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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1901
Page
2
A postal filing marks this notice from Bedford indicating the item is processed as second class mail matter. The text notes its official handling by the local post office for delivery within standard mailing procedures.
H. E. Mooers, proprietor, lists subscription rates. One copy for one year if not paid within the year costs 1.00, or 1.50 for the alternative option.
London livens with anxiety as Wall Street downturns ripple across the Atlantic. Markets sag and uncertainty grows, fueling a sense of impending economic trouble for the capital.
Guexnn Wilris assumes full charge of the Lenox New Times and vows to maintain the paper’s high standards. The change signals continued leadership as the publication preserves its established voice and community role.
Secretary Winson had his pocket picked in Los Angeles as the city coolly notes that farmers suffer when Reuben arrives in town. The line hints at broader hardship tied to Reuben's visit, with local commentary framing the incident as part of ongoing rural burdens.
The Hanna boom began in London prompting questions on who advised the move and whether Perry Heath consulted British officials before speaking public. A debate centers on sources of the strategy and any foreign guidance influencing the decision.
Ex governor Pingree travels to South Africa drawing comment on British troubles and noting that his move is a gain for his own side in the eyes of the writer. The remark frames Pingree’s voyage as consequential beyond state politics.
Crviz official Rodenburg travels to Hawaii to introduce the new system. He will carry no copies of his famous speech on the subject.
A Petto Rican offender who stole $2,000 from the post office has been sentenced to a long term in jail. Messrs Neeley and Rathbone remain at large, and despite the setback the incident yielded some value from the attempted pull.
A prominent Nebraskan minister faces jeopardy in his diplomatic role as he pursues the governorship of Iowa, with critics warning he could be sidelined from the Chinese ministership if he presses ahead.
The fifty sixth congress sets total appropriations at 1 440 489 438 dollars. This amount surpasses the nation’s entire public debt and exceeds the capitalization of the one billion dollar trust.
A reader urges Mr. Foruke of Indiana to settle once and for all his view of President McKinley’s civil service program, noting that his week to week shifts seem disconcerting.
Mr. Hanna calls the idea of candidacy three years ahead ridic ulous though D. B. Hill sees no real objection to early buzz. Friends, however, push the notion as a harmless start to a campaign progression.
A Philadelphia man charged as insane refused to pay his lawyer who secured an acquittal, arguing paying the fee would prove he is insane. The legality and next steps of the fee dispute remain unclear.
The missing man Wixtie McCormick is believed dead by drowning on the day he vanished. Authorities and family questions arise after letters to his mother, purportedly from kidnappers, threaten and torment her, suggesting a deceptive friendship or manipulation.
The text notes that the Monroe Doctrine is not guarded solely by the United States. It highlights that South American republics can field about a million soldiers and marshal around 28 battleships to defend the doctrine, underscoring regional backing.
The article targets Mr Mud of Maryland with strong language criticizing his census office criticisms and alleging district fraud ties. It suggests he should retreat from public view as the public has had enough of him. The tone is caustic and reflects a partisan press stance against the critic.
The Lenox town council suspended the law against firing firecrackers to celebrate Independence Day, arguing patriotic youth benefit from unconfined joy. The writer urges Bedford and other towns to imitate this practice, noting a Fourth of July without firecrackers feels insipid and less festive.
The letter from Stillwater dated May 16 1901 explains the Oklahoma homestead filing process for veterans. It warns against fraudulent agents who claim to file on multiple tracts and details the line system used at land offices. It notes government action to curb swindles and cites Swope’s lengthy wait in 1893. F. M. Beall and B. W. Cummins are mentioned as organizers, with appeals to President McKinley for veteran protection and secure filing rights.
A Des Moines suit by W R Butler of Anamosa against Anchor Fire Insurance Co. was shown to be a mistaken, rival-initiated action. Butler disavowed the case, withdrew with cost, and affirmed his policy remains with Anchor. The letter trail exposes rumor-spread by rival agents and asserts Anchor as a strong, well-managed company.
Attention members of the S. of V. a called meeting is scheduled for Friday night May 24 at 8 p.m. The gathering will cover special work and preparation for decoration day. Full attendance is requested.
Thomas Maple of Birbeck NL says severe kidney trouble and back pain kept him from straightening up. He tried Foley's Kidney Cure after seeing an ad and reports complete cure after one bottle, with no further ailments. Remington and Bailie.
North Brook North Carolina resident reports cure from 15 year piles after using DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve. Also touts Biddin’s Burdock and Sarsaparilla Blood Tonic as top market tonic. Mrs Roberts from North Creek credits Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for lasting relief after 20 years of struggle. Bibbins promotes Raven food and Little Risers for poultry health. Ends with local Bedford Ia druggists Evans & Son offering these remedies.
It Saved His Leg. P A Danforth of LaGrange Ga suffered six months with a running leg sore but Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured it in five days. For ulcers wounds piles it is the best salve in the world. Cure guaranteed. Only 25 cents. Sold by H B Rhoads Co and A L Bibbins druggists.
H R Phelps of Plymouth Oklahoma reports selling five bottles of Chamberlain’s colic cholera and diarrhoea remedy yesterday to threshers who could not proceed. They kept working today without losing a day’s time. Keep a bottle at home. For sale by A L Bibins.
A vintage claim notes DeWitt's Little Early Risers purport to search the remotest parts of the bowels and remove impurities speedily with no discomfort. Easy to take, never gripe. A. L. Bibbins.
Josh Edgar of Germantown Cal says fourteen years of sciatic rheumatism left him unable to move freely. After trying many remedies he used Chamberlain's Pain Balm and was immediately relieved and soon cured. The liniment is sold by A L Bibbins.
An old newspaper fragment advertises various tonics and patent medicines sold by A. L. Bibbins and partners in Cincinnati and Winchester. It praises products like Morley Little Pills, Ambrosia Mineral Salt, and Liver Kidney and Bladder remedies. Claims include cures and health boosts for families, with prices noted for greenbacks.
A cryptic note states that Mountain Tea is the only way to cure them and drive them away, attributed to Bibbins and priced at 35 cents. The fragment reflects a medicinal claim tied to a named individual.
Weatherwax of Wyandott recalls near death from consumption as his father and sister died. He credits Dr King New Discovery with saving him after an attack of pneumonia left him in a dire state. The ad touts throat and chest cures and trial bottles offered by A L Bibbins drug trial.
A fragmented OCR item mentions Henry R and Richard N Y in connection with beds. The readable portion hints at a running event or listing but lacks clear actions, dates, or places to confirm details. Further readable fragments are needed to produce a precise summary.
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