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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1905
Page
5
A day of ceremonies opens with a 100 gun salute at sunrise and music by bands. Frank Wisdom reads the Declaration of Independence as a chorus sings. Afternoon features band concerts, park speeches, and contests including greased pig, banana and biscuit eating, shoe and bicycle races. Evening basball, then Pain's fireworks display at Athletic Park.
Miss Ethel Storm sews for Mrs. Knott and Miss Leah Fulton visits Lenox. Mrs. Wilson of the bankers family is ailing with appendicitis. Ed Phelan and others travel for business at St. Joseph and Darrow Oklahoma. Barns rise on farms. a bank building nears completion with August 1 occupancy target. A New Market reunion and chautauqua notes, railway and real estate moves, and local families visiting or traveling are reported.
For facts regarding Canada lands excursion rates and terms, see Jerry Wilson of Conway and Bedford for details and guidance on pricing options and travel conditions.
Local and regional items note the Creston chautauqua June 24 to July 4 and the Clarinda event August 7 to 16. Railroads add Chicago to New York service in 18 hours. A drive to organize a Sons of Veterans camp at Clearfield is mentioned with about fifty eligible members.
An old style ad promotes Shoulder Braces claiming they correct stoop and flat chests. It argues success hinges on health and bearing, praising a brace for erect posture, stronger lungs, deeper breathing, and overall health. Available for men boys women and misses in multiple sizes at the Rib bins Pharmacy.
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