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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1921
Page
1
A Bedford Iowa newspaper line lists editors ALC. BRICE Jr. and A. W. HAMBLIN, designates editors and publishers, and shows subscription rates paid in advance at $1.50 per year, with postal entry as second class mail.
The speaker extols the power of a smile to soothe pain and disarm suspicion, noting its universal appeal from babies with kittens to people facing harsh days. The piece lauds the enduring, irresistible melt of a smiling face and its unseen wealth.
Doctors and medical leaders affirm beer is not medicine while some prescription writers argue a sick person may need about a quart daily plus additional provisions. The discussion highlights contrasting views on beer’s role in treatment and health.
A satirical piece mocks beliefs in beer as medicinal, recounting Old J K Turnip’s drinking ritual and extolling excessive doses. It contrasts homeopathic caution with hard claims, then shifts to a Marshalltown Produce Review noting milk of butter, eggs, and poultry markets, with Swift & Co data from Chicago dated June 17, 1921.
Elliott Hurd founded the North Taylor County Review at Sharpsburg placing the village on the map. He later ceased publication and kept the plant as a job office, arguing a country newspaper cannot break even without advertising. The Blockton News questions continuing a paper in a town with over thirty businesses where few advertise.
A South Dakota banker questions borrowing money as Pat Irish farmer explains sales of corn. He recounts selling a car for 52 cents, deducting freight and commissions to end with 5 cents, illustrating narrow profits and calling himself a better farmer than he is.
1916 Ford Touring car described as in good mechanical condition. Inquiries should be directed to this office for details and arrangements.
On June 15 an amount of $42 000 600 was paid to holders in the Seventh Federal Reserve District as semi annual interest on First Liberty Bonds and Victory Notes. Postmaster C N Nelson says coupons will be accepted as cash for Treasury Savings securities ranging from 25 cents to 1000 dollars. Thousands of Liberty Bond holders convert interest coupons into Treasury Savings securities twice yearly, viewing them as the safest investment.
The New Market Herald reports the Federal Aid road from New Market will connect to Bedford via the Bedford Way with adjustments at the west end to remove sharp turns. On Monday and Tuesday officials will survey the ground to finalize changes for submission to the highway commission, with further surveying if needed.
Newt Jones hosted a rat killing event at his east town home. With several men and dogs, 1638 rats were killed in about an hour under a granary with a double floor. The rats were removed after both floors were raised.
Capt Geo W Womble of Knoxville Tenn details long siege of stomach and intestinal trouble life misery and insomnia. After two Tanlac bottles he reports renewed appetite sleep and energy and urges others to try the remedy citing local endorsement and recovery.
The Royal Baking Powder Company highlights progress in home baking through a new Royal Cook Book described as the last word in baking perfection. To spread its reach, next week is proclaimed Royal Week with grocers giving free copies to Royal Baking Powder users.
The Bar nard Bulletin editor John E. Bush explains the paper was late last week due to the arrival of a nine and a half pound boy at his home. He assures readers it will never occur again and notes Roosevelt’s views on the race death by own action question.
The Lenox gun club under president S. E. Wainwright forms as a new group and plans its first shoot in Lenox on the 4th with a registered shoot slated for July 8. Announcement and full details will follow in the Lenox Time Table.
Since February this year new subscribers in the county receive 15 months for 1.50. Renewals in the county are offered the same rate, providing extended access at a fixed annual price.
John Swap offers in home sewing machine cleaning before spring sewing. Service at residence with quoted reasonable prices. Phone 3829 Green. 5tf
A reader argues Filipinos are misrepresented by Sunday supplements showing hill tribes. The essay cites a 10,850,640 population with 9,495,272 Christians. It notes 800 years of culture, rising literacy of 70 percent among those over ten, and claims non Christians are becoming educated and will be good citizens.
The article argues independence by highlighting Filipino homesteaders in Mindanao who, starting as low-wage workers or in poverty, establish prosperous farms and wealth. It notes U S encouragement of Filipino migration to Mindanao, bolding the claim that successful settlers prove the capability to govern themselves.
In the Chattanooga News the writer urges the United States to honor its pledges and withdraw sovereignty from the Philippines if ready, argue that demanding Japan follow suit in Shantung Manchuria and Siberia would gain force with clean hands, and warn that delaying independence harms national good faith and invites international complications.
The Philippines deserve absolute independence as their natural right even if they have not achieved full American ism. The speaker notes that the United States also has not attained it while insisting on governing other peoples against their will.
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