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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1919
Page
4
The Berfeard Weekly Mail from Bedford Indiana lists staff roles and contact details, notes official Republican alignment, and providesJuly 25 1919 publication context with subscription rates and advertising pricing for various ad formats. It includes rates for display and reading matter ads, and mentions post office class details.
A meeting at County Agent Nine's office with Carrick of the Poultry Extension Department discussed poultry culling and feed. Arrangements were made for four culling demonstration meetings in August with farms to be announced later.
William Duncan, night captain of the local police, resigns to take a job at Furst-Norber mill. His departure is met with general regret. WooAL Wilson, ex merchant of this city now in Miami, plans to return to Bedford to start a local business. Mr. and Mrs. James Godsey learn their son Robert has arrived safely from overseas and is at Newport News Va.
A Washington Indiana Herald clipping reports strong denigration of Henry Ford accusing him of arrogance and wealth equal to power. It notes claims about his ignorance of American history and politics and questions his fitness for public office. The item closes with a Terre Haute police burglary finding liquor in a hotel cellar.
The Monon yard shooting ends a car theft chase. Detective Bowen, formerly Bedford police chief, fired from about thirty feet after the thief leaped from a car. The robber died seconds later, with Bowen turning himself in to authorities. Local prosecutors consider grand jury review as part of a larger string of car robberies.
A county auditor abstract shows total taxable property in Lawrence County excluding corporate assessments at 16 612 552. Corporate assessment was 12 813 155 with 3 527 polls. Township and town values, per acre and per property averages are listed for Pleasant, Perry, Indian Creek, and other areas.
The writer recounts travel from Michigan to Niagara Falls and New York. He describes crossings via train and ship, Red Cross canteen stop, and views of the falls, bridge, and Statue of Liberty. The journey ends with plans to depart for the West Coast.
Compton was cleared on liquor and intoxication charges in Mayor Allen's court this morning. Mitchell was fined $5 and costs on the intoxication charge and also fined $5 on driving with liquor in his possession. The fragmentary report notes Compton faced multiple counts and was acquitted on at least one charge.
A garbled note describes wheat field yields and mentions a figure near thirty bushels per acre. The text references harvest context and elements like stock and bellsbuve graphie, but details are unclear.
A basket dinner will be held at the George Deckard Groves near Guthrie on Sunday. Several ministers will deliver sermons and there will be communal staging. Attendees are invited to bring toys and beds for distribution to those in need.
Kath Mitchell, a Houston Jackson County farmer, pulled a copperhead snake from a lumber pile in a barnyard and was bitten on the arm. Initially thought fatal, the venom caused swelling but reports indicate rapid improvement and possible recovery. Nearby residents visit Sheriff A de Lee's household. Owens and Rush sisters from Indianapolis are guests. Adah Pope vacations with James Myers in Cincinnati.
Weather in June hastened wheat ripening across Indiana causing lower yields and financial losses for farmers. Purdue University reports suggest the 1916 crop quality is below expectations as threshing proceeds amid heat. Miss Rosa Hildebrand of Willard visited friends, and Miss Blanche Alexander of Paoli stayed with Miss Jorena Lato on West 24th Street.
An advertisement claims Freckola removes tan freckles and brown spots. It asserts the product keeps skin clear and healthy and is available in drug stores and toilet counters.
Miss Mabel Horne of Connersville married Mr. Jesse Wolf of Rushville in a home ceremony on the 20th. The bride, formerly of this city, is beloved by many here and wished happiness by numerous friends.
The Bloomington Telecope reports a reorganization plan uniting Monroe and seven other counties under one collection system replacing two. William J. Eider is named to lead the new job at a $6000 salary. Mehan, a former Monon passenger director who served in France, returns to run trains 9 10 11 12. Fr. Collins' sister Jasper Bogie plans to visit Holbrook Nebraska for an operation.
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