29 Sep 1921
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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1921
Page
1
The Ord Free Press Independent Newspaper notes ASW Hamblin as Editor and Publisher. Local coverage highlights community events and notices from the Ord area, preserving the paper’s traditional editorial leadership and publishing role.
Subscription rates paid in advance per year are listed as one dollar. The notice notes standard second class mail entry at the Bedford post office.
A satirical critique cites the Maryland battleship as the world’s most efficient money burner. It cost forty two million dollars to build and equip, with eight 16 inch guns, high per-shot costs, and annual upkeep near two million dollars. The piece questions long term fiscal sustainability and hints at broader wartime profiteering.
Des Moines reports a new filibuster plan against the Volsted anti beer bill as Congress reconvenes. The Iowa Anti-Saloon League warns of stiff fights to force action, with calls urging Senators and Congressmen to move the measure promptly.
A local report states that a delegation will be sent to Washington to advocate the enactment of the Volsted Bill if further trouble arises. The plan was described as a precautionary move to push the measure through amid ongoing concerns.
The Guss community club met to discuss a new fireproof building to replace burned stores. They aim for a two story structure with club rooms in the basement and a store room on the first floor, with a possible second story for Odd Fellows lodge rooms.
List of names includes Miss Charlotte Brown for ladies and J W Ackley Charlies N Nelson P M for gentlemen. Public notice indicates items awaiting pickup at local post office for the week ending September 24 1921.
The September 12 1921 meeting allowed numerous claims from Acres BlackmarCo to Farm Bureau Assn and others for supplies and services. Petitions for tax refunds were granted for C J Moore Jno Tillier and J H Stimson. The Board instructed the County Attorney to collect money for insane care and fixed county home steward salary at 1600 dollars.
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