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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1901
Page
5
Elder J Will Walters delivers an address on May 19 1901 focusing on Jesus wilderness temptation after 18 years of toil. The sermon links Jesus experiences to human life, noting temptations to power and fame and the proof of steadfast faith, urging youths to seek spiritual greatness.
A long reflective passage on vision, spirit, and moral development contrasts worldly desire with deeper meaning. It stresses that true insight comes through Holy Spirit guidance, and warns that without such guidance the soul is drawn to vanity rather than higher purpose. The piece cites Jesus as example of guided vision. It then shifts to a local legal note: Taylor County wins a major suit in Corning, dismissing Tackett's $10,000 claim after a trial about damages from a bridge incident that killed a son and injured others.
Press dispatches note W. E. Crum Jr. competing in the one hundred yard dash and the mile bicycle race. He attends the Iowa State University at Iowa City and is expected to win honors in the sporting field.
A second surgical operation was performed on Mrs Keith. The procedure produced relief and improved her condition, according to medical staff.
The Free Press reports Ambrose Cobb called in to share news after installing a telephone at his home south of town. He marked his 59th birthday on Monday, recalling his younger days and his wife’s marriage. The piece celebrates his happiness and wishing him long life and continued success.
Frank Haddock son of J N Haddock of Greenfield is in the civil service. He has been transferred from the South Atlantic to the Pacific service as principal stenographer with the chief quartermaster. He will proceed to Fort St Michaels and Nome Alaska to assume his duties.
A dark pony and a black pony colt one year old with halter strayed six miles south of Corning on May 8. A reward is offered for information leading to their return by K. R. L. of Stortencer, Corning.
Pink eye has appeared among the horses owned by W. H. and D. W. Pace in Jackson township Taylor County. Authorities urge immediate action to stamp out the disease in its incipiency to prevent spread.
Rand Lumber Company replaced dilapidated fences and gates on the property facing Court Street with fine dressed upright boards and new gates, presenting a notable improvement to the block.
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