10 Nov 1921
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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1921
Page
1
Bedford Iowa newspaper notice states A W Hamblin is editor and publisher with subscription rates listed for advance payment at one dollar per year and local post office filing as second class mail.
Residents argue the open top cement filter vat at the city plant endangers children as water depth far exceeds anyone’s height. They urge the city council to cover the vat or install a railing to prevent a drowning accident.
A nostalgic passage extols neighborly love and mutual aid as a wholesome community spirit. It contrasts harmony with gossip and fear, noting lending with willing hearts and the joy of shared calm, while recounting personal memories of quarrels and illness.
A terse line recalls a quarrel where associates with gall clash with a neighbor. The speaker scolds Uncle John for troubling kin, highlighting a petty domestic dispute as the sorriest contention among the feuds.
A collage of chores and labor by a mother on an Ohio farm is detailed by Collier's Weekly and cited by the West Point Nebraska Republican as proof that ordinary mothers contribute vast value to family wealth. The piece lists meals cooked, garments made, bread baked, desserts prepared, vegetables grown, poultry raised, butter churned, jars put up, laundry cleaned, and hours spent in sweeping and washing, totaling an implied value of $115,480.50. It argues mothers deserve recognition beyond retirement savings.
The piece argues anti-religionists misread Genesis linking creation to ancient life. It asserts God created original matter and granted it life and a deathless soul in time. A second section notes a man slipping from self care, shaving poorly, wearing worn sleeves, and losing hope, prompting concern from friends.
A reflective critique describes a decaying town and merchant neglect. The piece contrasts a dull grimy storefront with a decaying street scene and warns that towns lacking gumption lose their edge to peers. Excerpt emphasizes decline and competition among towns.
Adams Co Free Press reports the Seat Warmers association in Central Park and the Curbstone Real Estate Society of Corning plan a final joint session during Indian Summer. Members in good standing and others will attend to recount summer activities before winter quarters. The Curbstones may reorganize the Boar's Nest for winter amusements once barred by gambling.
A Bristow Adams penned piece proclaims a newspaper as a home oriented chronicle of daily life. It frames the paper as a community conduit linking birth love and death with goods commerce and shared memory for readers of all ages.
Iowa bank in Taylor county presents its October 31 1921 resources totaling 91910.65 with loans and discounts 77852.53 bonds 0 cash items 7058.12. liabilities show 25000 capital stock 44620.07 deposits and 19752.19 time certificates. Directors L. Terrell notary public Paige and Lewis sign the statement with officers F N Lewis C P Lewis M D Lewis acknowledging accuracy.
The Clearfield Enterprise notes a spirited clash over a New Market issue as J. J. Holds His Noes and John Clark exchange barbed jibes with supervisor Bowen defending his stance. The quarrel draws reader interest though likely not as much as expected.
A Hopkins Journal note describes nuptials in Kansas City where marrying couples often face upheaval shortly after the ceremony, yet tying the knot in that locale remains a notable quirk.
Advertised letters list shows addressees Geo Hardin Clifford Rex Carrick C N Nelson P M with brief Geneva style notation. Names appear across multiple initials and surnames indicating undelivered mail items and potential missing addresses.
B E Rushing loaded a car of horses Saturday night for Lancaster Pennsylvania to go by express. It seems incredible that a car load of horses would travel that distance at three dollars less per head than by freight. Express charges on the shipment were six hundred forty dollars. Regular stock cars are replaced with barred and screened cars with feeding places, provided by railroads for express shipments. Humeston New Ira.
By virtue of a general execution issued August 27 1918 from Taylor County Iowa District Court in favor of A C McClurg Co against Waldrip Office Supply Co and Leo Waldrip for 144 dollars plus costs and fees, a sheriff’s sale of Lot Five Dennis Subdivision of Lots 13 and 14 Jenks Addition to Blockton will be held for cash November 14 1921 at 2 PM in front of the Bedford Court House. W M Parrish Sheriff.
Notice in the District Court at Bedford Iowa Taylor County November term 1921 to all interested persons show cause why instrument should not be probated as last will and testament of deceased dated October 27 1921 W M Kinnison Clerk of District Court plus Sheriff sale details model of property in Colfax Blockton to satisfy judgment in favor of A A Morganon against Celia Prolint and Dan Propst with parcels Lots 2 and 4 and part of Lot 5 in Block One Colfax Addition to Colfax now Blockton Taylor County Iowa sale at Bedford courthouse on the 16th day of November at 2 PM with costs and attorneys fees listed
In District Court November Term 1921 State of Iowa Taylor County No 2742 You are notified that a document claimed to be the last will of Sarah A Helm deceased dated Oct 28 1908 has been filed opened and read The hearing to prove the will is set for November 22 1921 at the Bedford Court House or at the Clerk of Court Why the instrument should not be probated and allowed as the last Will and Testament of the deceased Dated Bedford Iowa Oct 24 1921
In Taylor County District Court a petition by George B. Reed seeks title in fee simple to the west half of the southwest quarter and west half of the southeast quarter of Section Nine, Township 67 North, Range 32 West. Reed alleges ten years adverse possession and seeks decree, reform of deeds to convey Sarah A. Reed’s interest, and permanent injunction against defendants.
Notice to interested persons that on September 27 1921 Minnie Christensen was appointed Administrator of Marinus Christ Christensen deceased by the Clerk of the District Court Taylor County Iowa. Debts to the estate must be paid to the Administrator and claims presented legally authenticated for allowance by the court. Dated September 28 1921.
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