16 May 1907
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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1907
Page
1
E. J. Orr editor of the Nodaway News has secured a patent on a window sash and ventilator. We hope it may prove a financial success. Some exchanges show concern Roosevelt may break his word and run again.
Co B of Villisea remains active as officers resignations flow in but Captain Posten’s note is rejected. The Rhode Island legislature adjourns without naming a senator, leaving one seat open though it may be better than the prior two.
The piece notes several peers insisting on President Roosevelt’s candidacy being denied once more, highlighting continued deflection from a potential bid and ongoing political discourse surrounding his position.
Thomas C. Platte declares he will not be a candidate for the U.S. Senate from New York. He says his mind is more keen and active than some believed.
The article notes with irony how standout papers now praise Gov. Hughes of New York for doing measures they previously condemned Gov. Cummins for, highlighting shifting editorial stances.
Mt Ayr citizens approved building an electric light plant to be city owned. The project costs about $19,000 and now requires a vote to authorize bonds for the expenditure.
A market exchange notes dressed meat prices climbing while hog prices show no advance. Hog sales on the St. Joseph market last week averaged 7 dollars and 10 cents per hundredweight, prompting discussion on when a rise would count as an advance.
The article reports that a drug trust was enjoined in the U S circuit court of Indiana amid concerns over price similarity and lack of competition. It notes past actions against a paper trust and suggests ongoing scrutiny of price and competition dynamics.
A new official called the official knocker will travel the system and file complaints as a passenger would. The post aims to reduce trouble finding qualified applicants in Iowa and across the Burlington route.
The Afton Star Enterprise reports that Afton charges three times the per capita taxes of Creston in Union County based on a new financial report. It notes a Creston property sold for 1500 after being listed at 500 for the assessor, suggesting Union County may yield rich tax revenues for the authorities.
The passage notes that no Taylor county newspaper has raised subscription, job work, or advertising charges despite a fifty percent rise in material costs over the past year. It argues newspapers were not getting rich from the lower prices, and questions the eventual result of higher prices for readers and the industry.
A printer warns that charging too little for his product or doing business at a loss jeopardizes the firm's viability. The point is that sustained losses lead to eventual failure, threatening jobs and local commerce.
Cedar Falls Gazette argues progressives sparked upheaval within the Republican Party and that standpatters wrecked it. It urges nominating Roosevelt or a similar figure to defeat William Jennings Bryan, warning that Foraker or similar candidates would hand victory to Bryan.
A reader condemns covert tactics used to sway public opinion about grand jury selection. The letter asserts the board of supervisors has no role in juror lists and explains the actual method: precinct election boards prepare the lists, then the auditor, clerk, and recorder draw twelve names from the box. It contrasts wartime and peacetime tactics.
The piece argues that anti Roosevelt politicians are orchestrating a deep plan to discredit the president and prevent renomination. It cites editorials as evidence, accusing editors of fearing imperialism and hero worship. It questions why long terms are improper for a president while lawmakers serve life terms, and notes perceived corruption in the legislative branch.
The Alarinda Herald condemns efforts to curb Roosevelt’s reform agenda, arguing editors disguise a push to stop governmental change. The piece cites claims of presidential overreach and accuses opponents of insincere, self-serving motives while urging broad public support for a “square deal.”
The piece argues Taft faces opposition from protectionists led by the American Economist, accusing him of leaning away from tariffs due to his Philippine tariff stance. It notes the intense scrutiny by extremists and hints at a forthcoming postponement of tariff legislation as the campaign nears.
An Iowa paper lauds Fairbanks comparing him to Allison for having courage to speak on timely issues when his judgment carried weight. The brief note reflects political opinion from the Afton Star Enterprise edition.
The Bedford Development Company plans to spend seven thousand dollars to drill a test hole seeking coal gas or water. The note reports Capt Geo O Cobb's death rumor followed by a recovery and return to the street.
Russian leaders M. Ala and M. Tehaykovsky, once part of the toil party in the Russian parliament, will visit Lincoln on May 13 for talks with W. J. Byra. They will speak at the University of Nebraska and attend a luncheon hosted by the Lincoln Commercial club later that day.
Advertising sweep promotes Dr Pierce Buffalo medicines with full ingredient disclosures and a free gift program. It claims medical endorsements, lists products like Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription, and offers The People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser free with requests for stamps.
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