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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1907
Page
1
The fragment questions dating on canned goods versus eggs. It notes a Fremont County citizen who has lived in Iowa since 1837, nine years before statehood. It mentions the Q re laying steel on main lines this summer and critiques a two cent fare as potentially bankrupting them.
Company H of the Iowa National Guard has been mustered out. It is expected Chariton will regain the company, which had previously been stationed there.
A puzzle editor plans a prize for the first to locate the X and O marks and the square in last week’s puzzle image. The contest emphasizes spotting specific shapes and symbols within the visual.
Fruit growers in the area report extensive damage from a severe two week freeze. Despite heavy losses, the community remains hopeful for recovery and continued prospects.
Mary E Hammond files a lawsuit against Missouri Valley saloon keepers and their bondsmen for 12500 dollars alleging the death of her husband occurred after he purchased liquor at the defendant saloon. The case frames the saloon’s liability for the intoxicated state leading to the fatality.
It is reported the Q has mandated conductors to be clean shaven and to wear linen collars and white vests as part of its response to recent wage increase demands from the conductors. The move is seen as an aggressive step in the ongoing dispute.
Clarke county completed audits across offices with an expert accountant. Five year review of the treasurer’s books shows a discrepancy of only $1.01 due to a minor clerical error.
The Farmers' and Drovers' Bank at Seymour was wrecked by cashier Leroy Ware's speculations, with an estimated shortage of $200,000 or more. The bank, started with help from Senator Lewis, once Page county's resident, and Ware served as its first cashier.
W D Junkin of Fort Collins Colorado trades his Express for G C McCormick’s Albia Republican. Junkin is brother to Paul S Junkin of the Creston Advertiser and once ran a Rock Rapids paper. He also holds property in the Albia Union.
A new Post Office Department ruling requiring ten cent stamps on mail matter will operate like special delivery. Postmasters will need to distinguish twelve cents in stamps on a package to decide if it is merchandise at first class rate or a third or fourth class package sent as special delivery.
The text quotes President Roosevelt asserting he will uphold justice regardless of backing by wealthy corporations or powerful labor groups. It notes this sentiment follows his letter to Honore Jaxon reacting to criticism over his stance on Moyer and Haywood as undesirable citizens.
The Cedar Falls Gazette claims the law fixes party lines but the writer notes voters can change politics up to voting with an affidavit. The piece argues the law governs nominations and that any man can vote any ticket at elections, countering opponents' claims.
The article rails at Col. Hepburn as the likely successor in Iowa 8th District, noting opposition will be sporadic from personal grievance holders. It accuses a rival contemporary of padding salaries and warns the editorial gesture may backfire, potentially defeating Hepburn at the next election.
The piece notes little public interest in the Jamestown Exposition opened by President Roosevelt, blaming prior expositions' railroad backed advertising for widespread coverage. It warns government foreclosure on the million dollar loan securities may follow due to lack of cash advertising.
The piece argues newspapers wrongly fuse progressives with Cummins and claims such biases distort view of progressive ideas. It asserts that labeling Cummins as the sole progressive is unfair and that if either man died, their factions would persist anyway.
The Osceola Democrat led the Ladies' Village Improvement Society last week with a 28 page edition filled with ads. If it can keep its assistant team and they consistently deliver, the paper could pay a good salary.
The report that an old friend will open Foraker headquarters in Oskaloosa fails to stir Iowa Republicans. They show practical unity on the railroad issue, backing the president, which would prevent Foraker from capturing the Iowa delegation. Despite admirers of his courage and ability, he remains out of contention.
A quoted line argues that a candidate would likely fail to carry any county or precinct, reflecting local editorial sentiment. The remark frames statewide prospects as unlikely and emphasizes the political climate described by the Creston Advertiser Gazette.
H A Connett resigns after two years as chief in the office of the assistant superintendent in Cheyenne and will move Sunday to Denver to serve as chief clerk under Colorado division superintendent A F VicRoy. S J Keeler of Green River expected to assume his post here, arriving Saturday.
Lenox New Times argues against legislation against corporate greed, warning of retaliatory actions like restricting services if laws are not enacted. It cites watered stocks, franchise losses, tax evasion, and lack of oversight as burdens on the public, urging renewed taxation and strict regulation of major corporations.
Washington reports intense preparations for next year’s presidential contest. Roosevelt loyalists, Fairbanks and Foraker backers, and Speaker Cannon lieutenants push plans in the South New England and New York to shape the GOP convention. White House counter moves include Hitchcock and Meyer deployments to blunt anti-Roosevelt efforts.
An 19th century ad promotes King's New Life Pills from A. L. Bibbins' Drug Store as a safe gentle cleanser and invig orator to prevent appendicitis and headaches. It claims the pills cure biliousness malaria and jaundice for 25 cents.
Secretary Taft, arriving in Cincinnati for the Associated Western Yale Clubs convention, stayed noncommittal on politics while Yale attendees hailed him and pondered a future presidential run. Taft presided at the banquet and introduced Yale President Hadley who spoke on Yale.
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