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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1925
Page
1
Bedford Iowa announces subscription rates for the independent newspaper with fees 1.8 pi year in county and $2 outside, with in advance payment. Entry at the Brd ford Post Office as second class mail.
A columnist cautions readers about chasing costly modern pleasures. It warns that mortgage debt and flashy entertainment temptations divert funds from home life and responsible finances, urging restraint and value found at the fireside. The piece notes many seek status yet fail to prosper, while true success comes from steady, prudent living.
The fragment notes someone sawing and splitting wood and stacking it for a day ahead of winter games, mentioning Aston and the term Star Enterprise in a clipped quote.
From a 19th century sketch in the New York World a highly detailed, reverent portrait describes Jesus as tall and handsome with blonde hair, blue eyes, and calm wisdom. It notes serenity, modest speech, compassion, and a halo of holiness, calling him the Son of Mary.
At last Sunday evening service Reverend LeRoy Munyon announced his resignation after several years as pastor. He will depart in thirty days having accepted a call to a Christian church in Iowa City. A successor has not yet been announced.
Osceola Sentinel reports the Christian Church of Osceola has long benefited from capable pastors. Rev Van Horn began about fifteen years ago, followed by Rev Munyon who succeeded Rev W C Cole. Cole earned distinction and led a revival two years ago that added about four hundred new members. Rev Munyon is praised for maintaining the church’s high standard.
Quack style verse urging readers to clip a dotted line to receive a free booklet on mushrooms hair care and self care products. Claims of health and cosmetic benefits follow with promotional lines encouraging action and promising a better state.
Harry Livingston escaped severe injury Saturday when his auto ran off a high grade near Clarinda. The car rolled down a ditch, landed upright after possibly three flips. He was knocked senseless but later regained consciousness, helped by ElRoy Baker and wife, then aided in moving the car to a nearby farm. Gravity Independent.
Child specialists say children between four and twelve need higher calories due to rapid growth. A very active child requires double the calories of a quiet child, while a moderately active child needs one-third more than a quiet child. All children require highly nourishing food.
An old medicinal Kenya Malsam is advertised to quiet a terrible cough. The product promises to treat phlegm inflamed membranes and reduce the constant urge to cough. Available at ail stores for 30 cents.
A Lewiston Journal critique contrasts romanticized “good old days” with real history. It notes lack of running water, poor sewage, high disease risk, rough justice, pestilence, and hard labor, arguing modern times are better and will improve further.
Sir Hall Caine recalls Wilkie Collins discussing opium use by the author and admitting to taking laudanum for 20 years. Furniss’s reminiscences frame the episode as a notable revelation in literary memory.
A French garden village near Paris aims to house writers painters sculptors and musicians in a woodland site. The government owns the wood and has funded nearly 4 million francs, with rules requiring three children per resident and income under 20 000 francs. The village will be named after Sarah Bernhardt.
A widow donated one dollar to a fund for a destitute family in Indianapolis. The envelope carried the note One dollar for building fund for destitute family. Inside were a mix of coins including a 1808 3-cent piece, an 1863 dated coin possibly, 1838 and 1841 half-dimes, an 1858 Canadian half-dime, four two-cent stamps, and modern coins.
Fragmentary quote about a father and son, with garbled phrases and a stray line seeming to praise perseverance and finishing effort, set in a sportsman context. The readable portion mentions a father speaking to his son and a playful taunt about being a chauffeur, indicating a paternal exhortation about commitment in sport.
A fragmentary report describes a chaotic scene with Broadway figures involved in a violent episode. The text hints at repeated threats and a clash between two individuals, with one noting the other could not perform better.
Richard Schaddelee rose from a Grand Rapids factory job to meter reader and public utility work. He helped organize United Light & Power in 1910 and now serves as vice president and general manager. His presidency at Continental follows United’s purchase of Continental. He stresses service quality and close community ties, aiming to align management with customers and local life.
Skeletons of three men and one woman, dated over 15,000 years old, were found in southern France. They are described with square receding chins flat noses and large eye sockets.
Public auction will sell the real estate of L W Perkins at the Bedford Court House on March 16 1925 at 6 pm. Property includes parts of sections 10 11 township 68 north range 32 west and several horses and mares. W J Nevins sheriff of Taylor County to execute the writ of execution and cover costs. Wisdom Kirketey attorney for the plaintiff. Also mentions inhuman treatment and custody and costs.
The District Court of Taylor County Iowa, April Term 1925, Adab A Dalrymple, plaintiff, files a petition against Jefferson Ezra Dalrymple, defendant, notifying the defendant of the divorce action on record in the Clerk of the District Court’s office.
Notice to vacate a road in Taylor county Iowa begins at a corner of a section and travels west to a corner of another quarter section. Objections or claims for damages must be filed with the Auditor by noon April 6, 1 D., or the road will be vacated. Owners of abutting property include James Salter and Mrs. Bradley and tenant Jami property referenced in the transfer books.
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