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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
6
The session is unfavorable but opportunities remain for seasonal dry goods. E S Van Sickle promotes Silk and White Goods lines with price ranges from 5c to $1.00, Wash Goods in new colors, Muslin Underwear, Knitwear, and Union Suits for all ages, plus discounted Rugs Carpets and Lace Curtains as stock is reduced.
A Taylor County voters appeal cites Adams County convention action of March 21, 1908 endorsing R. G. Weisell of Corning as Democratic candidate for water from the Adams Taylor district. They argue the county should supply the nominee after seventeen years of Taylor county candidates. Weisell, editor of the Corning Free Press, has led a long career in local Democratic publishing and party leadership.
The message extols a young Democrat as the strongest challenger to Col. Hepburn, lauding his character and campaigning ability while urging party unity. It criticizes railroad interests and recounts campaign bureau ties, noting past payments and partisan maneuvering as progressives push to curb corporate influence and reform Iowa elections.
Des Moines reports strong Cummins support with expected margins of 25 000 to 50 000 over Alligan on June 2. The piece asserts the near certainty of Cummins’ win and notes reactions within the progressive Republican base. It also mentions Senators Allison and Dolliver opposing Knute Nelson's amendment to the Aldrich bill on national bank deposits.
The Sharpsburg Presbyterian church hosts a Memorial sermon for old soldiers with the Sharpsburg Concert Band. A male quartet sings and the evening discourse is titled The Scarlet Thread. The Sharpsburg School graduation was well attended with certificates presented by County School Supt. Kuhn. The graduating class includes Hazel Lovitt Eula Bates Willie Beckett Eva Rutlagen Boassie Sweigard. Various musical selections and recitations were performed by attendees and guests.
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