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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1917
Page
1
Bedford Free Press lists A. C. Brice Jr. and A. W. Hamblin as editors and publishers with a $1.50 price and post office filing as second class mail matter.
Wartime guidance from the Chicago Herald and Greater Iowa association urges restraint in consumption and investment, promotes production and thrift, warns against panic buying, and calls for fair coal pricing and improved transport. State Defense Council leader Colonel French notes coal costs and seeks safeguards for Iowa consumers.
Editorials mock the flood of well meant farming advice and urge practical, educated help for farmers. A Chicago plan to conscript urban outcasts into rural labor is dismissed as bunk and harmful. A Page County audit report follows detailing misbookings and unpaid funds traced to former auditors and officials.
An Iowa industrial survey reports growing protests by coal users as prices near daily increases. The Public via near future press notes a potential additional dollar per ton, prompting the State Council for Town to form committees and industrial location groups to monitor the threat and act.
Bedford Iowa mayor proclaims a bell ringing schedule at nine pm each weekday to honor the Women Liberty Loan League urging nationwide unity after a Liberty Bell tribute. A patriotic meeting is set for eight pm at the opera house Thursday evening.
A county meeting is announced to hear reports on Liberty Bond sales from various committees. The event will feature music and speeches, with all invited to attend. The meeting will be called to order promptly and will adjourn after the bells’ last call. Witness: dated June 18, 1917.
Glen Mason wed a charming young woman in Petoskey Michigan last week. He left home to search for house plans and then arrived Tuesday noon with his bride, the wedding ceremony taking place there.
Last Friday at the bride's parents home in Petoskey Michigan Miss Marion Knecht became part of a fine family and community. The groom Glen is a prosperous young businessman and well regarded by many.
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