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Newspaper

Bedford Free Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1916

Page

2

Moody Stock Sale Draws Crowds and Bargains

Hundreds of shoppers flocked to our Moody Stock sale since Friday opening. The store reports large crowds, ample bargains, and ready service with extra staff so customers are not kept waiting. Big bargains await you.

Moody Stock Moody

Evolution of electric street railways and impact on transit

An overview of the rapid rise of electric traction from its early experiments to a modern network. It notes Sprague’s 1887 breakthrough in Richmond, the spread to 50,000 miles of track by 1910, and the growing power and control technology advancing urban and interurban mobility.

Tricity Boston St. Louis United States Thomas Davenport Vermont Berlin Messrs. Siemens and Halske Lichterfelde Edison Field van Depoele Knight Frank Sprague Sprague Electric Railway & Motor Company Richmond General Electric Company Sprague Middle West B. F. Kauble Athelstan Kauble Doc Kauble Taylor County Hancock County Indiana Andrew County Missouri John Elizabeth Kauble Iowa Mr. Kauble

Harding’s Weak Showing Among Republicans Cited

The Clinton Advertiser analyzes Harding’s vote share, estimating he polled about 25 percent of the state Republican strength. It notes some Democrats supported him and that veterans’ votes could shift the balance, arguing he lacks strong support against a dry platform rival.

Shenandoah World Harding Ernest Moore Ceder Rapids Meredith Iowa EB. T. Meredith E. T. Meredith Clinton Advertiser Harling Mr. Harding

New Life Pills Ad Seeks Gentle Laxative Relief

An old advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a daily laxative with a gentle griping-free effect. It claims to purify blood, relieve constipation, and promote overall vitality through a daily habit.

Dr. King

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