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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1906
Page
7
Alum in Food and State Conven tion Highlighted in Council Bluffs
Historical clipping notes concerns over alum in baking powders and its potential health impact. It cites Prof A B Mitchell testimony before a congressional committee and Dr Schweitzer analysis showing alum residues in bread. Also mentions the thirty-first State Convention in Council Bluffs June 19 to 22 with speakers from multiple states and rail rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. 8. Mitchell
Milwauee
Wisconsin City and Food Commission
Dr. Schweitzer
University of Missouri
Council Bluffs
Isouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
Jas. Gray
Chicago
Jos. Clark
Columbus
Mia
Mary Fos- Bryner
Peoria
Ill
Evashall Shantz
P. George
St. Louis
J. Engle
Abilene
Phen Phelps
Omaha
Medbury
Des Moines
Law Firm Hails Supreme Court Victory in Bank Case
Flick and Flick praised a Supreme Court ruling confirming Day Dunning guilty of receiving deposits at a Mt. Ayr bank that became insolvent. The firm framed the decision as a significant win in a challenging banking case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fident
Groun
Flick & Ick
Lastek
Supreme Court
Mt. Ayr Banking Sein
Esers
Flick & Flick Felt
Weather Crop Bulletin for week ending June 11
The week’s average temperature ran 3 to 5 degrees above normal with uneven rainfall, deficient across about three quarters of the state and excess in parts of the Northeast and South Central districts. High late week winds caused moisture evaporation and raised hay oats wheat and barley damage risk in dry areas. Corn progress is excellent after thorough cultivation, oats and hay show some dry weather impact but not yet serious. Northern counties see rank growth in oats wheat and barley with heavy hay where rainfall was near normal. Potatoes and garden crops thrive. pastures provide ample stock feed. County reports show June 1 condition indexes: corn 99, wheat 98, oats 96, barley 96, rye 97, flax 94, potatoes 101, tame hay 92, pastures 95.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesk
Bedford voters thank Haddock for quick returns
The article credits Paul B Haddock with prompt collection and posting of election returns from Bedford and surrounding precincts. He arranged for receiving them and displayed totals at the Haddock Investment Co office, noting it as the only place in town where the results were posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Vicinity
Paul 8
Haddock
Haddock Investment Co
Lenox New Times Change of Ownership
Hon George Van Houten buys the Lenox New Times from Glenn Willitts. Van Houten is an experienced publisher and former owner of the Lenox Time-Table and editor of the Bedford Argus at its fire. The paper is expected to improve under his management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenox New Times
George van Houten
Glenn Willitts
Bedford to vote on Clark electric franchise in 1906
Notice declares a July 9 1906 special election in Bedford Iowa to decide granting John J Clark a 15 year franchise to furnish electric lights. Voting runs 8 am to 6 pm at usual polling places with ballots listing For or Against the proposition. City officials Beavenamp and McKinley sign the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Taylor County
Iowa
John J. Clark
Jas. W. Beavenamp
G.S. McKinley
Saylor county politics and a crumbling hotel plan
The letter cites Bae T-R promising but failing on a hotel project and urges voters to note the return a nonpartisan representative. Hamblin won with 751 votes amid 1695 total, amid progressives split between Harvey and Edmunds. The piece questions the anti Hepburn wave and criticizes Clark for overstepping with unapproved sewer work near a town well, then pouting when rebuked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Returnaon
Hamblin
Harvey
Edmunds
Dressing Jackets Show Off dainty, comfy Peignots
The article extols dressing jackets as stylish and affordable, comparing Parisian chic to domestic models. It highlights two simple illustrated designs: a cape-inspired coat easy to wear in minutes with ample arm movement, and a jacket with accordion plaiting and English-embroidered collar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peignott
Paris
Model
Frappe Meets Miss Flasher on Tour for Photos
In Chicago, the Miss Flasher asked for a picture during her tour while Miss Tabasco noted she was collecting photos of curious objects encountered across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regey Frappe
Miss Flasher
Rearly
The Exceptions Mrs White and Mrs Black Comment
The dialogue presents Mrs White questioning harmony with her husband while Mrs Black notes rare exceptions when he is in humor or pig headed. The exchange mirrors domestic humor and social banter from London Answers era.
He Was Good Miss Askham and Fish Fridays
In a brief dialogue from the Cleveland Leader a character questions about art subjects, and Mr D'Auber notes that on Fridays he paints fish while saying the speaker asks if he paints only animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Askham
D'Auber
Cleveland
Straw Hats andWaistcoats for the Modish Man in 1906
A fashion note outlines summer headwear and waistcoat styles for young men. Sailor shapes rise in popularity with split braid and negligee hats in Mackinaw braid. Wide flexible brims and trims top with dip effects while panama hats gain prominence. Waistcoats remain single or double breasted with varied cuts and collars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panamas
Modish Hats Offer Varied Single Breasted Styles
The piece notes narrow and shallow hats with variations of the single breasted style. It advises choosing models based on personal taste and lists materials such as linen, duck, pique, marseilles, crashes, and flannels as wearable options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marseilles
How to Wash and Iron Chiffon at Home
Popular chiffon articles require careful care to stay fresh. Use a clean pan to warm yellow soap lather then dissolve in water. Soak and rinse chiffon, add vinegar and salt to rinse water, reshape while damp, and iron promptly. For a crisper look add a light rice starch rinse briefly before ironing.
A Nursery Time Table for Disease Onset
A brief, cautionary table for mothers listing childhood illnesses and their typical onset days after exposure. Chicken pox at day fourteen, diphtheria day two, measles day fourteen, mumps day nineteen, scarlet fever day four, smallpox day twelve, typhoid fever day twenty one, and whooping cough day fourteen.
Lightning Rods Offer From L. L. Terrell Bedford Indiana
A brief item notes electrical protection by copper cable lightning rods from L L Terrell of Bedford Indiana. It questions claims by opponents about Gov Crimins and references a Roosevelt traveling expense appropriation of twenty five thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Terrell
Bedford
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E.S. van Sickle
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O'Brien
Charter Oak and Beggs
Rock Island
Deering
Acme
Champion
H. B. Rhoads
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