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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1906
Page
8
A jumble of local items notes political primaries and social topics, with ads and anecdotes. Mentions include June bride themes, Kidney cure remedies, Foley products, and police coverage for a Yankee Robinson show, plus various short quips about ENA age and other gossip.
The column notes the annual college student exodus to Kansas harvest fields and includes a mix of quirky ads and satirical lines. It mentions an Austrian baron for sale, a critique of civic righteousness, veterinary services at a barn, kidney cure notices, a famine prediction, a monkey in an automobile act, upcoming fireworks factory activity, a jibe at a political figure, a patent cure for constipation, and various promotional pitches for books and medicines with period tone and humor. The pieces resemble a busy newspaper page with fragments of ads, notices, and social commentary.
W L Hill of Bowie Texas grew from 90 to over 180 pounds claiming a terrible cough and consumption once doomed him. He credits Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Cols after 12 bottles, saying he is now fully cured. Guaranteed by A L Ribbins Druggist 50c and 1.00 Trial bottle free.
Old advertisement claims a one day cure with laxative bromine quinine tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. E. W. Grove’s signature on each box. Price 25 cents. 11-tf
Des Moines June 4 report says the Iowa political race centers on Gov. Cummins leading a progressive reform program for rate regulation and corporate control, with Blythe and allies opposing reforms. The piece details railroad influence, campaign spending, and county delegate dynamics in a hard-edged, period-voice briefing.
The Yankee Robinson circus showcases Tom-Tom the elephant in a dining routine. He sits in a large chair at a big table, rings a hand bell for orders, and consumes a full meal from soup to wine. A fall after wine tests the audience as the keeper attempts to lead him away, while children cheer the performance.
All accounts due McMahill and Davis on harness and shoe accounts not paid by July 1 will be placed in the hands of an attorney or collection with collection fees added. Accounts will be found at M. C. McMahill's feed barn. 24-26
J B Waterman of Watertown writes his daughter, long troubled by epilepsy, has been cured by Dr. Kings New Life Pills and has had no attack for over two years. Advertises best body cleansers and life giving tonic pills at A L Ribbins drug store for 25 cents.
Jackson Township Republican primaries set for June 8 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Hoover School house. J. W. Stewart, Commissioner Jackson Twp., announced the polling location and hours.
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