16 Feb 1905
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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1905
Page
1
An illustrated chronicle recalls a brutal midwinter fair bullfight where Memgan Bull, a famed exhibitor, faced a ferocious lion. The narrative details the crowd, the animal’s fury, and a dramatic finale in Monterey style, with the bull victorious after a prolonged struggle, though both animals suffered severe injuries.
A compact survey of church related policing ideas and actions from various lands. William T. Ellis provides reflections and comments on Sunday school, youth topics, and currents in religious life, with brief notes from multiple contributors.
A religous essay reflects Kipling and a nobleman at Cana on sorrow and need, showing that true measure comes from humility and seeking Jesus. It notes the father’s plea for his dying son, the miracle at Cana, and the contrast with self sufficiency, urging compassion over ceremony. The piece argues real issues are home and moral character, not politics.
The piece describes a Welsh revival as a life transforming event conducted without organized effort or evangelists. It compares the revival to biblical Cana and recounts belief in divine intervention healing a nobleman’s son, highlighting national awe and personal testimonies.
A sermon-like piece extols Jesus as king through service and self-denial. It argues true knighthood is proven by helping others, not dominion, praising ministers and servants, noting self-surrender as heaven’s law and genuine beauty as soul depth over vanity. It contrasts infant selfishness with mature sacrifice and honors workers in society.
The text argues that Jesus humbled himself as a servant and calls followers to imitate his selfless service. It contrasts humility with selfishness, stating true orthodoxy lies in service and denying the right to demand power. It asserts that love for others aligns with God’s will and entry to heaven.
A February day of prayer is urged for students by an international group. New Hampshire forms a commission to support churches in small towns and family miners. Rev. Dr Werren ministers in New York hotel dining rooms while Wales sees a revival led by Ryan Roberta, a 25 year old miner entering ministry. Bishop Warren notes American schooling in Porto Rico surpasses Spanish-era figures. England debates church liberty amid court rulings affecting nonconformist ministers over funding rites. In Germany, social democracy spurs Christian unions of workers amid anti Christian sentiment. The First Institute unites women from several countries into church work in India. Seven Presbyterian bodies in the United States, Scotland, and Travelland form a national union representing missions and converts. The Chicago fair spawns Hieskell lectures in India with President Hall delivering talks to Hindu scholars. Three missionary days travel to Hingua, South China, where dairy cows yield milk for medicine and infants, improving local dairy capacity.
A garbled set of historical moral reflections on obedience and spiritual knowledge cites Robertson and Matthew Henry. It muses on church peace, heaven’s gates, and moral progress, with distorted lines and unclear origins, offering a snapshot of a religious discourse in ruin.
The passage humorously notes Aunt Dinah in Howard Pauls new eps story singing Rock of Ages while cooking eggs. Mr Paul questions verses, revealing a jovial tone about egg timing and method. An unrelated railway breakfast gag has eggs underdone and a waiter reply about speed and doneness.
A fragmented reflection on grammar and usage contrasts reading with morphine and liquor as forces shaping behavior. It cites you as second person and ye as imitative forms, laments wasted time, and recalls a tramp’s reply about ten saloons yesterday, highlighting language conflict and social temptations.
The Washington Star features a light anecdote where a solicitous friend urges, You’re getting gloomier every day, Why don’t you read some light literature. The reply laments, That’s the trouble now. I’ve been reading a gas bill.
A fragment reports Hannover's fire service trialing gasoline driven engines from Winaver and ATL Ssteaure with dual drive systems for wheels and pumps. Water supply via a tender serves fifteen miles, and a telephone link aids rapid response to fires in small houses with protective shower coverage.
In the months before Christmas women face crowded arms and purse tangles as pockets are deemed a luxury by pressmakers. The piece argues women deserve functional pockets rather than wrist bags and criticizes fashion norms that impede convenient carry. It notes pockets remain a distant goal, urging practical changes despite cost concerns and social resistance.
Dover Kentucky February 18 Special Mrs W H Ambrose of this town reports backache and kidney pain relieved by one box of Dodd's Kidney Pills. She says pains in her back ceased and she has not been troubled since. The copy warns kidney problems can lead to diabetes Bright's disease or rheumatism if untreated.
A garbled report recounts a fortune tale involving elephant trainer Caldwell and associates W H Nowledge and Bostock. It notes a £70000 sum, Caldwell’s long work with Zephanis, a grip on the animal-mastering craft, and his intent to keep training despite risk. Names and phrasing are inconsistently rendered.
A reader recounts Hot Springs cures for stomach and bowel trouble aided by Grape-Nuts and cream breakfast. After adopting the regimen and following the book The Road to Wellville, digestive relief, improved sleep, weight gain, and sharper memory followed. Postum Co. Battle Creek, Mich.
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