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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1906
Page
6
City officials and councilmen for the first to third wards listed, including C A Orth S Evans George Daniels J S Hanshaw Hindman Will Dailison and others, with roles like street committee and attorney, names repeated across wards. The article notes James W. Beauchamp and Thomas Meredith among local officers and committee assignments.
Local fraternal groups announce meeting dates at Masonic halls and other venues. Taylor Lodge No 156 AF and A M holds the first Thursday evening on or before full moon. Triangle Chapter No 68 R A M meets second Monday evening monthly. Rose Temple No 89 Rathbone Sisters meet on first third Fridays at K P hall. Bedford Lodge No 101 K of P and other bodies schedule monthly gatherings with officers listed.
Baptist Sunday school 9:30 preaching 10:45 and 7:30 Young Peoples plan 6:30 prayer meetings midweek 7330 covenant and communion notices Saturday before third Sunday. Methodist Sunday school 9:45 services 11:00 and 7:30 Junior league 2:30 Epworth 6:20 prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30. Presbyterian Sunday school 4:45 services 11:00 and 7:30 Young People 6:20 prayer 7:30. Christian Church Sunday school 9:45 services 11:00 and 7:30 Young Peoples 6:30 weekly prayer meetings midweek. Pastor names and exact dates included.
The Chicago Great Western Railway announces reduced fares on homeseekers tickets to Minnesota North Dakota and the Canadian North at about half rates on specific Tuesdays. Tickets available through Great Western agents including J. P. Elmer G P A St. Paul. State number in party and destination when purchasing.
An old newspaper style feature promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Stone-root as remedies for heart valve affections and other cardiac symptoms. Cited authorities claim toning and strengthening of the heart and general tonic effects, with testimonials and references to medical authorities.
Turbulent Russia reports two new political groups in September advocating total exclusion of Jews from politics and military service. Moscow platform pushes evicting Jews via expatriation, while Baltic regions face renewed terrorism and peasant unrest. Police claim to uncover a terrorist network linked to Stolypin, with a Jew named among attackers.
Sept 8 report states social revolutionists claim credit for General Min’s murder while denying Stolypin assassination. Moscow governor general balks at wage payments to strikers amid threats of penalties. Warsaw reports 2000 arrests in a police sweep with complaints of brutality. Uriesipolsky notes agrarian unrest as peasants cut forests. Cossacks dispatched to restore order.
A London Spectator piece contrasts Mussulman creed with convenience and equality, noting a devout follower will not drink alcohol, lift the harem veil, or take insurance unless necessary for freedom, while remaining faithful to creed even amid business pressures. A second item recalls physicians praising wives for their careful, strategic notices at home, revealing domestic diplomacy and timely alerts that interrupt late hours.
A druggist backed guarantee promises refund if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure piles within six days. The ad stresses relief from itching pain bleeding and protruding hemorrhoids with a tested topical treatment.
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