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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1909
Page
2
A Woman's Home Companion article outlines a businesslike marriage plan. It itemizes assets, then allocates funds into operating expenses, a sinking fund, repairs and depreciation, contingent fund, and emergency fund. Salaries to partners depend on prudent management and may prompt an investigating committee to curb extravagance.
W S Jordan, once county auditor, reported to The Journal last Friday a four hundred foot stretch along the Burlington Route right of way near W W Owen property and A A Berry Seed warehouses where grass was killed in evenly spaced shoe prints. The marks suggested a person walked on the grass, with each step killing the grass, then wandered away and returned.
The Clarinda Journal reports curious grass destruction over 400 feet by a single stride leave dark footprints resembling a large man's boot. Mr. Jordan queries what could dull turf and how the grass died in such a line, drawing visitors who marvel at the strange marks.
The court notifies you to appear at the Court House in Bedford Taylor County Iowa on September 28 1909 at 10 o'clock a m to attend probate of a document purporting to be the last will of Isabelle Stewart deceased Taylor County Iowa Show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate Signed REN H FULLER Clerk of the District Court May 7 1909.
M L Burt applies for a twenty year extension of the electric light franchise granted to C Wilbur Wisy under ordinance No 67. The extension proposal will be voted by Bedford qualified electors on June 14 1909 from 1 PM to 7 PM. Attest F N Lewis mayor and Elmer T Brige city clerk.
There is widespread catarrh believed to be incurable in past years but now viewed as a constitutional disease. Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co. claims to cure by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. The company offers 100 dollars for any failing case and sells for 75 cents. remedies and circulars are available through physicians.
An advertisement urges constipation relief with Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a permanent fix. It cites examples from Quincy Illinois Speed Missouri Stonewall Mississippi and claims the product tones intestinal muscles, offering a 50 cent bottle and a dollar size for families. Readers may request a free trial by sending name and address to Dr. W. B. Caldwell in Monticello Illinois.
A collection of aphorisms cites Sydney Smith on hiring gardens and birds, the value of deep breathing for digestion, and the balance between respecting the past and embracing change. The phrases highlight caution about excess or resistance in adaptation.
Description and pedigree outline a sorrel four year old Percheron foal of Rubis and Florin lines with strong conformation and action. Dam Black Nell and Avata lines listed. Foal to be offered for the 1909 season at T Weir’s on Hoover farm with $10 insurance to cover colt and suck. Owners to be charged if mares are kept or county leaves. Care noted as not liable for accidents.
Request for Allen's Toot-Ease A powder promoting a free sample to relieve swollen tired smarting feet. Mentions sanitary corn pad invention and addresses Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy New York.
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