17 Nov 1921
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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1921
Page
1
Bedford Free Press announces rates and publication details. Subscription in advance remains one dollar per year. Editor A. W. Hamblin oversees operations at Bedford Iowa post office listings.
A publisher touts a book as the shame of the world but the essay argues there is far more goodness than vice in humanity. It warns that habitual focus on shame may stain society and corrupt the heart, while noting exceptions prove human decency endures.
A Thanksgiving hymn opens this note praising ripeness and gratitude. The writer recounts visiting the county seat of the "city beautiful" on a Saturday evening in Warren G. Harding's domain, noting politeness, a Free Press office visit, and a belief the city is not bad. He comments on local behavior, legal notices, and the Bedford community spirit, ending with an ad for reduced lamp prices and Bedford Street.
A personal note reads like a humble holiday reflection. The writer laments weakness and near eternity, asking forgiveness for past wrongs. He suggests sanctifying the home with gratitude on this Thanksgiving Day and signs the message as Uncle John.
The article urges readers to drop the habit of saying I ought to do this and I ought to do that. It argues that hesitating leads to failure and that a real man commits with I shall do this or I shall do that.
Taylo r County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on October 27 1921. The document lists assessments fixed for railroad and telephone lines across townships including Bedford, Dallas, Grant Grove and Mason with numerous company names and amounts. followed by the October 31 1921 condition of State Savings Bank Sharpsburg Taylor County detailing assets and liabilities and sworn statements by bank officers F L Hamblin and C H Young plus notary Ella B Young.
John T. Maloy M D physician and surgeon offers special attention to internal diseases from offices with Dr Paschal on West Main Street Bedford Iowa contacts include phone 218 for appointments and consultations.
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