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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1933
Page
3
The Celebration Next Tuesday Bedford opens its doors for Independence Day events inviting all Taylor countians and friends from nearby areas. Committees of the Community Club have organized a day of entertainment and camaraderie expected to rival any local celebration. Plan now to spend the Fourth in Bedford and join many in spending the day with friends.
City council tightens stop sign enforcement on Main Street to curb lax driving amid narrow downtown streets. Ruling against freight trucks unloading downtown wares aims to ease traffic flow and avoid blocking lanes, preserving Bedford’s accident-free downtown record for the year.
Clipped editorial voices sentiment that modern times foster equality and neighborly aid. It argues suffering bonds people, revealing generosity. contrasts past weaponry with future progress showcased by the Chicago World's Fair, noting a shift from six-shooters to machine guns.
The New Yorker notes that economy measures face more resistance than tax bills as the aging public contends with governance and fiscal policy, highlighting the difficulty of enacting spending controls amid political drift.
An Albany Knickerbocker Press item notes an economist explaining that a man who borrowed $1 in 1919 would now owe about $3.33, while the lender would likely accept around 33 cents.
The Humorist notes a French composer being summoned after an incident with a publisher. The man allegedly attacked the publisher with a heavy roll of manuscript music while seeking to push a hit composed song.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette quotes Ely Culbertsor suggesting bridge stereotypes may boost marriages by increasing the pool of eligible widows and widowers. The remark frames bridge as social matchmaking rather than just a game.
Dr Julius Klein remarks during the Boston Herald report that the business faces trial and hopes for leniency or probation to allow a fresh start for the enterprise.
A Cedar Rapids Gazette reader notes the paradox of large bottles sold with claims of a single cure for dandruff and similar conditions, examining marketing tactics and consumer expectations in the advertising era.
A fragmented OCR snippet cites a line about low mood reducing hostility to work from Ohio State Journal and a Dunbar quote about assets that freeze being water rich, noting a Phoenix reference. The passage mixes periodical snippets without a clear narrative or date.
A stray remark about Hamblin’s sick appendix leads to reflections on hospital visits and nurses. The passage praises a farmer’s wife who named her daughter after her husband’s former sweetheart, calling for recognition of her gracious actions.
Col Beemer of Gravity forwards a clipping from the Corning paper about the Wayne Denton sale held on the fifth. The report says cows averaged 45 dollars, horses performed better than expected, hens 76 cents each, young chicks 14 cents each by the hundred, corn 32.46 cents and oats 19 cents. Piper & Beemer used the sale's effects to plan several fall and winter sales.
Fred Fisher of Clarinda recovered his Elgin open faced watch buried in a cornfield on a Gravity area farm about thirty years ago. The watch, found by Spriggs, was returned to Fisher who had it repaired and rendered in near mint condition despite losing the crystal.
Dr Hines reports his three year old high school saddle horse escaped from a locked box stall Thursday morning. A long used halter disappeared and tracks matching the colt were found near town. The doctor suspects an attempted theft near a gravel highway side road, but how the horse opened the barn door remains a mystery.
Last Monday afternoon Louie Hurst found a swarm of bees in the back seat of his car parked in front of his sister-in-law Mrs Maude Keller on Church street. His father in law Gus Pryor aided by smoke and motion drove the bees from the vehicle. He remains wary of lingering stings as he now checks the car before entry per Leon Journal-Reporter.
Tama County keeps its auto licenses paid with no arrests, praised by Major Connelly of Marshalltown from the state department who calls Tama the most thoroughly cleaned up county on unpaid licenses for its size. Two unpaid licenses remain but owners promised to settle, Sheriff Harris says he is confident.
Hopkins Journal notes babies now come C O D like parcel post when people fail to pay, doctors in towns demand cash on delivery. Blockton News quips about readers who do not take the paper seeing the content, implying a circulation leak.
The Humorist notes a new Russian instrument claimed to be similar to a saxophone yet simpler to master, while commenting that Russia faces ongoing troubles. The remark frames the innovation as a bright spot amid persistent difficulties.
A San Diego Union piece quips that health is priceless yet paying rent remains a hard daily burden for residents, framing the tension between well being and living costs in a modern urban setting.
