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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1919
Page
4
The text shows editorial staff names and contact lines followed by ad rates and insertion costs. It lists Otis and Brooks as a publisher group with editors and a city editor, then details desertion rates and per square inch pricing for ads, including free insertions and decreasing charges for multiple insertions. The fragmentary page reflects typical mid‑20th century newspaper boilerplate.
Mrs. Richard Nathaniel Gyger received word the remains of her husband who died May 31 in a Spanish auto crash will reach Norfolk, Virginia around June 25. The body will be taken to his late home at 167 Last Seventeenth Street for funeral services.
Relatives in Bedford report 14 year old Raymond Pollard killed Tuesday night in an automobile accident at Terre Haute. He was nephew of Mrs. HW Wyble and cousin of Mrs. Charles O. Ragsly, formerly of Salem. Son of Owen Pollard, his wife had died two months ago.
Mrs. Frank Walls Mrs. Will Walls and Mrs. Vansen will entertain a company with a breakfast Saturday morning in honor of Miss Agnes Joyner and Miss Evalyn Orean Owens June brides.
Malinda R. Baldwin filed in Lawrence circuit court for divorce from Noah Baldwin. The couple married December 21 1908 and separated May 4 1914. The complaint alleges Noah Baldwin abandoned Malinda without cause and has provided no support since.
Smoke from a small electric generator in the basement of the Battlefield Drug Store at Seventh and Lincoln caused an alarm to be sent to the fire department Tuesday morning. The smoke led to shutting off the current. no fire damage occurred.
The West Nineteenth street residence of Mr. and Mrs. Emery Newkirk hosted a Sunday family reunion and dinner party. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Griffith and daughter Rachel, Miss Lelia Dale of Worthington, and Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Bowden of Indignopolis.
Mrs J H Burnham and Miss Lelis A Rowe host a china shower for Miss Evelyn Owens as she marries Mr Leland Richardson of Mitchel on June 25. Event at Mrs Burnham home on North N street. prices for bulbs range from 25 cents to 50 cents and higher for rare varieties.
A condensed excerpt laments widespread wage hikes across rail, telephones, packing, wool, cotton, iron and coal sectors. It notes meat, bread, clothing and building costs escalating, with no relief in sight. The piece urges standards of living to be addressed, not blamed on manufacturers.
Sord Able and Krank Riles, Bedford youths who went to Pocatello Idaho two months ago to work on a ranch, report a large snake catch near Rat tle Snake Valley three miles fromusual Idaho and twenty three miles from Pocatello. The snake measured 660 feet high and eight feet in length, fed thirteen rattles, sold for nine dollars, and was the largest killed there in ten years.
Charles Ferguson, Monon engineer, lies seriously ill at his Bloomington home but can sit up at times. Charles Payne of this city went to Bloomington Wednesday night to see him and found his condition serious.
James Wilder received a fine plumed German helmet from his son Norman Wilder at Fort Taylor, who has just arrived from Germany.
June 19 Brest reports two hundred French sailors armed with a red flag tried to storm the naval jail to free imprisoned sailors but failed with no casualties. In England unrest grows among Canadian troops over housing and pay with police injured and a fatality reported. protests continue across ports as Australians and New Zealanders join demonstrations while authorities release detainees to calm the scene.
A wireless dispatch reports the Brazilian president-elect and party were moved from the Jeanne D Arc to the transport Traperater, while the cruiser Jeanne Garre was disabled at sea. Admiral Benson said the transfer avoided delays as the Mongolia towed the disabled vessel toward the Azores.
The report notes turmoil among enemy envoys in Paris with several German officials affected by a spat of stoning or derision. Turkish and Ottoman officials suffer incident injuries while dignitaries like King Alfonso reportedly remain indisposed and confined to his residence.
Ralph Mullen and Ralph Ambulen confined with acute pyelitis. Mullen recently returned from Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota after a severe operation. Doctors fear present illness could lead to paralysis. Edward W Veach and family visit from North Vernon with Agnes Horan of Buffalo. Navy yeomen Ruth and Agnes Horan on six day leave from Washington. Mrs Wright and Mrs McDonald host guests, Ollie Wilson remembered.
The market summary lists corn per bushel, oats, rye, rice, spring wheat and other grains with varied prices. It notes poultry and live cattle values, including turkeys, ducks, geese, veal, and hogs with price ranges, plus lambs and sheep futures and several wholesale classifications.
The Senate Naval Committee began hearings on the annual naval appropriation bill. Naval officials argued for higher appropriations for naval aviation and other activities. Rear Admiral McRea n testified on operations and personnel, while questioning plans for restructuring the service. A criticism from House member Rep John son of South Dakota targeted the authority of the Bureau of Ordnance.
Washington June 18 the base judiciary committee agreed to vote Saturday on a proposal by Representative Gard Democrat Ohio authorizing the president by executive order to modify the war time prohibition law as it relates to manufacturing and selling beer and light wines.
England reports that eight American steamers loaded with provisions for Germany are detained in the Downs awaiting the signing of the peace treaty. The action follows the formal armistice and aims to secure compliance with postwar terms.
Street Department crews spent Tuesday oiling about fifteen blocks and blocked traffic on affected streets until the oil could penetrate. Street Commissioner Leahy urged motorists to avoid streets roped off for oiling as work proceeded. A visitor from Franklin to join his wife and son planned to attend memorial services hosted by the Odd Fellows that Sunday.
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