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Newspaper

Bedford Free Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1905

Page

2

The Deluded Stand-Patters in Iowa Politics

A strong editorial condemns stand patters as corporate puppets of Napoleons of finance. It alleges control over railroads, trusts, and tariffs by a shrinking elite, with Congress and parties serving their shell game. The piece calls for reform, cites reciprocity and tariff failures, and links manners of influence to local chautauqua events.

Towa Rockefeller Rogers, Morgan, Hill New Jersey Ltowa Commissioner of Corporations Congress Steel Trust Oil Trust Salt Trust Senate Republican Party Talleyrand Bismark Gladstone Iowa Napoleons of Finance

Nine days Chautauqua features folk and LaFollette

The Chautauqua in Chautauqua Bedford announces a nine day program crowded with top speakers. Missouri Governor Folk and Wisconsin Governor LaFollette will headline along with Dr Toyokichi Tyenaga former foreign ministry secretary and Russo Japanese War lecturer. Capt Pearson Hobson renowned Merrimac hero and orator closes the list with Dr Frank Bristol former President Meloiley’s pastor.

Bedford Folk Missouri LaFollet Wisconsin United States Toyokichi Tyenaga Foreign Department Imperial University Tokio Everbody Pearson Hobson Merrimac Frank Bristol Meliiley Washington

Webb and Mrs Flora Webb myer wed in Colorado Springs

News reaches Bedford of the marriage of J. W. Webb and Flora Wrightmyer at Colorado Springs. Webb, a Bedford man of 30 years, is a stock dealer and partner of Court A. Orth. The couple will reside in the southeast part of Bedford, and friends wish them happiness.

J. W. Webb Flora Wrightmyer Colorado Springs Webb Bedford John Fielding Webb Mr. Webb Court A. Orth Frank Bailie

Taylor County Institute and Summer School Opens Bedford

The Taylor county Institute and Summer School convenes at Bedford next Monday June 19. The Institute lasts two weeks while the Summer School continues four weeks more, making six weeks in all. The program starts with organized work and offers elective interests for teachers seeking improvement. Sufficient instructors are employed to form classes.

Taylor County Institute and Bedford

Blockton Notes From the News

Mrs Will Ewart slowly recovering from a paralytic trouble two weeks ago. An eighteen month old child of Elmer Sickles near town dangerously ill with whooping cough. Glenn Dennis takes Virgil Denniss place in Dawsons companys store. M R Chandler wife and son Leo visit Burlington Kansas for ten days. Commercial wire between here and Bedford being strung via Platteville. Frank Crouch and Elwood Drake lead construction. Mrs J A Avey and Luella attend Iowa State College graduation exercises where Harry Avey will graduate from mechanical engineering.

Will Ewart Elmer Sickles Glenn Dennis Virgil Dennis Dawson Company Glenn M.R. Chandler Leo Burlington Kansas

Marriage at Blockton Home of the Bride’s Parents

At the bride Faye Shay and groom M E Roof wed last evening at 8 o'clock in Blockton the ceremony led by Rev W A Shullenberger. The couple, well known in Blockton, received many tokens including a china berry set from the Knights of Pythias. A three course feast followed the vows. The couple will begin their life together with well wishes from the News readers.

Jobff Shay Blockton M. E. Roof Faye Shay W. A. Shullenberger Knights of Pythias

Ever Ready Sprays and Germicide Insecticide Ad

Ribbins' Pharmacy promotes Ever Ready Sprays with Germicide and Insecticide to curb pests on roses, ornamentals, potatoes, poultry and home odors. The ad claims high value and immediate use to prevent insect damage and disease.

Conway News From The Record Highlights Local Visits

Mrs. G. F. Daniels of Bedford visited Conway friends last week. Mrs. Robert Tointon and son Lincoln of Bedford visited the Chilcote families in Conway last Friday. Miss Clide Fisher of Cedar Falls schools vacations at the Conway home. J. H. and E. H. Chilcoter drove to Bedford Saturday for a baseball game and balloon ascension. Joe Walcott of Bedford now runs Mrs. Josie White's barber shop in Conway for a definite period. He is a first class barber and will give patrons good satisfaction. B. Allen, Conway elevator proprietor, bought the J. R. Cooper residence south of the school and will occupy it with his wife. a fence was removed in front to suit the property block.

G. F. Daniels Bedford Conway Robert Tointon Lincoln Chilcote Famlies Conwa Clide Fisher Cedar Falls J. H E. H. Chilcoter Joe Walcott Josie White B. Allen T Conway J. R. Cooper T Corner

Rosy Cheeks and Hair Dream through a Wedding Trip

A fragment describes a desire for charm and beauty on a wedding journey across the sea. The speaker urges faith in rocky mount or a similar destination as part of the travel plan. The text reads like a poetic wish for romance and transformation.

Sea Rocky Mountea

See Ribbons for Hammed Large stock all grades

The note references See Ribbins for Hammed Large stock across all grades and prices, indicating a supplier or catalog entry. No further context or actions are provided.

No good health unless the kids are sound

Foley Kidney product claim highlights kidney support for children with emphasis on health benefits. Advertising tone states that proper kidney function leads to overall well being in kids, presenting a preventive health message.

Foley

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