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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1923
Page
7
Dorothy Canfield, a prolific and versatile writer, achieved multiple degrees, wrote influential novels such as The Brimming Cup, and produced Montessori works. She and her husband served in France during wartime, continuing to write for magazines and publish books on return.
A narrator recalls Aunt Emily a disciplined yet domineering homemaker and her gentle husband Uncle Charles who, after a devastating accident, becomes the family's musical pillar. The story traces Emily rise to business success in Emery's Emporium, the eventual comfort of wealth, and the deep family bonds forged through hardship, pride, and shared concerts.
In a confused scene at the house, the narrator spots Uncle Charles walking unaided by crutches. The reveal triggers a grave warning from the father about not speaking of it, tying the crutches to an eerie idea of danger and a looming inquisition.
The text advises young mothers to prioritize house order over personal comfort. It urges minimalist decor, clearing clutter, and dedicating space for children’s items, arguing mental harmony and personal charm depend on disciplined housekeeping rather than lavish style. It emphasizes balance between home duties and appearance.
The piece traces divided skirts from medieval times to later revivals, noting early use by women riding in the Thirteenth century and a 1850 revival led by Mrs. Elizabeth Smith with the bloomers. It also mentions an older hat form called the taque or taquoe worn at Henry's court.
A fragment from the Kan sas City Star features dialect rich dialogue about a man named Jin Dinger and his church involvement. The exchange questions his confessions and ponders removal or assassination.
Mrs Roy Cooper of Conway was a Bedford visitor today Mrs A FP Luther left this morning for a visit between trains at Topskins Mrs A J Bridges left this morning for a visit with friends at Watt onsburg Mo Julia Thompson who had been attending college at Northwestern University arrived home this morning to spend her summer vacation
The Rebekah Golden Rules Circhs will meet Friday afternoon at the home of NEE OC Lewin. Attending are Mrs Marie Double Ida Polton Mass Rose Thompson Effie Kughugh Laura Payton Mrs Prankohn Mrs Chae Finch Mrs Webake Mrs A B Lake Mrs FP L Wetmore and Mrs W A Houck.
Mra 8B 2 adds that Addams tl AUkingen Nubia on the way to Ohio is stopping in Bedford today with her fiend Mas Mande Whist- Jur. Mise 2kadhy Qittle, white head teen attending school at Tadinngi in Siprot oablegee, traveled home Thursday to spend the summer with her parents Mastid Mes Hh. Little. Miss Kathryn Vowdin, daughter of Mr and Mrs B C Bowlin of ue riley, who had uaberd this spring, frame the ordeal at Gedarad, will be shown in the third grade of the Loheyille Town schools test year.
Paul Parvish of Tacitie dunetion asserts ownership while visiting his father Sherdil Tarrist. The visit occurs yesterday at the family homestead where Flo deave reportedly left his man Vers Dade ear amid a dispute over a Fay county matter.
A fragment notes a person named Milerevan of Lal 1 Centar with her sister Mars, with Mr Tone returning home on Avs Lows avenue, and another figure Tarae Creston accompanying to a noon return. The readable text hints at a family movement or visit with multiple names and a downtown street reference.
Raymind Dongan, previously living with parents for some weeks, resumed work Friday in Kansas City as a decorator with Robert Keith Furniture. Raymond Chester, Frank Gunson and Volney Auten recently traveled to Kansas in search of playment, returning home last Saturday. They spent a week picking henewberries near Wathena, Kansas, then went home. Reported as a day with good weather and plenty of fun.
A garbled report mentions Sherlock Holmes like figures and a planned tour with suspects and a marriage offer. Names and places are unreadable, but the fragment implies a meeting or pursuit connected to a professional sleuth visiting locations and discussing a potential arrangement.
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