Road work improves notorious Jones hill stretch west of town
Inspectors led by supervisor Alex John review county and township funded project on the Jones hill west of Bedford. Workers cut down the hill, fill low spots, and dig ditches to drain water away from the road toward the creek, aided by donated labor and funds. Mr and Mrs Tracy relocate to Coin Iowa with warm wishes from friends.
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Alex John Wa
Jones Hill
Bedford
Double
Alex John
June Wedding at Bedford Home Details Nelle Drumm Tracy
A June wedding was held at the Bedford area home of Mr. and Mrs. D Drumm on Wednesday June 20 1906 for Miss Nelle Drumm and Mr. L B Tracy. The ceremony featured Lohengrin’s wedding march by Miss Nelle Jones under an arch of roses and ferns Rev Thompson officiated in the presence of relatives and friends followed by a celebratory supper. Miss Drumm a Bedford High School graduate and former Taylor County teacher is noted for her charm and Mr. Tracy son of L T Tracy recently completed a Quincy business course.
Miraculous Cure Claimed for Child by Electric Bitters
H M Adams and wife of Pa report their child with years of eczema was deemed incurable. After using Electric Bitters the child improved after the second bottle and was fully cured after seven bottles. The ad touts the tonic as up to date blood medicine and body building tonic with a guarantee. Available at A L Bibbings' drug store for 45 and 1.00.
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H. M. Adams
Henrietta
Tanic
L. Bibbings
Gem City Business College Ad Announces Growth and Courses
An advertisement for Gem City Business College in Quincy Illinois touts the school as the largest in America with 20 teachers and 1400 students. It highlights courses in bookkeeping shorthand and typewriting penmanship and banking, promoting easy job placement for graduates. The notice invites readers to request a 64 page illustrated catalogue by mail to President D L Musselman.
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America
D. L. Musseelman
Quincy
Ilinois
New Cure For Epilepsy Promised By Dr King Pills
J B Waterman of Watertown C writes that his daughter long afflicted with epilepsy has been cured by Dr King's New Life Pills and has not had an attack for over two years. The ad promotes best body cleansers and life giving tonic pills priced 25 cents at A L Bibbins' drug store.
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J.B. Waterman
Watertown
Mrs Howard Hosts Luncheon For Miss Curtis
Mrs. F E Howard entertained at a five o clock luncheon Thursday afternoon in honor of her friend Miss Curtis of Vinton. A dainty three course luncheon was served and a pleasant evening was spent in games of various kinds.
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F. E. Howard
Miss Curtis
Vinton
Bull for Sale from Wereford Bull, 17 Months Old
One registered Wereford bull aged 17 months is for sale. Call or write to 3S. J. Harley, Bedford Ta route 4. Bedford phone 211 E 28 11.
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Wereford Bull
J. Harley
Bedford
Sentences handed down in Kansas City rebating trials
In U S court Judge Smith Mc Pherson of Red Oak Iowa sentenced seven defendants already convicted for making concessions and accepting rebates on shipments. Fines total 85 000 with 15 000 each for Swift Cudahy Armour Nelson Morris and Chicago Burlington Quincey. Thomas 6000. Taggart 4000. Appeals filed. stay until June 29. Bonds set 6000 for Thomas and Waggart. 15000 for packing firms and Burlington. Motions for new trials overruled.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
United States
Smith McPherson
Red Oak
Swift & Co
Cudahy Packing Company
The
Armour Packing Company
Nelson Morris & Co
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railway
George L.thomas
New York
L. B. Taggart
Burlington
Thomas and Waggart
John C Cowan
Omaha
Frank Hegerman
Pickers
O. al Spencer
St. Joseph
Burlington Railroad
Thomas and Taggart
Free Lands for Homesteaders Open on Shoshone Reservation
Uncle Sam offers 1 150 000 acres in Wyoming for homestead uptake with 800 000 to 400 000 acres irrigable, rest grazing timber and minerals. Registration available July 16 to 31 1906 at gov designated points. Burlington Route advertises low round trip tickets July 12 to 29 to Worland. FF P. Bex Agent B & Q Ry offers free folder with opening details and travel costs.
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Sam
Burlington
Worland
Wyoming
Big Horn Basin
P. Bex
Long Tennessee Fight Against Nasal Catarrh
Twenty years of suffering by W. L. Rawl of Bells Tennessee ended after using Bucklen's Arnica Salve on the sore inside his nose. He reports the swelling and soreness disappeared and did not return. A. L. Bibbina druggist sells the salve for 25 cents.
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W. L. Rawl
Bells, Tenn
A. L. Bibbina
McMantun Announces Immediate Business Closure
M C McMantun, owner of a harness shop, announces sale of the business and asks all debtors to settle promptly. Books are at the feed barn on West Main Street. 1911.
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West Main Street
Road Drag and Tax Rebates Under Township Trustees Act
The document outlines authorization for road work using a road drag on public highways under trustee approval and road superintendent direction. It specifies preferences for nearby land occupants, compensation limits, and yearly expenditure caps. It also grants a tax rebate of one fourth of the highway tax for wagons with tires at least 3 inches wide hauling loads over 800 pounds, capped at $5 per year per person, with credits through affidavit for prior years.
Pazo Ointment Guarantee Aimed at Piles Cure
An advertisement promises a money back guarantee if Pazo Ointment fails to cure piles within four days. The offer highlights relief from itching, bleeding, and protruding piles and is directed at druggists authorized to issue refunds.
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What Is
Castoria
Coin
Tracy
Gem City Business College
Illinois
Mrs. Howard
Che
Railroads
Packers
Shoshone Reservation
Tennessee
M. C. McMantun
Dr.Rea
Chas
F. W. Bailie &Co
J. W. Beauchamp
M.D
Taylor County
Joseph P. Standley
Webb’s Grocery
East Main Street
Owa
H. F. Duntavy
Jacob Cole
Iowa
Wm Dr
Kine
Bedford National Bank
the Home Savings Bank
ClTwaNs Bank
Bedford, Ta
Citizens Bank
Bedford, Ia
W. E. Crum, F. E. Walker
C. G. Martin
H.R. Reynolds
Cashier Asst
Bedford, Iowa
H. V. Crum
C. C. Mohler
W. E. Crum
F. &. Walker
Bedford Grain
F. B. Webb
Payton & Allen
Pe. J
Court House
Bedford, Fa
Dee Seers
Bradley & Be
Kchamip’s
Geo. Campbell
W. A. Harvey
Main St
W. M. Jackson
City Hall
Col Street
WM. E. Miller
Petford
Charles Ghomas Sfttorney
Joan
Flick
Bruce J. Flick
M. R. Brant
Attorney-at-Law
Ats
eCine
Will
J. B. Dunn
County Att’y
W. H. Cum
BH. P. Jaqua W
Crum, JR
Crum
Jaqua
Attorneys-at-Law
Bedford Nationa Bank
Haddock
Dr. .F. Oarker
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