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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1919
Page
3
A loaded coal car climbed 2 switch points at Blankenship on the Southeastern Thursday evening about 5 30. Five cars following were wrecked but no injuries reported. Wrecker from Terre Haute brought in. line remained delayed as of late afternoon. The southbound train caused the incident and the switch was in use for passing trains.
A series of derailments on the Monon during Saturday disrupted service from Bloomington to Abbeydell with multiple trains delayed or rerouted. No injuries were reported though wrecks broke a record for the carrier as tracks and engines were cleared after midnight.
Miss Carrie Allen of Tunnelton was brought to Dunn Hospital for an operation Friday but doctors found it impractical to operate and all hopes for her recovery were abandoned.
Sherman Carwhan, who recently resigned from the police force, has reversed his decision and resumes duties on the night shift. J. W. Stapp also joins the night force as a new officer. Mrs. Arthur Baner and her children travel Saturday to Mitchell and Bedford to visit relatives, joined that evening by Mr. Baner.
The piece mocks medical specialization by noting dentists claim to cure many ailments by tooth pulling or filling. It argues true healing requires a doctor with broad knowledge, since many diseases arise from elsewhere in the body such as the stomach or intestines, not simply the teeth.
A Philadelphia Bulletin note discusses a dictionary of superstitions found in a free library. It highlights beliefs about Monday including luck, paying bills, temper, weather, and bodily harm as signs, alongside the author’s observation that Monday is shaped by personal choices when waking.
A known engineer demonstrates a method to trick fowls into believing the sun always shines by external electric lighting and canvas like housing. The approach aims to improve warmth and productivity, with a farm already being developed using these daylight simulations.
A whimsical science puzzle asks if a tunnel could run from London to the Antipodes and a man climbs a ladder inside. As he descends feet first toward the planet’s center, rotation suggests he would then ascend when reaching the other side. Can a ladder be both descending and ascending simultaneously?
Mrs. John Dalton and Miss Anna Heitger hosted a masked Halloween party for Mrs. Robert K. Wicker of Chicago at the Dalton residence on East Sixteenth Street. Autumn decorations and pink flowers filled the scene. a grotesque Topsy prize went to Mrs. Charles Owen.
Chester McDaniels aged 19 died at 1 pm today at 1619 South Fourteenth street from tuberculosis. He was brought home last week from the Rockville state hospital after an apparent improvement, then relapsed. Survived by his mother Mrs. Frank Payton his step father and sister Ada McDaniels and two half brothers Edward Payton. General arrangements not yet made.
Mr and Mrs W A Brown accompany Captain and Mrs David McNabb to Mitchell en route to Laredo Texas. Mrs McNabb has stayed with her parents and was joined by her husband on sick leave after wounds from aerial patrol duty on the Mexican border. Mr and Mrs Michael Cobb of New York City to visit Mr and Mrs Augustus Fef Nickinson West Fourteenth Street.
Senator F M Currie of Broken Bow Neb shares an experiment on local meat markets. He shipped two carloads of cows to Omaha, sold to Armour and Co for 7.80 per hundredweight, and calculated ranch and transport costs. He concludes direct home slaughter does not pay and that shipping cattle to Omaha and buying from packers offers lower consumer beef costs.
The article analyzes Senator Kenyon's bill in Washington, noting its stated aim to stimulate livestock production and questioning the impact on prices. It quotes Kenyon on limited consumption and argues that hampering packers may not yield higher livestock prices or lower meat prices, challenging both producers and consumers.
Announcement lists the assistant road superintendents appointed to aid Thomas J. Daniels, County Superintendent of Roads. Names include Hugh King Spice Valley, Charles Kem Marion, John A. Brown Marion, Joe Eversole Marion, John Gaines Marion, Steve Chess Bono, John Wicker Guthrie, John Kern Guthrie, P. I. Faubion Pleasant Run Az, Bartlett Pleasant Run, Sylvanus Moore Marshall, Curt McPike Marshall, Charles Randall Perry, Otis Moore Indian Creek, Isaac Williams Spice Valley, Ollie Marks Shawswick, John Buchanan Shawswick, Witt Woods Shawswick, Doyle Anderson Shawswick, Milt Myers Shawswick.
Mrs Mary L Goodell marked her ninety fifth birthday on a quiet Friday with a small gathering due to frail health. Her children and relatives joined for an anniversary dinner at home with several letters and flowers arriving from absent friends.
Clifford Boofers and Miss Goldis Clayton were united in marriage at 3 o'clock this afternoon by Justice J. L. Smith at his office on the east side of the public square. They will reside in this city.
An overview tracing the long history of bookkeeping from ancient needs to modern systems. It highlights the rise of double entry in fifteenth century Venice and argues that accounting benefits all workers, not just merchants, shaping prosperity for wage earners, farmers, and households.
The article notes daybreak blossoms such as the daisy and morning glory open with sunrise and close at sunset while the four o clock and dandelion follow light and strength of sun. It discusses pollination by bees and night insects and suggests closing flowers may suit insect activity and wind fertilization.
The passage notes how blind horses navigate with remarkable caution and lack of head injuries on windless days. They avoid walls and seek water long before streams, suggesting sensitive smelling or other instincts rather than shade, shelter, or hearing.
The reporter was misinformed about Harold Duncan’s condition. He has enlarged glands and a sore throat but throat cultures show no diphtheria germs. Harold can move about at home, while his parents Wayne Gilley of Mitchell visited the city for shopping.
Mrs Howe cared for animals and walked Patch at 241 Beacon Street. The fox terrier ran away but Doctor Flohnes helped Mrs Lowe by guiding two men who separated to catch the dog, bringing Patch safely home.
The piece argues that women's fear of mice stems from their vermin status and notes rats spread disease while mice are less dangerous. It warns mouse bites spread disease and dirt to infants in cradles, affecting mothers who shield their babies, shaping nervousness and a comic stereotype.
Mrs. Robert Wicker of Chicago, visiting the city for two weeks, attends multiple socials highlighted by a Pinocle Club reunion at the Rest-a-lot cabin hosted by Mrs. Charles Owen. The event features forest decor, pink and green colors, themed center pieces, and a piano card adorned menu. Mrs. J. J. Quinn of Miami is noted as an out of town guest.
Early morning noise of thousands of wild geese over Linton recalls past hunting days. Residents awoke around 4:30 as flocks passed, some disturbed by electric lights. Old-time spots like the goose pond south of town have faded, though geese still rest along White River. Dr. Z T Freeland and Mrs Freeland, while on a Western trip, visit California relatives and plan Yosemite and Salt Lake trips before returning in early November.
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