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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1900
Page
1
Volume edition advertisement proclaims discounts on men’s furnishings including neckwear shirts collars hose underwear and wash ties all at half price. sells extra pants and suits for men boys and children with a broad claim of first class quality and remarkable value as stock must be sold.
A roundup of short items from Martinsville and nearby towns. Movements include Wes Rout and D. C. Debority visiting Kansas City, County Commissioner W. C. Denniston’s Monday trip, and Lafe Martin visiting John Walker’s family. Several locals travel for visits, training, or vacations, plus a heat incident affecting a wagon horse. The July McClure's Magazine features Kipling, Bryan, Chinese railways, and Britain relations.
Theodore Roosevelt’s stirring seconding of William McKinley’s renomination at the Philadelphia convention is lauded as a patriotic, forceful appeal. The speech defends prosperity, national honor, and a proactive foreign policy, urging support for McKinley and warning Democrats against reversal of gains.
The Republicans declare a record of achievement and a national program. They praise McKinley, defend gold standard, tariff, and free trade openness, and promise continued pro business policy, naval power, and expansion of markets. They condemn Democratic plans and urge unity behind Republican leadership.
A mother describes her starving baby and a doctor diagnosing the cause as lack of nourishment. He praises Doctor Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery for restoring stomach function, blood nourishment, and overall health. Mrs. Ellen Bacon of Shutesbury credits the remedy with rapid improvement and a twenty pound gain after years of stomach trouble.
Charles W. Fairbanks United States senator from Indiana chaired the resolutions committee at the Republican national convention in Philadelphia He submitted the platform proposed for the campaign to the convention and the party to stand upon the ticket.
The public opposes funding free registry and buying foreign built ships for an American merchant marine. Voters view the idea as repugnant, explaining why no political party supports free ships.
The piece argues for expanding protectionist speakers across the southern commonwealths to win three or four extra electoral votes for McKinley. It also warns Reformers to counter Tammany’s push for sweeping reform while defending its own record on taxes and the Tammany trust.
Bedford residents heard Miss Josepha Franklin describe six years as a Christian missionary in Da moh India. She spoke at the Baptist church and then the M E church, detailing mission work at Camel, nationalities, famine relief, and government aid. Collections raised about $29 in one can, $70 total, plus $22 at the M R E church.
The article notes per capita circulation reached $26.58 on May 1, up from $21.10 at Bryan's nomination in 1896, arguing that the free silver setback has not halted circulation growth and highlighting sustained economic momentum.
Prosperity indicators show total money in circulation up 182 percent over 30 years and deposits in savings banks up 327 percent. The figures reflect broader economic expansion and growing public savings.
The piece argues against Hon. H. Clay Evans, MacKinley’s pension commissioner, noting Democrats denounce him while veterans’ groups support him. It cites Evans’ first three years as widening widows claims compared to the Democratic predecessor, amid rising widow deaths. Also included is data on national bank note circulation as of May 31, 1900, with yearly and monthly changes and reserves.
Lawrence Eiidge of Barrington Illinois claims Foley's Honey Tar cured his long standing chronic asthma and says the remedy gives positive relief in all asthma cases. He warns to take no substitute and signs as W C Elliott.
The three months ended March 31, 1900 show a rise of 3,915,281 in total imports of merchandise, gold and silver into Havana compared with 1809. In March 1900 the total imports reached 4,333,726. Imports from the United States during March 1900 nearly match the combined value from all other countries.
Dottie G. Hayton of this city and Arthur B. Allen of Thorntown wed Sunday night at the First Baptist church. Rev C. W. Chadwick officiated with many friends as witnesses. The bride carried a bouquet of white lilies and four flower girls attended. Mrs Chadwick played the wedding march.
Senator Depew calls the current industrial climate an indigestion of prosperity. The piece argues the public is not suffering from empty stomachs as in Cleveland era tariff reform days, though views on hardship may vary.
