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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1906
Page
1
W M Jackson of Bedford attended to legal business in Clearfield Tuesday and is making a swift race for the county attorneyship according to the Clearfield Enterprise.
On last Thursday the officers and directors of the New Market Savings Bank were elected for the ensuing year. They are E. Tomlinson as president J. S. Harris as vice president C. B. Tomlinson as cashier J. W. Denny as assistant cashier Directors include L. Lewis Ralph Miller I. W. Abbott Ed Cavendar J. C. Walker J. S Harris and H. E. Tomlinson. New Market Herald.
Bedford audience greets attorney W M Jackson on a campaign swing for county attorney. Jackson twice held the office previously and is stressing his vigorous record while meeting voters, leaving a lasting impression on Lenox county residents.
A dog thought mad was killed Friday in Villisca after it followed W. H. Dow's young daughter home from school. Dow kept the animal near his property until an officer arrived and shot it. News notes the event as a local report.
Dr Bennett sustained a broken rib after a train lurch at Creston yards while boarding a coach Monday evening. A passerby traveler prevented a more serious injury by catching him as the seat gave way and the accident occurred.
Thos Mathers drives a two year old D B colt 15 hands high 900 pounds with a promising gait. He refused 700 for the colt and plans to send it to Bedford for training on the track. He expects to realize 10 000 from the sale. The Hopkins Journal notes the potential profitability.
Art Godwyn came home Saturday after a five year tour of the west and south. He spent time in Old Mexico and Australia and now feels warmer toward Lenox. He plans a brief visit with family before a trip through the north and east and settling down content with his world. He served in Co. I Bedford during the Spanish-American War and saw active duty in the Philippines.
Mrs Robert Harvey leaves for Ohio on Monday planning about a month away with a one or two day stop in Chicago to visit a relative. The trip offers a chance to revisit childhood scenes and mingle with old schoolmates and friends, a source of true enjoyment per the Blockton News.
W S Franklin delivered a prized span of jet black four and five year old mares to a Mr Ayr party in town on Friday. The top price of 400 dollars was paid for the pair, reported as the best span exported in years. Franklin, though able to keep such valuable stock, felt the price was too high to risk on a longer run.
Proposals for a school house in Holt Township Taylor county Iowa will be received until 1 PM June 4 1906 Plans and specifications may be seen at Farmers and Merchants Bank Gravity Iowa The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder The committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids Send bids to E H Baker Corning Iowa Committee members are E P Baker J H McPherrin W A Liesharpt
Mr and Mrs 8S D Maxwell attended the 62nd wedding anniversary of his parents Mr and Mrs Jas Maxwell in St Joseph Missouri. The couple, Buchanan county's oldest residents, have lived on their farm since 1838 buying it at 125 per acre. Sixty five guests joined a basket dinner at their home near Krug park with speeches by Rev C C Armstrong Edward Maxwell and J A Maxwell.
S C Blair school superintendent of St Albans West Virginia reports his young daughter recovered from St Vitus dance after three bottles of Electric Bitters, marketed as a quick cure for nervous debility female weakness and malaria. Sold by A L Bibbins at 50 cents.
The General Federation of Women's Clubs announces its biennial meeting in St. Paul from May 30 to June 7. The Chicago Great Western Railway offers a one fare plus 2 dollars round trip to St. Paul from May 28 to 31 with return by June 9 and extension privileges. For details contact a Great Western agent or J. P. Elmer G P A St Paul Minn.
A WV father credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve for stopping a dangerous surgical operation to remove a large malignant ulcer from his daughter’s hip. He reports persistent use fully cured the condition. Cures cuts burns and injuries. 25c at A L Bibbin's druggist.
Gravity baseball team, fresh off defeating Bedford Sluggers last Thursday, meets the same team this afternoon. Bedford covers the expenses, and local fans are urged to attend for a good ball game.
Notice from M. C. McMahsou announcing immediate close of harness business after sale and asking all debtors for shop work or merchandise to settle at once. Books located at the feed barn on West Main Street 19té.
The Commercial Club has been active aiding Bedford’s business interests and aims to attract factories to boost employment and make Bedford a better place to live and work. The letter urges supporting local industry, especially a cigar factory, noting Sperry employs one man and could hire a dozen with salaries of 12 to 15 dollars weekly, revitalizing the town like the Rochon era.
Antionette confronts her father about marriage to Harry. The father cites Harry lacks a regular business or job. he urges Harry to advertise and prove solvency before blessing their union. The tearful girl insists Harry will succeed and longs for him despite her father’s doubt.
A Victorian era advertisement claims constant motion damages kidneys and promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a cure for kidney and bladder diseases. It cites Geo. Hansan, a Lima locomotive engineer, who suffered from engine vibration and found relief after using the remedy, as well as a note from H. B. Rhoads.
The Iowa State Register and Leader announces a special rate of $2.00 for six days and $3.00 including Sunday, valid from now until January 1 1907. Des Moines publication praised as a leading metropolitan paper in the west.
An old advertisement proclaims Dr King’s New Life Pills as the most famous strike breakers for liver and bowels. It claims quick settlement of troubles and ongoing purifying work, labeling them the best cure for constipation, headache, and dizziness. A. L. Bibbins, druggist, is named.
Primary voters in Jackson Township will cast ballots June 8 from 2 to 6 pm at Hoover School House. J. W. Stewart is the commissioner for Jackson Township.
A political notice invites Republican electors of Iowa's Eighth District to a Creston convention on June 5, 1906 at 1 pm to nominate a congressional candidate and choose committeemen. Delegates are apportioned by county and Roosevelt vote totals from 1904, with each county receiving a fixed base plus additional delegates per 200 votes or more. County central committees will select delegates before June 5. J. N. Miller and Jas. H. Jamison announce.
The Tacket family home in Alliance Kentucky recalls 1903 as a year of blood with severe lung bleeding and a near death. The speaker credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption with saving his life after four bottles, claiming permanent cure. It is guaranteed for sore lungs coughs and colds with trial bottle free at A L Bibbin’s drug store.
Health advice claims most cases come from constipation. It promotes Orion Laxative Fruite Syrup as a cure for chronic constipation, saying it stimulates liver and bowels. The ad asserts the product is mild, pleasant, and free of nausea or griping, urging readers to refuse substitutes. By H. B. Rhoads.
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