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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1926
Page
6
The American Bankers Association urges bankers to interview depositors considering investments and to require scrutiny of high pressure promoters. It outlines rules to follow, emphasizes safety of principal, warns against risky schemes, and calls for a move to direct depositors toward legitimate investments through trusted banks.
Mrs Norris discusses investing bonds in platinum mining stock after a smooth talking salesman, Mr Stanhope, visits with promises of stock repurchase. Aunt Emmy warns against repurchase promises and urges caution. A financial scandal involving the stock seller is later revealed in the newspaper.
To remove rust, preen the blade and plunge it into warm water with a day’s rest to loosen oxidized spots. The rust should peel away as the surface softens, restoring a cleaner edge for use again.
The June 5 Farm Bureau board meeting set five statewide debate questions with Taylor County favoring a bond plan to surface all primary roads. Ross township postponed to June 12 at Valley School House. Walton township to meet June 11 at Mohlers with a notable turnout last meeting.
A historical guide explains preparing sweet bait bites with carrots or parsnips, sprinkling eight tenths of an ounce of styrchnine over four quarts of bait, and placing baits along runways. It stresses community cooperation and notes availability of cyanide canisters at the Farm Bureau office for related pests.
Professor F G Churchill at the state college in Ames reports alfalfa stands in Iowa vary. some localities show winter injury while others survive in satisfactory condition. He seeks accurate information on fields damaged by winterkill and those remaining sound and invites correspondence on field conditions.
A Goail crowd gathered at the Court House Friday at 8 30 AM to begin the Gub Tour. F P Reed of Ames joined and spoke to youths on stock care. Stops included Bruce Williamson eight miles NW of Gravity with two white faced calves, W C Ellison in Dallas Township with a white face calf, C A Thompson with 15 cars and 65 people where Kenneth Thompson received a gold medal from the Chicago Producers Commission Association for the best Tayor county club record, Hugh Ingram in Dallas Township, C H Ingram, A D Scott in Mason Township with multiple calves, a tourist park vote, and meals served by local ladies. Subsequent stops covered Herb Crum, Emmitt Osborn, and Chas Longfellow with several calves and young participants continuing the tour.
A touring event visited 18 poultry club homes led by D. C. Mohler and calf club led by Chas. Longfellow. Calves were weighed monthly with lightest at 680 and heaviest at 980. Joe Keith and E. C. Dowlin of Bedford joined the daylong drive, touring 88 miles with 28 stops.
Swift & Co Chicago reports a steady butter market with 90 score Standard at 39 1 2 cents and 92 score Extras near 39 1 4 to 39 1 2 cents. Egg markets show declines in Chicago firsts and stable New York firsts while live fowl prices ease from top quotations. Overall demand for storage butter remains solid with heavy production continuing in major regions. Prepared by Swift & Co U.S. Yards Chicago June 7 1926.
Fredrick Robinson George Fredrick Robinson born in Metcer county Ohio June 22 1954 died May 29 1026 aged 71 years 11 months 7 days. He lived a Christian life and was baptized in the East River after joining the Berea Christian church. Married Mary Elizabeth Snyder August 30 1874 and had 10 children. After living in Indiana Illinois and Ohio they settled in Bedford 1911 and later remarried Ida Mae Steen March 8 1919 in Celina Ohio. Survived by wife stepmother children and many grandchildren great grandchildren and step children. described as a good husband father and neighbor. He is not dead only away with a cheery smile.
A mournful fragment reflects on a beloved figure who has wandered into an unknown land. It speaks of enduring love and the idea that he is not dead but simply away, leaving the speaker to dream of his gentle courage and fair presence.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends who assisted during bereavement for a loving husband and father. Thanks for floral offerings, minister, and singers. Wife and children thank the community for support.
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