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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1900
Page
1
We advertise quality clothing at low prices with strong claim of superiority. Unlined Serge coats and vests for summer at 5.5 to 1.5 dollars and Walk Over Shoes at 3.50. These items presented as best value and finish to appeal to shoppers.
Republicans crowded the Bedford court room for Pete Wadworth’s campaign speech amid a threatened weather night. Wadworth spoke an hour on the paramount issue while Quincy Blankenship praised the Democrats and a Lincoln League was announced for August 30 at the Court House. Auditor John M Gainey led a closing song as audiences lingered for more music.
The article promotes a liniment named Mothers Friend claiming to prevent pain and danger of childbirth. It asserts women deserve a remedy for the approaching motherhood ordeal and offers a booklet Before Baby is Born, free upon request from Bradfield Regulator Company, Atlanta, Ga.
A Terre Haute Express account details the first passenger train over Southern Indiana out of Terre Haute. A party including Mrs. Anna Hayman and Miss Jessie Perdue toured the line, visited Bedford quarries, and observed construction quality and scenery. The piece lauds the railroad and its representatives.
Boston notes Timothy Coakley a prominent lawyer who campaigned for Bryan four years ago now backs McKinley and Roosevelt. From Yellowstone Park he writes his brother that he remains a silver man but opposes any flag destruction and would not vote for Bryan on the new Democratic platform. He says the West and Northwest back expansion and that Bryan will win few electoral votes this year after his Philippine experiences.
The Co D 27th Regiment reunion at Shanswick on August 16 attracted many, despite a noon storm. County and congressional candidates Wadsworth Miers gave speeches. Ada Whitted won prettiest attendee and the cake prize.
Mrs. I. B. Hunt of Lime Ridge Wisconsin faced surgery for a severe stomach ache and jaundice but after seven bottles of Electric Bitters was completely cured, gaining weight and strength. The ad touts the remedy as guaranteed for stomach liver and kidney issues with a 50 cent price at Messick and Dodd’s drug store. It also notes testimonials from L V M Toutjian family Armenians in Philadelphia and W B Conklin of Bowersville Ohio praising Foley’s Kidney Cure.
This piece compiles a full roster of Lawrence County men in Capt. Henry Davis' Company F of the Mexican War and lists field officers for Indiana regiments, notes survivors and deaths, and recounts the Buena Vista battle and a near clash between Generals Lane and Lane. It adds personal reminiscences and a local history motive.
A promotional notice touts Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo offering his Favorite Prescription as a cure for feminine ailments. It cites Emma Richardson of Kentucky and claims lasting health gains from the medicine and related tonics, urging private consultation and home delivery.
A West Side hunter near Purdue chased a fox squirrel into a hickory sapling after a tumble. He recovered his gun barrels, pried loose from the stock, then reassembled the weapon and shot the squirrel about 20 feet up. Lafayette Call.
Advertisements tout Bucklen is Arnica Salve as the best pain remedy for burns cuts and sores with a 25 cent price and guaranteed cure. Local notices report Cannedy brothers buying Hendricks barber shop and John Hendricks joining the new firm. Also claims Foley kidney cure and Foley honey and tar as remedies and notes visits from W C Elliott and the Hilcott family visiting Vincennes.
A colonial era ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for constipation and bodily disorders. Separately a recruiting officer visits Prairie Du Chien with two weeks to enlist for Regular Service in Heavy Artillery or infantry with campaigns in the Philippines Pacific Slope or Northwest. In Prairie Du Chien a police officer fatally wounds a Wild West Show artilleryman in a dispute, triggering a riot. Marshal Lindner and Policeman Merrill are injured. Buffalo Bill Cody intercedes to restore order. Governor Scofield’s troop call is countermanded.
A letter urges readers to use Foley's Kidney Cure early in Bright's disease or diabetes. The writer, W. C. Bhiliott, warns of high death rates from these illnesses and claims the medicine can be a certain cure when taken in early stages.
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