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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1900
Page
1
The listing promotes bargain footwear described as seasonable rat shoes in high and low cuts. It claims light weight and color, stylish new fast and popular old styles, and notes the Shamrock calf skin shoe at $2.00, plus flexible hand sewn plow shoes at $1.50 and plain toe kid shoes at $2.00.
Gene Sutherland visits Loo gootee today. Columbus resident M Kellar in the city Sunday. Elmer Jones from Williamsburg Ky hired as Chicago Branch clerk. Maude Smithers of Honora visits. Frank Voris house on South I street nears completion. Mrs H M Howard of Bloomington visiting. Emanuel Sears visits Bryantsville. Elder Shannon D Baker in city en route home from Washington City. He may go to Mississippi for church work. Mrs Mahlon Boyatt returns to Browns town after a week with relatives. Sam Judah awaiting new bus for route here and to politics. Hiltonville Lodge 532 I O F officers elected: W C Butler N G P, I Faubion W G, Dr R B E Martin Ree Sec. Bradfield to strip quarry earth for Col Dickason at Dark Hollow. Josepha Franklin from Bedford, missionary in India, hosted at Third Christian church with talks on famine and caste. She displayed Hindu idols and articles.
A mother’s health and proper husband support are presented as the greatest future treasure for a child. The text cites a grateful letter from Enosburg Center Vermont praising Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for easing female ailments, restoring strength, and aiding a healthy confinement with quick relief from constipation.
A long oration argues that literature cannot bind life, praising the Anglo Saxon spirit, expansion, and independence. It asserts life over printed charters, defends aggressive US expansion, and denounces reformist or pacifist views as weaker than bold patriotism.
S K Hogan the Democratic nominee for County Assessor has withdrawn due to ineligibility as a freeholder for only two years when four are required under the law.
The writer tours the Paris Exposition on June 29 1900 noting diverse exhibits from Algerians Tunisians Egyptians and Boers. He critiques Asian African and Latin displays while praising a British India restaurant and a Cuban exhibit in the Palace of the Trocadero. Dust and mud pervade the site as ongoing work continues.
A Kentucky attorney promotes a remedy named Mothers Friend claiming it greatly eases labor, reduces suffering, and aids recovery for expectant mothers. The ad asserts nine tenths of birth pains are prevented and suggests the product keeps the mother calm and the child healthy, with testimonials and a free illustrated book from The Bradford Regulator Co in Atlanta.
Mr. R. P. Olivia of Barcelona Spain spends winters in Aiken. Weak nerves and back pain vanish after using Electric Bitters, praised as Americas great blood and nerve remedy. The medicine is said to cure liver and kidney trouble purify the blood tone the stomach strengthen nerves and restore vitality. Sold by Messick and Dodd at 40 cents a bottle with guarantee.
Ad states Foley's Kidney Cure will restore health and energy when illness seems widespread. Attribution to W. G. Elliott.
Prominent Hannibal citizen J E Lilly recounts typhoid fever turning to pneumonia and lung weakness. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with a swift recovery after one bottle. The remedy claims to cure throat and lung troubles and is sold at Mesick and Dodd’s Drug Store with a free trial and guarantee.
Lawrence Elvidge of Barrington Illinois reports chronic asthma improvement after using Foley's Honey Tar. The advertisement claims positive relief in all asthma cases and warns against substitutes, signed by W C Elliott.
G A R Chicago calls patriotic Americans to visit during the Encampment August 26 to 31. veterans of the rebellion and Spanish War figures will join with commanders including the President. Monon Route offers a one cent per mile rate. inquire Frank J. Reed G P A.
An advertisement asserts that healthy kidneys yield pure blood and promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as the sole effective remedy. The claim emphasizes kidney health as the key to overall well being with no other treatment noted.
An advertisement notes that Banner Salve heals all wounds or sores without leaving a scar and is endorsed by W. C. Billiott.
Chicago man Chas E Davis reports years of bronchial trouble until using Tooley’s Honey Tar. He urges others to take no substitute as a remedy and cites relief after trying many medicines. W C Elliott signs as endorsing party.
Rail promotional notice lists first seashore excursion from Baltimore to Atlantic City Cape May Ocean City Sea Isle City with round trip fare 15.50. Also National Union Y P C U Universalist church event in Atlanta July 11 to 18 with 15.50 round trip. Special tourist fares to Colorado Utah South Dakota Wyoming with Denver Pueblo Salt Lake City at 48 05. Tickets on sale July 8 9 17 August 1 7 21. Return limit to Detroit district 1900. S. L. Brace, Agent.
Bismarck's Iron Heroe was said to rise from splendid health and indomitable will. The ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming to develop brain and body power and lists Messick and Dudd’s drug store as the seller for 25 cents.
The B and O eight west will sell excursion tickets to Cincinnati Ohio and return for 1 25 round trip on Sunday July 15 1900 only. Train leaves Bedford at 8 a m. For full information contact S L Kreach agent.
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