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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1905
Page
4
An old advertisement claims Humphreys Homeopathic Specific No 23 cures nervous debility weakness and prostration from overwork. It offers an 81 vial or special package for serious cases at 5 dollars, by mail or from Druggists, Humphreys Med Co New York.
A movement to combine Avery, Mo ore, Oliver and other leading plow facilities into a single company is reported as negotiations progress. Meanwhile reports from Seymour Indiana note storm damage, rail wrecks, and tornado fatalities across several states.
Ninety two year old Cordell of Gravel Creek county says Kedis Shepherd attacked him while chopping wood after a fence dispute. Cordell alleges Shepherd knocked him down with a club and struck him four times. He was robbed of 475 dollars and remains in serious condition. An affidavit was filed against Shepherd.
Chicago employers predict a quick end to the teamsters strike while labor leaders warn of wider spread and funds from unions nationwide. Samuel Gompers appeals for aid and Mayor Donne threatens state troops if violence grows.
Passenger service runs weekly from Bedford to Indianapolis via Southern Indiana Ry with a round trip fare of 255 dollars. Depart Bedford at 7:00 a.m. arrival in Indianapolis at 10:00 a.m. Return departs Indianapolis at 3:53 p.m. and reaches Bedford by 6:47 p.m. Service claims reliability and punctuality. J. G. Ray, General Agent.
Reduced fares for Home Seekers and Colonists excursions to the West Northwest and South are offered by Pennsylvania Lines. From May 16 one way Colonist tickets to the West will be sold at low fares with a 21 day return limit, and daily one way second class Colonist tickets to California Oregon Washington and other Pacific states run until May 15. Settlers tickets to the South begin May 16 and on select summer dates. Consult local Pennsylvaia Lines agents for routes fares train times and through car service.
The article traces mahogany furniture to Chippendale who published a designs book with copperplate engravings. It recounts a London physician starting the use of mahogany for a candle box, its stylistic appeal, and royal fascination leading to mahogany becoming fashionable in furniture making.
The article explains Watt's definition of horsepower as 33 000 foot pounds per minute derived from experiments with horse work. It notes Watt used strong horses and related the unit to machines replacing horse power in mills pumps and breweries.
London Telegraph notes elder as a symbol of disgrace in classic works. It cites Shakespeare figures Judas hanged on an elder, Ben Jonson and Nixon references, and the elder as emblem of grief in Cymbeline.
London Tit-Bits notes that engine stoppage in Red Sea steamers causes extreme passenger suffering for an hour and prolonged torment for a day. The hot wind from the north and south creates two days of intense heat followed by two days of relief, with liners sometimes turning back to provide a respite.
A Deering Maine boy was accused of killing a chicken after his father questioned him. The boy admitted the act and claimed he would kill any hen that tells on him, following the hen’s death the next morning.
A witty exchange contrasts puffing a man up with blowing him up noting the linguistic difference. The reporter highlights the stark distinction with a sharp quip about exaggeration and violence.
A reader quotes remarks praising Hin Matches for his performances in plowing matches while dismissing racing success against top horses. The speaker contrasts athletic ability with practical skill and notes a man’s intelligence as visible as beauty in regular features.
List of unclaimed mail remaining in the Bedford Post Office for the week ending May 13 1905. It includes names under LADIES GENTLEMEN MISCELLANEOUS and a note that persons calling for above letters must say advertised. Postmaster Vinson V. Williams signs the notice, with a local item about Charles Smith visiting from Bloomington.
A London clerk helps convict Minnie, the lace thief, after tracing a mutilated ear mark to a flashily dressed woman. The case ends with Minnie confessing, the officer marrying her two weeks later, and the shop owner giving her a £250 outfit. The tale closes with a humorous contrast about autos.
Tickets at 33 dollars to the Pacific Coast available from Chicago via the Union Pacific and North Western Line with autumn sale. Excur sions in Pullman Tourist sleeping cars to San Francisco Los Angeles and Portland at no extra charge. For details contact W B Kniskern P M CC and NW Ky Chicago.
Excursions to Atlanta via Pennsylvania Lines for a National Association of Manufacturers meeting. Tickets on sale May 14 and 15 with a stopover at Chattanooga to visit battlefields. Side trips at special excursion fares from Atlanta to Southern points east of the Mississippi and to Cuba. Ask ticket agents for details and return extension.
In a letter cited by Cyrlbadie from Recollections and Peters, General Lee explains he resigned from the U S Army rather than fight fellow Americans. He expresses devotion to the Union and loyalty as a citizen while hoping his defenses would not be needed. He notes a desire for private life if possible but readiness to serve the state if required.
In Sir Henry Dawkins Leminiscences a judge-defines circumstantial evidence as essential in major crimes. He argues eyewitnesses are rare in murder trials and circumstances speak for themselves, lacking motives to deceive unlike imperfect testimonies.
Historical notes report Otto Gotthilf showing turbots change color via light affecting the optic nerve. An experiment with severed optic nerves stopped color shifts. Separate snippet critiques the misuse of the adverb quite, arguing it should mean completely and noting drift toward adjectival use.
The Spanish orange belt spans eastern and southern Catalonia Valencia Alicante Murcia Malaga and Seville with trees in some Valencia and Murcia forests. A mature tree yields between 1500 and 1800 oranges per season and bearing starts at six years, increasing until twenty when degeneration begins.
The piece lists fourteen wedding anniversaries from cotton to diamond and notes a husking bee outing. A gingham dress girl recalls two red ears after a city fellow kiss, as told in the Ienneebe Journal.
In a dialogue from the Cleveland Leader a daughter questions a suitor Mr Brown about his industry in his calling. She retorts that he calls nearly every night for a month while the newspaper notes their past romance with Jack Stone as an old flame.
A quotation attributed to Josh Billings notes that a damaged reputation can be repaired but the world always watches the harm point where the crack occurred. The line emphasizes lasting scrutiny after a fall from grace.
Waubeelk Tribe No 271 and related groups express heartfelt sympathy for the loss of Brother Claude Phillips. The resolutions note his good character, extend sympathy to family and friends, set aside a memory page, and request publication in a leading newspaper. Also mentions Charles Eker visiting and local notes on Nellie Malott and Mrs Dora Reath's travel for Mrs Hoff's illness.
Travel reductions and ticket windows listed for multiple organizations across cities including Baltimore Denver Asbury Park and Asbury Park New Jersey with various sale dates through July and August 1905 Return limits extend to late August or September depending on group Includes special through trains from St Louis with coaches sleepers dining cars and extensions to August 31 1905 Contact D B veee Trav Pass Agent Terre Haute or J M Cuus BROUGH General Pass Agent St Louis Missouri for details.
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