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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1909
Page
3
In a dramatic market confrontation the prophet Malachi confronts a wavering people. He declares God does not change and urges repentance to restore divine blessing. The scene blends prophetic rebuke with a call to return to God through tithes, offerings, and faithfulness as the people wrestle with perceived divine silence.
Mono pohro vos sermonette urges believers to open their hearts and give to God to receive his abundance. It warns that robbing God by withholding tithes blocks heavenly blessings and tests his promises, noting the storehouse will open only when the required price is paid.
A crowd confronts Malachi as they lament rulers and heavy exactions in Jerusalem. The prophet’s sharp voice condemns sin and reminds the people that forgetfulness of God brings punishment, while the delegation longs for deliverance from “godless heathen” rulers and seeks help against oppression.
Ten Des Moines College students fell ill after drinking milk at a boarding house as doctors treat them. Officials Wright and Frisbie analyzed the milk but found no poison, though a Poison possibility remained. All ten are expected to recover with no fatalities reported.
Fire in the Gordon area split into two directions ten miles west of Gordon and kept burning while a rainstorm neared to curb its progress. Communications with Gordon and Rockford were cut as flames raged, with little known of the final outcome by nightfall. The Nevada boy tragedy reports two brothers dying in an accidental gun explosion after the younger child loaded cartridges as the father prepared to shoot a heifer.
More than a hundred Sons of the American Revolution will meet at the Shrine temple for the annual meeting. Delegates from all parts of the state began arriving in the city, some as early as Saturday to attend the performance of Ren Buy, and will remain until the convention closes. Much danger by storm.
Mobile dated report says American Consul Hutchinson was attacked in Tela on April 9 while walking with a friend who was also attacked. Hutchinson received a knife wound to the hand and scalp injury. The native assailant was captured.
Jola Kansas April 19 receiver appointed for Lanyon Zing company a major smelting works by Allen B Parker acting for the Trust Company of America trustees for bondholders Rogers named as receiver for the company in bankruptcy action the Big Smelting Co. is bankrupt the situation centers on a leading smelting operation in the world.
Paris reports that William K. Bainbridge of Council Bluffs Iowa a special agent of the United States treasury department attached to the consulate here shot himself and died later It is believed he was temporarily insane at the time of the act and committed death by his own hand while in Paris on assignment for the treasury department
Des Moines, April 19. After swallowing a pint of whisky M. M. Hiam of Corydon, a traveling salesman for Red Cross Vinegar Company of St. Louis, ended his life by shooting himself in the head with a 32 caliber pistol in his hotel room Sunday night.
Washington April 19 funds for the census are set to be provided by a bill authorizing 10 million dollars to cover expenses during the initial two years of data collection for the thirteenth census. Representative Tawney will introduce the measure.
Confirmation from Constantinople reports a serious incident involving two American missionaries at Adana, identified as Mr. Rogers and Mr. Maurer. Other mission staff are stated safe. In Lisbon, authorities announce measures ending forced labor in Angola with a strict system to combat slavery.
In painting, many seek the cheapest job or the lowest priced paint, but risks arise without full guidance. National Lead Company offers a free House Owner's Painting Outfit No 49 from 1902 Trinity Building, New York, containing color schemes, specifications, and a paint adulteration detector. If a dealer lacks National Lead pure white lead, notify the company for arrangements.
A New Orleans Picayune excerpt features a psychologist declaring all children are born criminals. He argues they lie, steal, slander, and commit crimes unless trained, noting early theft, denial of guilt, and slanderous behavior. He cautions about opportunity leading to drunkenness and urges reflection on childhood evil.
An infant suffers severe watery eczema causing intense itching and self scratch injury. The article notes repeated, costly treatments totaling about 50 dollars with little relief as the disease remains incurable.
A mother from Burnt Cabins Pa recounts severe infant eczema on her two and a half month old child. After failing with doctors and expensive treatments she used Cuticura Remedies and reports complete clearing of the skin and no scars. A Boston firm is cited as sole props.
A reader quotes a playful exchange asking what time the automobile trip had and replying that the time was perfectly killing. The remark illustrates light humor about travel timing.
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