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Newspaper

Bedford Free Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1906

Page

7

Neglected Colds Lead to Consumption Warning

An educational piece warns that untreated colds often progress to consumption. It recounts Miss Powell of Aurora Indiana who improved after a Peruna remedy, claiming a week to ease the cough and cold and three weeks to full recovery. The text promotes Peruna as a preventive and curative for catarrh and lung consumption with testimonials.

Lillian Powell Aurora Ind Miss Powell Peruna PernDa Perune Hartman

Seniors and Juniors clash over school prank plan

A Senior writer reports on Juniors long running April 26 prank at Webb barn. Juniors staged a staged kidnapping with a flag skull guns and ghosts as backdrop. The plan failed as Seniors arrived countering the conspired scene and the Juniors tore the flag. The Seniors announce openness to participate in future Junior class meetings.

Mr. Webb Webb Bay Non

Repairing and testing old scales guaranteed

You can have your old scales repaired and tested and made just as good as new. All work guaranteed. For further particulars write Fasp PanrRy, Tani, Ta.

Famous Strike Breakers in the Land

An old advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as the most famous strike breakers for liver and bowels. It claims quick relief from constipation headaches and dizziness and promotes the pills as a beat cure.

Dr. King New Life A. L. Bibbins

Palmer Seeks County Superintendent Post in Conway

W W Palmer of Conway announces his candidacy for county superintendent of schools. Gravity Independent endorses him, noting his sixteen years teaching in rural, graded, and high schools and experience as a normal instructor across the county. Palmer is described as a tireless, fearless worker and long-time Republican with broad educational service and party support.

W. W. Palmer Conway Gravity Independent Independent Gravity

Harness Store Closure Notice at West Main Street

Owner announces immediate business closure after selling harness shop. Requests all debtors for shop work or merchandise to call at once to settle. Mentions books at feed barn on West Main Street and signs off with a dated name. Also an advertisement for Helliater's Rocky Mountain and Bibbina tea tablets.

West Main Street McMannut Helliater Rocky Mountain A. L. Bibbina

Remembering Roy Hull and the San Francisco earthquake

Bedford residents recall Roy Hull son of Theo and Mrs Hull as a Mare Island navy gunner who survived the 1906 quake. He describes the devastation in a letter detailing ruined San Francisco, dynamite actions to save blocks, hunger, births in parks, and nights without sleep or water. He notes hospital refusals, a back injury, and requests to reconnect with friends while pledging support for local political delegations and committee motions.

Bedford Roy Hutt Theo Hull Roy U. S. Navy Mare Island San Francisco Abe McMillen Naval Magazine Cal Vallejo Secarcely Frisco Gene Bolten van Neas Ave Mechanics Pavilion

Weather-Crop Bulletin for Des Moines 1906 Week

Des Moines Iowa reports for the week ending April 30 1906 five days of above normal temperatures followed by two cool cloudy days with well distributed showers. Rainfall aided pastures meadows wheat oats barley and garden crops and helped prevent soil baking. Soil preparation progressed with more land ready for planting than usual and early May should see significant corn acreage planted. Germination of small grain is satisfactory and fields show a good stand with abundant blooms on early fruit varieties.

Des Moines Iowa

Condition and outlook for forage during late season

The passage notes that forage is mostly affordable for the herds, despite a late season. It conveys a cautiously optimistic general outlook for forage conditions and herd feeding prospects.

Resolutions of Respect by Taylor lodge No 156 A F and A M

The lodge adopts expressions of sympathy for the loss of Brother Charles Taylor. The resolution notes his valued support and honorably commemorates his passing from earthly to celestial fellowship. Copies will be sent to the bereaved family and Newspapers for publication. W H Laxs R B Rookwell P P Bearp committee on resolutions.

Taylor Lodge A. F A. M Charles Taylor Brother Taylor W. H. Laxs R. B. Rookwell P.P. Bearp

A Year of Blood at Alliance Ky: Cure by New Discovery

A veteran of Alliance Kentucky recalls a year of severe lung bleeding and a deadly cough. After four bottles of Dr Kings New Discovery he fully recovered and was declared permanently cured. The remedy is guaranteed for sore lungs coughs and colds at A L Bibbins drug store with a free trial bottle.

F. N Tacket Alliance A. L. Bibbin

Figures Headed to Gunnison Valley for Real Estate

G S McKinley J L Payton F E Payton and J D Bangon left Tuesday for the Gunnison Valley in Colorado to monitor real estate interests and handle property matters.

G.S. McKinley J. L. Payton F. E. Payton J. D. Bangon Gunnison Valley Colorado

Notice of Administratrix in Taylor County Iowa 1906

Administratrix with will annexed of Benjamin B Hoover deceased Zelda Hoover announces appointment by the District Court of Taylor County Iowa on April 24 1906. All debts owed to the estate should be paid to the administratrix and all claims must be presented legally authenticated to the court by a specified date. Dated April 27 1906.

District Court Taylor County Iowa Benjamin B. Hoover quinnanuuTr Zelda Hoover Will

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