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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1900
Page
1
An exhibit promises an easily gratified appetite for beauty with accessible offerings. The brief note hints at affordable selections appealing to general visitors. The fragment suggests a promotional lead but lacks complete details or context.
Fall neckwear reveals extensive work of designers and inkers with many takme patterns in Windsor, De Joinville, Four In Hand, Derby, and Teck styles in rich weaves and colors. New complete line includes fall and winter suits and overcoats, extra pants, school suits for boys, Langly hats, and Walkover Shoes touted as the best on earth with warranties.
A northwest Bedford youth mastered curved pitches and played as pitcher shortstop and batter for local teams before joining Dayton Ohio in the Inter-State League. His strong showing drew National League interest and he was sold to Pittsburg for about 2500 dollars amid reports of other trades. A Hoker item notes Wicker outshining Noodles Hahn in a Dayton Cincinnati matchup and earning praise from The Enquirer.
The anti trust amendment fell as Miers and Indiana Democrats opposed it while Republicans supported it. Indiana attorneys outline county ballot formats for councilmen and district representation along with township road supervisor votes. District workers in rail shops and factories are busy and prepared to vote in this year’s elections, with debts paid and goods secured.
Postmaster Williams reports delay in appointing carriers for Bedford free delivery, shifting start from October 1 to November 1. A Montgomery office note dated September 26 1900 confirms postponement and promise of notification once carriers are chosen. Greensburg also delays free delivery to November 1 with no reason given.
J T Stipp spent Sunday with his family in Jackson County while working on a gravel road contract.
A critical attack on Congressman Miers accuses him of protecting trusts and demagogic tactics. The piece cites his vote against a broad anti trust amendment and cites a Bloomington World reprint claiming he preferred trusts as political leverage. It also notes Indiana ministers backing a pink tea saloon plan to offer spa drinks in Muncie with a free lunch.
A practical view of saving habits from married couples and mothers. The article touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as essential for motherhood, claiming it calms nerves, reduces morning sickness, increases vitality, and aids nursing. A Gordonville mother testifies that nine bottles supported a healthy five month old baby.
A lengthy, revival style discussion recounts the Cuban crisis, the Spanish–American War, Dewey’s Manila victory, and McKinley’s diplomacy. It blends historical narration with political commentary on imperialism, demagogues, and gold standard debates, citing Bryan and Roosevelt.
A Washington letter denounces anti-patriot arguments over the Chinese and Philippine situations and defends the Republican stance. It cites General Grosvenor and Senator Wellington, condemning Bryan’s campaign tactics and praising U S leadership amid international tensions.
The text asks how Mr. Bryan would pay US soldiers who restored order in the Philippines and rescued Minister Conger. It questions whether payment would be in silver and emphasizes the need for clear understanding by soldiers and ex soldiers.
A compact retrospective contrasts the 1896 prophecy of calamity with recent outcomes. It cites Sumner county Kansas voting for Bryan, later wheat sales at McKinley prices, and national money in circulation rising from 1.52 to 2.06 trillion, arguing forecasters overreached while imperialism’s critique grows clearer.
The author argues that real danger would erase all parties and unite the nation to oppose empire, claiming tariff, silver and whisky issues would fade as the whole country rises to quell it. Strong political rhetoric emphasizes unity against a perceived threat rather than partisan divides.
Professor Barker and other experts condemn alum in baking powders as injurious and dangerous to health. They advocate pure cream of tartar powders, with Royal Baking Powder cited as a leading example, urging housewives to avoid alum varieties.
A health reform piece argues women must be healthy inside to look and feel well, endorsing Bradfield's Female Regulator for uterine and related ailments. It denounces silent suffering and urges action, highlighting sales and literature offers from The Bradfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta.
A Bedford correspondent reports James C Carlton renounces Bryanism and backs McKinley. Carlton, a veteran Democrat and former postmaster under Pierce and Buchanan, cites finances and Mexican currency experiences from 1894 95 as reasons for opposing present party policy. He notes Mexico shows progress though its dollar is not gold backed.
When sleepless from coughing, the ad advises using Chamberlains Cough Remedy to soothe throat irritation and aid sleep. For sale by W. C. Elliott.
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