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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
6
B F Carroll, a former governor candidate and editor, will address voters at the Opera House tomorrow night. He will discuss state finances, appropriations, and criticisms of Gov Cummins and the general assembly, urging voters to hear both sides before voting.
In Gravity the Independent covered a local gathering where M L Burt spoke on why he seeks party support and his focus on committee work over oratory. W D Blakemore followed with humorous tales while pledging support to the primary candidate. G H Van Houten discussed the new primary law and pledged to support the primary winner. He also said he would abide by the primary result and vote for the June senatorial candidate.
The Register and Leader reports a letter from Chairman John T. Adams to Grand Army posts urging distribution of an Allison critique ahead of the June primary. The pamphlet accuses the Iowa delegation of funding a southern battlefields trip for elite friends, a claim disputed by Governor Cummins supporters and Hubbell, who was not on the trip by Cummins invitation.
The excerpt promotes Star Brand Shoes with slogans about durability comfort and style. It touts a star on the heel and urges purchase at Moody's Fair Store. A verse narrates a Bedford maiden buying Star Brand Shoes at The Fair, ending with the moral favoring the brand and Moody's. Maria Bell adds verses about men and footwear.
Bedford high school lost to Amity college on the local diamond 15 to 7 after two rough innings in which Amity scored five each. The game featured Bedford errors and notable plays by Amity, plus a long notes section and a Memorial Day planning update from the G A R.
Del Williams of Illinois received a letter from his brother Albert Williams reporting that Dell Williams, who recently underwent appendicitis surgery, was growing weaker and hopeful signs for his recovery were fading, casting a grave outlook on his condition.
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