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Newspaper

Bedford Free Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1905

Page

10

Central Hotel Ad and Testimonial From Harper Resident

Old phone and address lines list Central Hotel Mrs H N Collins Proprietress in St Joseph Missouri. A testimonial by Guy W Hoffman of Harper Washington praises Electrical Bitters curing chronic stomach and liver trouble after seven years of illness. Sold with guarantee at 50 cents a bottle by A L Bibbins. Also a brief note that Prince Honey of Prasia may visit America again.

Guy W. Hoffman Harper, Wash A. L. Bibbins

Torture of a preacher and a cough cure anecdote

The article recounts Rev. O D Moore of Harpernville New York detailing suffering from a persisting cough after a grip and sleeping upright. He credits Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds with curing him and saving him from consumption. An advertisement notes price 50c and 1 and offers a trial bottle free. The piece ends with a social quip about a man who denies that woman spells angle.

O.D. Moore The Baptist Church Harpernville N Y A. L. Bibbins Druggist

Roosevelt as Peacemaker in World War Context

Commoner editorial lauds President Roosevelt for proposing peace to Russia during a global dispute. It praises his timely initiative, calls for fair negotiations, and hopes for lasting peace while noting potential reforms in Russia and the broader positive impact of Japan's victory on constitutional government.

Americas Russia Roosevelt Japan

Baecklen's Arnica Salve Praised For Piles Cure

A reader from Masonville Indiana, Harry Colson, extols Baecklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for piles including blind, bleed, itching and pain. He also notes usefulness for cats, burns and injuries. Available for 250 at A L Bibbins druggist.

Harry Colson Masonville Baecklen A. L. Bibbins

Make Him Work. A Victorian Call for Compulsory Labor Law

The Waterloo Reporter laments loafers who lack money and purpose. It argues idle vagrants hinder productive citizens and should be compelled to work. The piece proposes broadening vagrancy laws to force labor, likening it to mandatory schooling.

Waterloo Flo

Mad Chase Millions Health Puff Promotes Pills Sale

In this sensational health blurb readers are urged to seek quick relief from liver and stomach troubles with King's New Life Pills. The copy promises prompt results and urges dietary improvement. Sold for 25 cents at A. Bibbine’s drug store with guaranteed effectiveness.

Corn on Band and Kidney Cure Ad Note

An early advertorial line highlights C. O. Dresher noting consistent corn quality and suggests Foley's Kidney Cure at first signs of kidney trouble. The promotion mentions H. B. Rhoads as the seller and Bibbing as a source for fine separatory oil.

C. O. Dresher Foley H. B. Rhoads

Eggs for Hatching from Bedford Iowa Hatchery Ad

Single Comb White Leghorn and Barred Rock eggs for hatching. I am sure they can please you in quality. J. W. Hopson, Bedford, Iowa.

Ly J. W. Hopson Bedford Iowa

Kidney cures and tonics featured in local ads and notices

The column blends medical testimonials for Foley's Kidney Cure, Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea, and Dr Flower's Extract of Wild Strawberry with local notes on residents, a railway ad, and a striking baseball umpire moment. Mentions Oakville Indiana, Mason township, Chicago Great Western lines, and H B Rhoads as seller.

Teo Yeas C. A. Gray J. P Oakville Ind Foley H. B. Rhoads Chicago Great, Western Railroad Edwin B. “Magill Chicago Western Railway Omaha Neb Reid Dowlin Mason Township Jesse Mason Abe McMillin Mathers Dr. Flower

The Egg Signal at Old South Church in 1775

A vivid retelling of the Boston Massacre anniversary meeting at Old South Church on March 6 1775 led by Joseph Warren. British officers planned to arrest leaders Warren Hancock and Adams during the crowd but failed to signal with an egg tossed by a loyalist boy. Warren’s fiery oration moved the crowd as the egg symbol faded Queen Charlotte’s empire.

Hezekiah Butterworth Boston Old South Church Joseph Warren Adams Hancock Otis Warren King George's Empire America Queen Charlotte’s Old South Elureh George George’s Empire Queen Charlotte's Empire King George’s

Tyrant trembles as oppressed workers seek hope

Verse speaks of a tyrant on his armored throne fearing retribution while toilers under harsh laws find courage and life through resistance. The poem frames atonement as a distant demand and courage as the path to happiness for the oppressed.

Round-trip rail deal to Denver and Colorado Springs

A $20.10 round trip fare to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo via the Burlington Route. Depart any day June 30 to July 4, return by July 14 or extend to August 8 for 25 cents. Includes Standard and Tourist sleeping cars, chair car and coaches. Colorado described as a great roomy playground. F P Bear Agent.

Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Burlington Colorado F.P. Bear

Wells and Cisterns Chronicle in Bedford

Wells dug and repaired and cisterns dug and repaired with all work warranted. Prices right. Wa McCouw of Bedford Iowa offers this local services notice.

McCouw Bedford, Ia

Also Mentioned on This Page

McCormick Martin Stephens the Home Savings Bank 2Izens Bank Bedford, Ta Citizens Bank Bedford, Fa H. N. Collins North Sixth ‘T ST. Joseph, N Prince Honey of Prasia Hollistter’s A. L Bibbins Philadelphia Hollister Troy N. Y London Dean Edward Atkinson Eve Poley H. B Rhoads Hezemiah Butterworth Louis J. Stellmann Uly Atocsin
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