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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1906
Page
8
An old advertisement extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a premier kidney remedy. It claims kidneys purify blood and prevent pains from uric acid, promising dramatic health improvements and offering sample bottles via mail while urging readers to mention the paper.
A collage of ads and notes from local life. Dr Barton Pitts and private eye at St Joseph Missouri referenced. Ras Makonnen and Ahkoond of Swat mentioned in a rhetorical line. Foley’s Honey and Tar and Doan’s product pitches appear among varied health tips. Local visits, weathered names, and a Wormwood of old remedies fill the page alongside traveling sales pitches for Wheeling Roofing and Cornice with wired addresses and promised earnings.
A Tuesday visit by QVon Vronkan Miller ad Oaok brakeman baggageman and conductor for the O G W line stirred memory for a railway postal clerk. A horse belonging to Harry Evans went runaway on Main street bucking into a buggy and wrecking a wheel near Sowers corner before being restrained by Ollie Keith despite a tense scene.
Charles Taylor was born in Alford Lincolnshire England in 1837 and emigrated with his parents to Grundy county Illinois before moving to Taylor county. He served in the Civil War with Co L 3d Mo Cavalry then settled in Sherman Texas and later Rolla Missouri before returning to Taylor county as his permanent home. He married Nancy J Webb on January 5 1869 and had four children, two daughters predeceased him. Suffering from asthma for years, he died peacefully at age 68 years 7 months 15 days on April 24 at his Bedford residence. Funeral services were held at home April 26 conducted by Elder Wm Cobb and burial followed in Fairview cemetery with Masonic rites by Taylor county Lodge No 156.
Mary Leona Scrivner born November 10, 1875 near Siam Iowa daughter of Samuel Scrivner. She married Harvey McCune February 14 1894, had Nellie and Hazel, Hazel died 1898. Later married Henry Martin March 15 1904 died April 24 1906 at Maryville Missouri. Funeral held at Siam Christian church.
A. F. Herren of Finch Arkansas writes that Foley's Honey and Tar is the best preventive for coughs colds and lung trouble and that it has cured consumption in the first stages. H. B. Rhoads.
A tale recounts Field Marshal Paskievitch during the Varsovie siege facing a stubborn battery. A captain offers a lit shell to prove the shells ignite, proving the marshal’s insistence on action. The captain is awarded the Order of St Vladimir instead of punishment.
The article explains absolute zero as a fixed contraction line shared by all gases. As gases cool while remaining gaseous, their volume shrinks uniformly toward a point about 461 degrees below Fahrenheit zero, where the law of proportional contraction would fail.
French star Lemaitre, famed for a high salary, faced chronic debt. A pawnbroker entered Theatre Francais director’s office with a 20,000 franc pawn ticket, claiming Lemaitre as security and forcing payment before the actor could leave. The pawnbroker and the director shared the funds.
Ulrich von Lichtenstein, a medieval German cavalier, wooed a woman with fierce intensity. He roamed hills seeking rival knights to duel over doubts about his beloved Dulcinea. He even amputated a finger to prove his endurance while his wife awaited at her forest chateau.
Foote, the comedian, once faced a whipping threat for caricaturing a man. He apologized earnestly and quipped that he takes himself off sometimes. He illustrated the action by slipping through an opening in a fence.
The remark paints a humorous scene of social dating with a quip about heartbreak and consolation prizes. The exchange suggests a light, playful tone and a casual portrait of two people commenting on a suitor’s reactions after a rejection.
A horse dealer argues that lameness is not a fault but an affection. The buyer asserts the horse sold is faulty. The exchange features remarks on patience and rational detail, attributed to James Martineau as context.
A compact history traces life insurance from its 18th century Philadelphia roots to the first company the Insurance Company of North America, with early policies and premiums noted. It also discusses the idea of the average man and the proverb Why rob Peter to pay Paul, linking it to 16th century church rivalries and Pitt’s burial debate.
A medical student faces a probing board of examiners who press him on how to induce perspiration in a patient. He proposes various methods, each met with the retort and if that would not do. Finally he blurts out that sending the patient to the board to be examined would surely make him perspire.
A sweet young woman recalls nearly eloping with her partner. She explains that she and her father had planned the elopement, but no man proved willing to join, halting the plan.
In a banter between Charles and Fred, they joke that Blank drains tobacco profits by smoking the best cigars himself as a method of advertising. Charles questions the idea while Fred explains the puffing as a sales tactic.
A witty exchange questions why a theater hides its orchestra and teases a reveal as a gasp worthy moment. The dialogue frames man as creation's masterpiece while debating who defines the value. The quip ends with a playful awkwardness.
The new road drag law authorizes township trustees to have road work done on public highways using a road drag approved by trustees. Preference for labor may be given to abutting land occupants, with compensation not exceeding fifty cents per mile per dragging and no more than five dollars per mile per year. 24-41
Notice details plans and specifications for a school house in Holt township Taylor county Iowa. Bids due 1 pm June 4 1906 at Farmers and Merchants Bank Gravity Iowa. Lowest responsible bidder to receive contract. Committee may reject any bids. Send bids to EB Baker Corning Iowa J H McPaerrin W A Lizsxaror. Also notices about settling debts and building with G S McKinley offered for lowest brick work prices.
Druggists offer a money back guarantee if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure piles within 6 to 14 days. The ad promotes relief for itching bleeding protruding piles and claims full refund if ineffective.
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