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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1900
Page
1
The piece argues that express firms and banks exploited tax rules to protect monopolies. It notes courts upheld stamp validity on receipts while administrations opposed banks stamping checks and shifting tax burdens. It criticizes government contradictions favoring wealth over industry, citing Whittington Justice.
A brief exchange from a New York Journal item shows an Indian speaking to a man with a broken golf stick, offering to let him keep the club if he refrains from further damage. The vignette hints at humor or social etiquette in a leisure scene.
Rev D Bames Griffiths Congregationalist Kansas City notes on memory and heritage in a compact devotional reference, reflecting on faith and homeland with a period tone and regional voice.
Charleston Florida trip guide describes rail routes to Southern states for National Education Association meetings or leisure travel. Round trip from Bedford to Charleston priced at 34.70 with July 2 4 5 7 sale dates and Sept 1 1900 expiry. tickets include stopovers south of the Mississippi and east of the Missouri. Free booklets The Land of the Sky Summer Homes and Battlefield Folder promote Western NC mountain resorts and other southern getaways.
An advertisement claims sick headaches are cured by Karl's Clover Root Tea, described as a blood purifier and tissue builder. It offers a money back guarantee if not satisfactory and lists prices at 25 and 50 cents from H. B. Rhoads Drug Co.
A brief local advertisement announces Ox Blood Tablets claimed to purify the blood and lists A. L. Bibbins as the seller. The item appears in a small catalog of patent remedies presented to readers.
Purifies the blood and regulates kidneys, cures scours and worms, treats colds coughs distemper pinkeye and heaves. Benefits overworked or old horses and prevents mares from dropping colts early. Try dollar box no cure no pay money refunded. For sale by J. B. Evans & Sons.
If troubled with rheumatism give Chamberlain's Pain Balm a trial. It will not cost you a cent if it does no good. One application relieves pain and it also cures sprains and bruises quickly. Cuts burns frostbites quinsy pains in side and chest glandular swellings are cured by applying it. Every bottle warranted. Price 2% and 50 cents. A. L. Bibbins druggist. 10-4m
The New York Sun notes a radical shift in bed design with Georgian four poster beds, heavy carved posts and multiple mattresses. Feather and hair mattresses, luxurious brocade hangings, and headboard armorials define the modern hygienic bed. Queen Victoria cited as proof of feather beds’ warmth and health benefits, while advocates claim improved relaxation and reduced need for heavy coverings.
A quotation from Rev Dr Grossman of Plum Street Temple Cincinnati praises the higher religious tone of the era noting that people dare not be inconsiderate about others convictions and conscience.
Rev. David Utter of Denver argues the church should be a school of ethics promoting morality and manhood rather than a board of pardons or an insurance office issuing policies against damnation. He advocates a society dedicated to religious enthusiasm in favor of virtue.
The article describes trimming trends with feathers especially ostrich and marabou bands edging ruffles and lace. It notes narrow veined passementerie, heavy braided edges, and a pastel red gown with plaited skirt and gold buttoned bodice. A white mousseline chemisette and white tulle cravat accompany a white rice straw hat trimmed with red roses.
A pair of sermon excerpts urges strength through combat and the cultivation of purity. Rev. Dr. Grossmann of Cincinnati extols fighting spirit to uphold manhood and virtue amid stress, while Rev. Dr. William White Wilson of Chicago calls art, nature, and revelation to form pure hearts for future good and comforting holy memories.
An old advertisement text touts a cure for kidney issues with Dr Hobbs Bparagis pills. It claims benefits for kidney health and lists Sterling Remedy Co in Chicago as a contact, though details are unclear and marketing language dominates the fragment.
M Fower offers a twenty day sale on staple and fancy groceries with special prices on flour. Delivers by own wagon and guarantees prompt delivery using Bell 2073 and Conway telephone. وتت
A vintage ad touts Dr King’s new life pills as the source of health and indomitable will. Claiming to sharpen brain and body, the remedy is offered for 25 cents at A L Bibbins drug store.
Advertises Morley’s Liver and Kidney Cordial as a remedy to strengthen a weak nervous wife. Promises renovation and health with kind treatment and loving words. Sold by A. L. Bibbins for one dollar.
A druggist from Van Etten New York Druggist J Goldsmith praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy as his family's choice for five years. He used it for ordinary coughs colds and the lingering cough after the grip and found it efficacious. Available for sale by A L Bibbins.
A fragmented ad style line-up touts beauty claims. mentions Rocky Mountain tea night use and Banner salve for cuts and bruises. The reminder credits Remington & Bailie and promotes healing products with brief, dated sounding endorsements.
J. P. Kennedy of Roanoke Tennessee reports a jaw ulcer cured by one box of DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve calling it incurrable by doctors. The ad claims relief for piles and skin diseases and warns against imitators.
Mr W H Whedon of Winterset Iowa recounts a carpenter under his employ who suffered diarrhoea and stopped work for days. He cites his own use of Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy which he says cured him after one dose. The worker bought a bottle from the local druggist and returned to work. For sale by A L Bibbins.
W S Musser of Millheim Pennsylvania saved his daughter's life by giving her One Minute Cough Cure as she suffered a fatal croup attack. The advertisement claims it is the only harmless remedy with immediate results, curing coughs colds bronchitis grippe and throat and lung troubles.
An advertisement for Weeks Break-up-a-Cold Tab claims rapid relief from la grippe with a 25 cent price and a full refund if it fails, attributed to A. L. Brszins.
An old public notice-style item asserts many insured against Brights disease or diabetes by Foley's Kidney Cure for fifty cents. It urges to take no other remedy and cites Remington & Bailie.
An old advertisement urges prompt use of Morleys Liver and Kidney Cordial to prevent kidney and urinary trouble. It claims the product is a system renovator and a positive cure, marketed by A. L. seller.
Mrs. Michael Curtain of Plainfield Illinois says a month of treatment for a lung illness failed until Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption was tried. After six bottles she recovered completely and can do housework again. Free trial bottles at A Bibbins drug store. Only 50 cents to $1.00 per bottle, guaranteed.
Catalog style notice advertises eggs for hatch from various breeds including White Leghorns and Plymouth Rocks along with Buff Plymouth Rock turkeys and Pekin ducks. It also promotes Cascarets and DeWitt’s products with testimonials and dealer names such as J. W. Hopson and D. J. Brook, North Brook, warning about counterfeits and cures for bowel troubles.
A notice cites Remington and Bailie asserting a guaranteed cure for kidney complaints. The claim centers on medical remedies offered to patients seeking relief from kidney issues.
Mrs J Francis of Florence reports severe illness and fatigue but after using Beggs Blood Purifier she gained ten pounds in two weeks and expects full health. A L Bibbins endorses the remedy based on her experience.
Crosby Mississippi official J Q Hood endorses a medicinal dose claiming it benefits the whole family by curing coughs croup grippe bronchitis and throat and lung troubles. A L Bibbins corroborates.
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