An early 20th century ad touts Dr King's New Life Pill as a cure for sick and nervous headaches, claiming pure blood, strong nerves, and health benefits. Priced at 25 cents with money back guarantee, sold by Messick & Dodd, Druggists. Palestine Lodge No. 187 K of P reports a meeting Friday night electing new officers Chas D Townsley C C Emmett Franklin V C and others.
Since 1870 population rose 100 percent and cotton production 300 percent. Production growth outpaced population by 200 percent, the price decline stayed under 100 percent, and mill consumption rose 200 percent. This signals the growth and value of the Howe market.
The United States experience in war with Spain shows the nation must rely on American built vessels for a real merchant marine. There will be no campaign or tissue in the shipping question. The American people favor effective legislation and Congress is pledged to act at the short session.
The list of wounded who have been healed by Banner Salve is very large. It heals all wounds or sores and leaves no fear. W C Elliott endorses the product in this testimonial style claim.
The ways and means committee rejected Representative Richardson's (Democrat) plan to admit sugar and molasses free of duty from Cuba and Porto Rico, noting it would effectively gift $14,000,000 to the sugar trust.
President McKinley’s first term record hinges on enabling a new merchant marine for foreign trade. Congress will address this issue when the session opens next December.
An advertised dealer proposes a banner salve guaranteed to treat tetter eczema piles sprains cuts scalds burns ulcers and any open or old sore. The ad attributes the product to W. Elliott.
A severe Friday storm brought strong winds heavy rain and hail. Lightning struck the Tan Ikerd house injuring no one despite damage to the chimney and soot in rooms. A tree on Lincoln Street was struck, telegraph lines failed, and local effects included downed limbs and damaged crops. Fishing opens Sunday July 1 per Z T Sweeney.
Barc elona resident Mr R P Olivia who winters in Aiken S C found relief from severe head pains using Electric Bitters. The tonic is hailed as a cure for liver kidney blood and nerve issues and promises vigor to every muscle and organ. Each bottle is guaranteed and priced at 50 cents and sold by Messick and Dodd.
Nine month old Obal Acton died at the home of John and wife on Sunday at 1 pm. He was a nephew of Mrs. Fisher and son of Andy Acton whose wife died when Obal was an infant. Funeral held at the Fisher home on South H street with Rev. W. W. B. Chrisler preaching. Burial at Beech Grove Cemetery. Bloomfield News.
Margaret widow of Jessie A Johnson died of apoplexy at her home four miles east of town at 6 a.m. Friday June 29. Funeral from the residence at 2 p.m. Sunday. Interment in Crawford Cemetery. Services by Rev Asbury and Elder J W Newland.
A Sylvan Valley News column defends editors endorsing patent medicines. It cites Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as reliable after decades of use, urging preparedness to reduce suffering before a doctor is needed. The piece notes no cure reliance, just prudent home use. Elliott's Drug Store sells the product. Charley Jackson recalls early North Bedford housing and street changes, asking what the next decade will bring.
Mrs S H Lincoln recalls a fearsome night with General Burnham’s widow from Machias Maine facing pneumonia. She credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving her life after three doses she slept well and fully recovered. The medicine claims to cure throat chest and lung diseases. Trial bottles free at Messick Dodd’s drug store.
Mrs Jno R Nugent arrived from Kirksville Missouri after two years at the American School of Osteopathy. The class numbered 183 graduates last Thursday. The school has grown from 20 students in 1892 to 670 now. She plans to practice in Lafayette Indiana.
An advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best in the world for burns, cuts, bruises, and a range of skin ailments. It claims rapid healing, cure guarantees, and lists Messick & Dodd as the selling druggists at 25 cents per box.
Walter Blanchett drove a horse and wagon when the horse took fright at a passing train on a Saturday night near the Cottage Hotel. He was thrown out but not hurt. The wagon struck a young maple tree in a front yard, peeling bark, while the horse and rig escaped without serious damage.
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