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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1925
Page
1
An independent newspaper from Hamblin the Ledford Free Press lists annual subscription prices of $1.50 in county and $2 outside, with in advance payment terms, and notes postal classification at Bredford Town as second class mail.
From Wallaces Farmer Des Moines Iowa a January 30 letter to John Coverdale of Grain Marketing Co asks for detailed business facts before Iowa buyers invest. It requests earnings and dividend records for related companies 1920–1924, corporate finances, and promotion costs to justify stock value amid a high pressure sales campaign.
Notice to all concerned that a road in Taylor county Iowa between sections 24 and 23 in townships 68 34 has been reported in favor of vacation. Objections or claims for damages must be filed in the Auditor's office by noon April 6, 1925. Owners listed are James Salter and Mrs A M Bradley. County Auditor T F Armstrong.
Sealed proposals are due by 10:00 a m March 10 1925 at the County Auditor office Bedford Iowa for 200000 feet Standard Sawed Douglas Fir Lumber 6000 feet Red Cedar or Cypress Piling 40000 lbs of reinforcing steel and 3060 feet of corrugated metal culvert pipe Plans specifications and proposal forms available at the County Auditor or County Engineer Bedford Iowa February 8 1925 County Auditor
A proposed highway bill consolidates primary road authority under the highway commission and assigns secondary road duties to county boards and township trustees. It forbids primary road spending from counties, abolishes special assessments on primary roads, and plans rapid primary and secondary system improvements with a $5.83 million annual construction budget after debt service and secondary costs.
Iowa legislators show a shift to a 3 cent per gallon gasoline levy with Governor Hammill’s recommendations cited. Bergman’s bill carries the amendment, and Representative Blake’s house panel plans to include the 3 cent levy as well.
Iowa industry products generate about 745 million dollars in annual value, reflecting broad manufacturing and commerce activity across the state and indicating a substantial economic footprint for the sector.
A lengthy description extols the Metropolitan Museum of Art as a premier national institution. It highlights vast, diverse exhibits from ancient to modern, including a John Coney teapot, ancient wallpaper, English glass, Egyptian artifacts, and rare sculptures. The narrative notes the museum’s grand setting beside Central Park and emphasizes its educational significance and impressive collection.
The article argues longevity hinges on living choices. By tracing life expectancy from past to present it notes gains due to reduced child mortality and contends future gains depend on personal habits. It urges daily exercise, simple diet, a warm bath, a brisk walk, moderate work, and sleep by ten to reach ripe old age.
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