The Life report suggests Europe faces inability to pay its debts without cancellation. It notes the complex pressures and hints at financial negotiations, implying that debt relief may be required to settle obligations. No specific countries or amounts are named.
A clipped exchange mocks travel anxieties as a punchy note on trains and military titles. The snippet mentions Kentucky and colonels, hinting at regional jokes about transportation and authority in a historical Virginia paper.
Miss Leona Burge wed Kenneth Datell in Gering Nebraska at her step-brother Cleo Burge’s home on June 15. Numerous local updates follow about funerals, visitors, world’s fair attendance, travels, and social visits among Gravity residents and nearby towns.
The L S H club gathered Thursday at Mrs. R F Thompson’s home and served refreshments. Next meeting set for July 13 with Mrs. James. Brooks. several residents, including Mr. and Mrs. John Hutchinson and daughter Elsie, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Hutchinson, and Mrs. Neva Wells, visited at the Ernest Thompson home. Wheat cutting noted due to dry weather. Ray Dougherty of New Market is ill with heart trouble. Several visits to Clarinda and Shenandoah noted among local residents and hay hand cook work by Mrs. Perry Hurdle group. others, including Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Borden, Mrs. Allie Guinther, and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wise, visited Shenandoah or Clarinda.
Frank E. Johnson laments that many who should be tradesmen practice law. U S Senator Joseph T. Robinson notes an incongruity in fighting for peace. University of Chicago president Robert M Hutchins warns universities fear corrupt capital more than Communistic organizations.
At the Library Mrs. Cora Beall notes readers lack new best sellers yet can find joy on existing shelves. She highlights Tom Jones Forsyte Saga Poe Durman Jane Eyre Trollope Pride and Prejudice Cranford Marilyn era titles plus classics like Don Quixote Old Wives Tales Vanity Fair and Quixote and essays by Lamb Carlyle and Ruskin as worthwhile summer reading.
Mr and Mrs Ted Boyer visited Newt Aldridge home Monday Mrs B Vincent visited friends in Sharpsburg Thursday The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church held a food sale at Clyde Taylor store Saturday Mr and Mrs Guy Campbell and Mr and Mrs Ernie Jewell visited Vernon Valentine Sunday Mr Edwards visiting his son at Guthrie Center this week Miss Katherine Morris of Bedford visiting Jesse Morris home Refreshments served Tommy of Sioux Er Rekav returned home after two weeks at EBL Pinney’s home Mr Nessen drove down for them Saturday evening Mr and Mrs Lew Cundy and children and Wayne Hamblin attended Frances Candy wedding at Batavia Lester Akers of Gravity is Tack y Times Presa Rialto This ticket admits you Bring it along
Miss Grace Grimes and Forest McAlpin were married in Maryville on Thursday and will reside on the McAlpin farm. Hawleyville lost to Villisca 10 to 4 in kittenball Sunday. several local residents visited relatives and moved or traveled to new homes as notes of community life. Eugene McAlpin remains a patient at Hand Hospital Shenandoah after recent surgery. Dr. L E Elliott and son Harold plan a Los Angeles move with stops in Boulder and other places. Burton Scott and family moved to Orval Bateman property. J E Jett and grandson Keith Edward Jett visited Nodaway. Hobart Owen and Steve Bentley bought new automobiles.
Lowell Dallas Center notes say Miller of Yorktown visited a few days last week with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Miller, during a brief family gathering.
Mrs Ned Combs and Mrs Mable Worthington swisit ed in Maloy Friday. Lawrence Thompson visiting his aunt Mrs Ned Combs and parents Mr and Mrs Ray Thompson of Yorktown. Ben Wiley called to Oren Wiley home Friday for death of two little children in a house fire. Beulah Newman of Red Oak visiting Ora Mains. J G Handford visited Friday with sister Mrs Elmer Stephenson near Clarinda.
A short exchange turns on mistaken identity and a claim of debt. One speaker insists the other mirrors Jones, while the other denies the likeness but admits owing $10 to the speaker. The lines reveal a playful confrontation about recognition and money.
A cryptic remark notes boys hesitate to reveal a painful admission as costs rise sharply, described as paying through the nose. The line hints at social pressure and financial strain influencing honesty and openness.
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