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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1903
Page
3
An advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a remedy for lame back kidney liver and bladder trouble claiming success in Bright’s Disease. It offers a free sample and a booklet by mail to readers of the paper and cites Binghamton New York as the address for orders.
Henry Ward Beecher developed a sharp eye for coin values through handling the contribution plate. His congregation proved unable to trick him, as the joke about pants buttons underscored his vigilance and discernment in monetary matters.
An Iowa preacher testifies to Dr Miles Restorative Nervine improving nervous and stomach issues. He credits six months use and occasional doses over two years with weight gain and resumed vigor while traveling and preaching. Includes purchase point and offer of a free book from Dr Miles Medical Co.
A historical note argues that Missouri should extend its theft penalties, elevating chicken theft to a felony and proposing mule theft as a capital crime, reflecting the era's satirical take on crime and punishment.
The remark 4He Won't Die Of consumption8 reflects that emaciation marks consumption and weight gain signals recovery. The text notes patients with coughs bleeding lungs night sweats and weakness were cured by Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery with documented weight increases as evidence of progress.
A piece from Farmers' Review emphasizes the vital role of varied green foods for poultry health and fertility. It lists cabbage, turnips, potatoes, beets, mangel beets, clover, and lawn clippings as options, notes preferred methods like slicing or steaming, and advises sowing rye or oats to ensure winter green feed. Buff Wyandotte is cited as the writer's poultry preference.
The Brown Leghorn is one of the prettiest and best bred Leghorn varieties. It is the most difficult to breed to feather. They have earned the confidence of poultry lovers for a long time and their hardy constitutions resist rough handling and interbreeding to retain characteristics. They are a fixed breed whose merits are visible from newly hatched chicks to the oldest specimen, stamped with the indelibility of royalty found in a thoroughbred.
Early farmers feared the bacon hog would be hard to feed yet experiments across breeds prove no single breed dominates. Results vary with time and individual animals, and weight gain costs decline differently across weight ranges. Feeds and Feeding.
Crown gall is spreading in nurseries nationwide. Washington inspectors found a batch of 60,000 apple trees mostly infected and burned after being passed in New York. Plant only healthy stock to avoid graft failure and soil infection. Pages also advise on pig feed and cost-saving practices, noting bone meal fed with corn reduces grain needs. -W. J. Fraser.
A government agriculture census shows March 1 holdings of major grains. Wheat remains about 164 million bushels or 24.5 percent of last year's crop. Corn in farmers hands about 1.05 billion bushels, 41.6 percent of last year. Oats total around 365 million bushels, 39.6 percent of last year's crop.
In 1899 Cuba had 60 711 farms averaging 148 acres each and 13 cultivated acres per farm. Only 10 percent of farm area and 8 percent of island area were cultivated. Matanzas and Havana were most cultivated. Less than half of cultivated land was owned by occupants. 85 percent of cultivation was by whites. Sugar cane dominated 47 percent of cultivated land, followed by sweet potatoes, tobacco, and bananas.
Following large burn scars in the San Gabriel and San Bernardino ranges, the Bureau of Forestry has planted Knobcone Pine Incense Cedar and Sugar Pine in winter to restore watershed. A 10 to 15 man crew led by T P Lukens of Pasadena has worked three months with rains aiding germination. Local groups including the Los Angeles County Forest and Water Association with 206 and Pasadena’s Board of Trade with 600 contribute to planting expenses. The effort aims to conserve water flow amid fears of dwindling supply and holds promise of stabilizing regional hydrology.
The tail covette are soft glossy curved feathers along the tail's lower sides matching its color. Wing bows refer to the upper shoulder area of the wings and describe the wing's upper portion.
The text recounts Paul’s defense before the Sanhedrin, his rebuke of the high priest as a hypocrite, and his apology for addressing the court. A Pharisee Sadducee split follows, then the Lord’s encouragement to Paul. A conspiracy to kill Paul is uncovered by Paul’s nephew, leading to Paul’s transfer to Caesarea with a large Roman guard and a Lysias letter to Governor Felix.
A reflective verse emphasizes small gestures as soothing ministry. The speaker recalls a kind word, a fading flower scent, a warm handshake, and a cheering tone. When the heart is overwhelmed, such little things carry unseen healing power.
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