead in life span, and miners rank second despite hard surroundings.
Andrew Carnegie proposed to reimburse the United States twenty million dollars the amount paid Spain for the Philippines if the administration would secure peace by a prompt guarantee of eventual independence. Each day creates public doubt over the statesmanship that rejected an offer thought to have saved the nation from an embarrassing dilemma and international dishonor.
Mrs S Pease of Lawrence Kansas had been bedbound for seven years due to kidney and liver troubles and debility. She credits three bottles of Electric Bitters with enabling her to walk again and regain vitality in three months. The remedy is pitched for women with headaches backache nervousness sleeplessness melancholy fainting and dizzy spells. It is advertised at 50 cents at A L Ribbins drug store.
Hower, the convicted killer serving life in the penitentiary, is in solitary confinement on bread and water in a dark cell. He insists he never worked and will not start now, a leading reason for his current confinement.
Tomorrow the opposing factions of the Republican party in Taylor County clash between supporters of Mr Wakeman and Mr Beauchamp. The confrontation promises a sharp rupture in the party ranks, an event of notable interest to the public and party observers.
The Fairfield Ledger reports the Iowa supreme court decision on selling and shipping liquors from other states to Iowa citizens. It states that a purchaser may drink the liquor but cannot sell, dispose of, or even give it away without risk of confiscation and arrest. The Mt. Ayr Record echoes this strict interpretation.
The text notes Republican quarrels over tariffs to Cuba, financial legislation, Philippine policy, military and naval matters, and rising living costs outpacing wages. It argues Democratic unity offers a chance to seize the moment amid Republican disintegration.
The 25 cent a bushel tariff on wheat imports is questioned as aiding American farmers. It blocks Canadian wheat from entering the United States while Canada’s 50 million surplus bushels go to foreign mills, reducing competition and pressuring prices both abroad and at home in the U S as a large exporter.
Mrs. W K Haviland of Armonk New York writes that her daughter nearly died from a severe attack of whooping cough and bronchitis but was saved by Dr Kings New Discovery after other remedies failed. Her niece with advanced consumption also recovered. The ad touts the medicine as effective for throat and lung diseases and offers 50 cent and one dollar bottles with a free trial bottle.
The Bedford notice defends the change in decoration day observances, stressing it remains a memorial day honoring the four hundred thousand patriots who died for the flag. It rejects festivities on the day while suggesting an alternative time for public celebrations and clarifies it will not restrict individual observances.
The text calls for renewed public aid from patriotic citizens to sustain amusements and services, acknowledging a dwindling, aging remnants of the old guard. It thanks past helpers, invites ongoing support from all ages, and pledges heartfelt gratitude for future assistance and recognitions.
The Clarinda Herald Republican argues the national capitol saloon is an unwelcome disgrace and urges immediate abolition by Congress. It warns lawmakers who oppose action face public rebuke and frames national temperance as essential after a Supreme Court shipping decision. Strong language calls for decisive statewide and federal action to end the saloon.
Stowell Avery returned Monday from Council Bluffs to attend a meeting of the Iowa Philippine Veterans association. The aim is to perfect arrangements for the annual encampment to be held August 13 to 15. President Roosevelt and Admiral Dewey have signified their intention to be present on that occasion.
A Boston man who recently wed a sickly rich young woman finds happiness after using Dr King’s New Life Pills. The remedy claims to cure jaundice billiousness malaria fever and ague and all liver and stomach troubles. Price 25 cents at A L Bibbin's drug store.
A Free Press scribe overheard street chatter last Thursday in which a man asks another “how much you got” and they decide to go to Hopkins. The next day reports suggest more than forty cents was spent to “see the elephant,” a remark the writer calls a shame.
A notice certifies that Mary J. Kerry has received five hundred dollars from the Fraternal Aid Society for total disability under a policy that covers disability and death. She recommends the company to others seeking life and disability insurance.
Grace Slawson and A B Chester of Bedford registered at the Evans house last Monday. Dora Wilt of Benedict Nebraska lost her infant last week when the child rolled between the bed and wall and suffocated. The baby’s body was moved to Lenox for funeral services led by Rev Foutch with Rev Bollinger assisting.
An old advertising note touts Bucklen’s Amica Save as a cyclist’s remedy for cuts sprains bruises and injuries. It claims to kill pain heal injuries and cure chafing chapped hands sore lips burns ulcers and piles. Sold by A L Bibbins druggist for 25 cents with guarantee.
The East Mission Baptist Church schedules Children Day next Sabbath with a short sermon, singing by children and possible speaking, plus an offering for the Baptist Publication Society. A Ladies Aid meeting will be held Friday. Covenant meeting is set for two o clock next Saturday. No service next Sabbath evening due to Miss Shontz speaking at the Christian church. The writer urges stricter divorce laws and opposes marrying divorced people.
Two extra good short horn bulls are for sale by DuGan in Texas. Contact 22 tf TxHos for details and pricing.
Mrs Marion Parker visited Geary Oklahoma Saturday evening to meet the newborn child born to Mr and Mrs Guy Thompson.
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