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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1905
Page
2
The Czar shows intense anxiety for peace, fearing that while peace with Japan is secured, he must confront renewed conflict at home. The note highlights his priority of avoiding internal turmoil as a consequence of wartime decisions.
Noraine has contacted United States chemist Wiley about his investigation into limburger cheese. Friends fear the case may involve asphyxia or related danger.
Two young women wearing old fashioned hoop-skirts were mobbed on the streets of Pittsburg. The city is praised for its common sense despite a reputation for limited gallantry.
The New Market Herald praises Theodore Roosevelt and Missouri Governor Folk as two great men who consistently stand for the right, regardless of party. The paper emphasizes that every issue has two sides, yet these leaders are repeatedly on the correct side.
A federal reform proposal from a presidential committee envisions a single purchasing division to buy all government supplies. A competent head would oversee procurement, potentially saving millions annually. Investigations show some departments pay double for identical goods, while bulk buying could secure lower rates.
The gravest defect in American jurisprudence is the absence of personal accountability for corporate leaders. Railroads repeatedly defy laws on rebates, with prosecutions yielding only injunctions and fines, while officers evade liability. in England, officials would face harsher scrutiny and accountability for their subordinates’ acts.
President Roosevelt addressed Williams College students urging high practical ideals for all men. He said graduates should uphold a standard of practical idealism and avoid unattainable fantasies, citing Washington and Lincoln as examples to emulate in daily life.
The speaker urges closer government supervision of large industrial combinations, opposing the old theory that banning combinations suffices. He favors national control over railroad rates and criticizes the beef trust and Standard Oil, arguing legal action must rely on solid evidence. Local attendees from Beaford are named in gratitude for the cordial gathering.
The Athelstan I O O F hall was dedicated last Thursday with Bedford lodge conducting the afternoon ceremony and an evening program. Rev. A I Jones and Rev. Orr Campbell spoke on fraternal progress and the order’s work for the sick, widow, and orphan. The Bedford degree team exemplified the two degrees before more than a hundred brothers from 12 lodges attended the event.
Frank J. Stillman reports that Panama Canal spending policy has sharpened political lines for the 1908 Republican convention. The race features rival tariff revisionists with Leslie Shaw or Charles Fairbanks leading the stand-out faction versus William Taft leading the tariff reformists.
Wm J Kelley and Miss Nettie B Webb were wed Sunday at the bride’s sister’s home in Lenox Iowa with Rev Hough officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs H C Webb, grew up in Bedford and graduated in 1901. The groom, long-time Bedford resident, works with his brother at the Main Street meat market. They will live with the groom’s mother for now and friends extend best wishes.
Bedford residents praise Mr. Cobb for improving the Cobb lakes this season with bathing and rowing facilities including a shoot the chutes. Refreshments and lunch are served in good order. The lakes welcome well behaved visitors and Ladies and Gentlemen only.
A representative of the Free Press found hustling Athelstan thriving and well located in a good agricultural district. Merchants are enterprising and honest, with diverse stores and stock. The town is expanding into new territory and plans a grand Fourth of July celebration this year.
First signs of kidney trouble urged to stop the ailment by taking Foley's Kidney Cure. Sold by H. B. Rhoads.
The chautauqua movement founded by Bishop Vincent offers a non circus style program with classical and sacred music, lectures, and wholesome entertainment. Bedford Iowa organizers urge ticket sales for July 22 30 with season tickets at 2.50 and children’s at 1.25, promising a rich open parliament and varied forenoon programs led by Rev. Elijah Brown Jones.
Tickets on sale from May 23 to September 29 offer low rates to Portland Oregon and to Seattle Tacoma Bellingham Everett Victoria Vancouver San Francisco Los Angeles and San Diego. Applies through any Great Western agent or J P Elmer G P A St Paul Minn with further sale dates and details.
About 100 boys and girls joined a Seton Indians exhibit at the Bedford chautauqua to learn woodcraft and nature. Leaders Mrs Ohman and Mrs Lambkin from Chicago led activities including an afternoon foraging for wood meal berries and berries. A deer hunt is planned for Monday with new amusements daily.
Saturday marked the 47th wedding anniversary of C. F. Dresher and his wife. Their children arranged a surprise day of joy with a bounteous dinner and well filled baskets. Attending were OC O Dresher and family, J A Dresher and family, Mrs Minta Myers, Mrs Louisa Hamilton and mother-in-law, and nieces Alga and Olive Ross. The Dresher couple also received a Conway telephone as a useful gift.
The New Jersey Supreme Court upholds the constitutional ban on live pigeon shooting, declaring the practice inhumane and unnecessary. It argues that breaking clay targets provides a comparable test of marksmanship without harming live birds.
Sidney P Webb and Miss Mary A Bordner wed at 4 PM Sunday with Rev W B Thompson officiating. He runs a north town grocery and they start a new life in a neat home. The wedding draws praise for both families, with best wishes from the Free Press and friends.
Regular services next Sunday at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. B.Y.P.U. is scheduled in the afternoon.
Morning services at 11. SI bath school at 9:45. Young people's meeting at 7:00. Event services at 8:00.
Morning services at 11. Sund school at 9 45. Junior League at 2 30 Epworth League at 7. Evening services at 8.
Morning services at 11. Cq minion at 12. Bible school 9:45. Junior at 2:30. Christ Endeavor at 7.
Fred Henderson and Miss Almira were married at C ton last Saturday. They traveled to Bedford on the 3 50 train the same day and visited Hendersons’ home until Sunday evening. A large reception followed with about seventy two guests. The couple will make their future home at Dry. Miss Mildred Dunning, a student at Desk College, is home for a visit. Ed Kemper of York arrived to visit Mrs emper and family last night.
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