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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1913
Page
8
Baby heals with Cuticura after rash and misery
Mrs. Annie Saunders of Monroe describes a six week old baby plagued by a spreading rash, crusting and itching. After trying remedies with no success a friend advised Cuticura, leading to rapid improvement and eventual full hair regrowth. The ad promotes Cuticura Soap and Ointment with a free sample offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe, Wis
Annie Saunders
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Longing for Home May Conclude Session April 10
Unease grows as adjournment is proposed for April 10 in the Iowa legislature. A seven member committee rule blocks reporting bills after April 2 except appropriation items. Senators voice concerns that May 10 may fit better, noting about 1200 total bills pending across house and senate, with many duplicative measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Moines
Hil Binger
Jackson
Savage
Adair
Harding
Senate
House
To Rebuild At Carrol, Carrol
At a meeting of the Masonic Temple association stockholders voted to rebuild and raise capital from 35000 to 60000 They instructed the directors to clear debris at once and obtain plans for a new building substantially the same as the one destroyed by fire
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrol, Carrol
Masonic Temple Association
Child Burned to Death at Home Near Bluegrass
Martha Rude, a young daughter of J. G. Rude, a farmer near Bluegrass, was badly burned while playing near a cook stove with the family away from home and died from her injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Martha
J. G. Rude
Irving
Bluegrass
Robbery at Mason City depot steals $300
Robbery at the Minneapolis and St. Louis depot in Mason City netted $300 in cash. A note left for the agent claimed the safe had been left unlocked, signaling the break in and the motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Farmer Hurt by Hog Attack Near Mason City
Oliver Nethowse, a Mason City area farmer, was attacked by a hog he was driving. He suffered severe lacerations to his limbs and is in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Oliver Nethowse
Hospital Fund Raised Sparks City Support in State Center
At a mass meeting for the municipal hospital, 80 generalls stated the project is assured and nearly 1200 dollars were pledged. The canvass continues with expectations to raise 5000 dollars. In Iowa, city government change is sought as about a hundred names sign a petition for a commission form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Center
Iowa
Arctic Skepticism in a Frigid Flat Conversation
In a terse exchange the speaker notes extreme cold in their flat equating it to the north pole. A janitor’s reply is a laconic, supercilious request for proof, highlighting skepticism and dry wit in a brief dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Pole
Small Town Shoe Makers Rally for Equal Terms
A notice from United Shoe Machinery of Boston Mass promotes equal treatment for all manufacturers. It argues big shoe makers oppose their stance and that competition benefits small towns and prosperous factories. Readers are invited to write for more details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
United Shoe Machinery
Boston
Maas
Adv
Cause of Pink Eye in Albinos Described
The passage explains pink eye in albinos due to lack of pigment in the cornea and iris, making tissues transparent so blood vessels reveal a pink hue. It notes the cornea and iris are completely pigment free, allowing the eye to appear pink from underlying blood vessels.
Paradoxical Exchange Over Tumors Mentioned
Fragmentary dialogue shows a Hoauston Post Paradox piece debating a violent act and vague accusations about tumors. The quoted exchange questions intent and implies a threat, but details remain unclear. The brief item captures a moment of wry, dark humor amid confusion.
Fragmented ad and garbled lines from a late notice
A damaged OCR text mix includes dubious promotional lines for Mrs Winslow's Syrup, random phrases about a boiler shop, odd prices, and scattered names and places. The readable content is minimal and lacks a coherent news item or clear event to summarize.
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