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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1926
Page
1
Local Bedford Iowa newspaper entry indicates post office mailing classification and second class mail status for the Bedford Free Press and Independent. The fragment suggests standard publication and distribution details rather than a full news item.
The Indianapolis Speedway Decoration Day race showcased ten winners riding Firestone Full-Size Gum-Dipped Balloons. Despite rain and a slick track, Frank Lockhart’s car finished without a tire change on the 500 mile trek, continuing Firestone’s dominance on the brick track and cementing a ninth triumph for Gum-Dipped tires at Indianapolis.
The House passes a French war debt settlement bill amid partisan splits while the Senate weighs funding, with a two week window before French approval. Prohibition debates surge as Borah urges enforcement. Beveridge cautions federal overreach. Egypt teeters on crisis as Zagloul Pasha's party victory raises risk of British-backed instability. warship sent to Alexandria.
Warsaw reports and international notes describe Poland in confusion with Marshal Pilsudski's uncertain plans and an emboldened opposition. A Paris gathering yields mixed results on women’s rights and a new international equal rights push. Britain’s golf crown sees American dominance at St Andrews as Walker Cup action unfolds. Portugal experiences a bloodless coup detat with Machado resigning, as Goodyear balloon Goodyear TUT wins the Gordon Bennett trophy.
A garbled exchange laments high mortgages and taxes across states. The writer critiques farm costs from Ohio to Texas, notes auto tires, roads, and a New Jersey night awakening to a dog. The piece questions prosperity and ready money amid broad national concerns about trade and taxation.
Nature Magazine notes Mars surface markings appear clearer due to atmospheric transparency. It reports the Martian day is about half an hour longer than Earth's and Martian seasons are dimmer compared to ours, implying notable seasonal differences.
Reported project turns discarded auto tires into rubber paving by shredding melting and binding with a secret solvent. The mixture is poured onto concrete creating an oil coated layer about three inches thick across Bradford streets.
Public probate notices announce Maggie H. Brown as executrix of William F. Brown’s estate in Taylor County Iowa with June 7 1926 appointment date and demand for debts and claims to be presented for allowance. Also Jesse R. Killion estate in same county names J S Nevins as executor with May 21 1926 date and requests creditors to file claims authenticated for court approval.
Notice to Contractors invites sealed bids by 6:30 P M June 30 1926 for a two story ground floor fire proof school building in Bedford Iowa. Bids cover general construction plumbing heating ventilation and electrical work. Plans available after June 14 1926 from Keffer Jones Des Moines. Deposit for plans is twenty dollars refundable on return. Board may reject any or all bids. Signed J S Pieringer Secretary.
Notice to all interested that on May 22 1926 Anna Lacy was appointed by the District Court of Taylor County Town as Executor of the estate of Joseph L Lacy deceased. All persons indebted to the estate should make payment to the court for allowance. Blick and Lutas Attorneys.
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