09 Jun 1921
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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1921
Page
1
A columnist contrasts sugar costs from 4 cents to 30 cents with 75 cent candy, lamenting industry profits while praising farmers and merchants for coping with deflation. He notes hard times precede good times and predicts continued resilience.
Hopkins Journal reports a single potato found in John Flowers' garden near Ossed turned into a surprising story. What began as a scare resembling a bomb explosion became proof of exceptional fertility in the region. The unusual find generated local interest as the Journal family noted the humorous mess created by the oversized spud.
In Taylor County Iowa June Term 1921 Ed L Dryden plaintiff files an amended petition seeking foreclosure of a mortgage by C M Hiatt and Edna B Hiatt dated June 21 1919 for 2000 each with two notes and securing land described as North Half of Southeast Quarter of Section 14 Township 67 North Range 35. The filing asks for judgment of 85 91 dollars with interest from May 25 1921 costs and attorneys fees and equity of redemption barred with sale of the mortgaged real estate and possible possession writs and a receiver to manage rents until possession. Defaults if no answer by June 27 1921. Stephens Thornell attorneys. 21-4
Bedford Iowa to hold June 21 1921 election from 8 am to 7 pm to decide on granting Home Electrical and Manufacturing Company a twenty year electric franchise under Ordinance No 169. Ballot outlines Yes or No on adopting Ordinance 189 granting rights to erect operate and maintain electric plant and lines within the city limits with city audit and arbitrations for future purchase.
The text extols Yellowstone Park as the world’s greatest animal refuge where the rarest and noblest American big game roam free. It invites those who love the wild to view creatures in their natural habitats within the park.
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