07 Mar 1907
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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1907
Page
1
A Bedford Iowa post office notice dated Thursday March 7 1907 appears in the record. The artifact notes second class mail matter designation and the mailing context for the issue. The entry preserves the historical mailing status and date in a concise local notice style.
The excerpt mocks a groundhog’s hibernation and vows retaliation while arguing for river channel navigation subsidies to aid steamers. It contrasts March’s unpredictable arrival with a ferocious king of the forests, reflecting dated, humorous commentary.
The Clarinda Herald labels state lawmakers cowards for a secret ballot on women’s suffrage while questioning congressmen who used a secret ballot to raise their own salaries, addressing Bros. Lisle.
A well known politician spoke to a large college audience and, upon entering, noted a door sign reading Push. He urged the crowd to heed the message as a life lesson, only to turn and see the sign on this side read Pull, prompting a moment of consternation and reflection.
The commentator notes Col Hepburn’s surprising vote in favor of a ship subsidy, arguing his stance conflicts with views on steamship transportation. The piece speculates the inconsistency arises from ocean liners feeding railroads while river steamers would compete with them.
A Chicago Tribune Sunday correspondent questions the claim that the first Congress spent 1 billion dollars and spoke 9 billion words. He calculates that at 100 words per minute for ten hours daily in both houses, it would take 75,000 days or 205 years, or 205 men at once for one year, suggesting the figures may not be reliable.
A Farm Gazette writer estimates producing corn costs about 400 dollars for an 80 acre rental with 40 under corn. At 15 cents per bushel to break even, with a good yield, the piece notes that only half of farm expenses belong to corn, not the entire farm cost.
A governor’s expense report defends a battlefield dedication trip as not a junket. He notes he was invited, brought five staffers, and that no state funds paid for him or his party. The piece contrasts critics’ charges with memories of battles and monuments. Also reports on Ringgold Ayr News grand jury and Clarke county juries.
The paper reports juries in Taylor County were improperly drawn with several violations of Iowa law. Indictments may be quashed due to flawed jury certification and conflicting board attestations. The piece recalls past reform battles, notes a salary and mileage perk debate, and critiques perceived graft tied to travel allowances and passes.
A Shenandoah situation links the mayor who also serves as ex express agent and a re election bid. He issued a police commission to a minister who earlier preached against liquor during a dispute over reform. The minister accepted with six deputies, placing reform responsibility on him as the mayor observes Cummins has shown capable reforms.
The Ringgold Record argues for a companion regulation to the new pure food law, urging lawmakers to extend purity standards to clothing. The editorial suggests the idea is prudent and timely for public welfare.
A courtroom debate unfolds over whether to admit evidence naming the New York 400. On Saturday Dr. Evans examined a letter about Thaw's mental state, reading that Astor wished to join them in France. Jerome halted the questioning amid press and public interest.
The identical House bill and Turner’s senate measure set passenger rates at 2 cents per mile in Iowa. A senate amendment allowed a 10 cent minimum fare for trips under 5 miles. The governor signed the act Saturday. Turner earns praise from supporters and faces railroad opposition as the issue plays out.
The Cedar Falls Gazette issued on Washington's birthday by the W C T U of the city. The writer says the paper was likely good yet needed a skilled pressman so it could be read, and notes the pictured ladies looked good but are hard to tell from the print.
Gov Cummins signed the .2 cent fare bill on Saturday and it becomes law July 4, 1907. He presented the signing pen to Senator Dan Turner, citing him for much credit in the act’s passage.
The text questions whether standpatters fueled the two-cent fare bill and the primary bill, asking who agitated, worked, talked, and finally passed both measures. It challenges the idea that standpatters led the efforts.
Mr Offil introduces a bill prohibiting sale of giant firecrackers. If enacted it would be a sweeping restriction with potential safety implications and public concern. The measure draws attention to firework regulation and consumer safety.
The article cites Senator Hepburn claiming no steamboat has navigated the Missouri north of Kansas City in 15 years. Comparisons are made to newspapers showing boats on the river last season. Critics note fact conflicts and liken the claim to disproven scientific certainties about transatlantic steamship travel.
The reading public demands absolute honesty from editors in both news and editorials. They want plain unvarnished news free of paper politics and editorials that reflect genuine convictions, whether meritorious or not.
A reader argues about the editor's bias and motives in shaping opinion for personal gain. The letter condemns dishonesty in industrial life while urging absolute honesty from writers who influence family readers.
In Washington March 5 the senate and house approved the conference report on a railway hours bill. It fixes railway telegraphers to nine hours daily with possible extensions on showing to the interstate commerce commission. President signed the measure just after 2 PM after delay engrossing the bill, H.R. Fuller present with rail brotherhood representatives.
A New York Central limited fast mail eastbound near Tarrytown derailed five cars including four sleepers and a dining car at 6 this morning crashing into a signal tower. No fatalities reported. nine people injured with cuts and bruises.
A powder mill blast at Richard's colliery Mt Carmel in Pottsville district damages the blacksmith shop and boiler house. About thirty injured, several likely fatally, as the business street sustains heavy damage.
A Grand Trunk express from Toronto to Montreal crashed into a stalled freight near the city limits. Dozen people were injured but none seriously. The March 5 incident disrupted service and prompted emergency response.
Bedford Iowa declares an election on Monday March 25 1907 to choose one alderman for each of three wards. Voting occurs at the usual ward locations. DatedFebruary 19 1907. G S McKinley mayor.
Washington reports that government revenue is estimated at 850 million dollars for the year, with appropriations totaling about 948.68 million in the Fifty-ninth Congress. The bulk funds annual expenditures through June 30, 1906, plus 20 million for debt and sinking fund needs. Discussion by leading lawmakers outlines increased appropriations for 1908, including army, pensions, and postal costs, while noting no deficit is predicted despite larger totals. Representative Livingstone voices minority views on the spending plan and emergencies allocation.
A vintage patent medicine claim offers LAXATIVE BROMO NINE tablets to cure a cold in one day with a money back guarantee. Groves signs the ad and prices are ones and a fraction or 25 cents.
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