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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1907
Page
3
Fragmentary item notes chapters 14 and 1b with unclear wording. Names and places are not identifiable. Overall, the entry resembles a clipped bibliographic or catalog reference rather than a full article.
Sermonette urges recognizing God’s claim on every unborn child and the duty of parents to provide religious training from birth. It cites Samson as an example of divine guidance shaping destiny and stresses that a child’s development should be Godward to receive divine blessing.
This excerpt traces Samson's early drive to liberate Israel from Philistine rule, spurred by his vow and faith. He grapples with popular apathy, lifts a burdensome load from an ailing beast, and chooses to win a Philistine wife to provoke conflict. His parents oppose but relent, sensing a divine occasion against the Philistines.
The article describes how cormorants, seen on rocks and channel markers, were bred in England to fish for royal amusement. It traces the sport to Louis XI era France and notes Dutch and East Asian involvement, highlighting Chinese and Japanese fishermen as early sources of the method.
A Popular Mechanics feature explains constructing a rustic window box that harmonizes with plants. It covers dimensions, materials, drainage, trimming, and decorative options using simple panels and half round barrel hoops for firing in.
A farmer describes spring practice of setting out trees including sugar maples along the roadside for beauty and future use. Trees grown to six to seven inches diameter over 16 years. Sugar bushes offer easy access, neat work, and potential tax deductions in New York, though not utilized by the writer. This practice could benefit the country through increased tree cover and tapping potential.
The article argues there is no safe method to judge butter quality from bulk milk and that testing every cow is needed. It notes milk quantity does not predict butter yield and urges using knowledge of each cow’s traits to breed superior stock with thoroughbred bulls. It warns against keeping sires and dams of unknown merit.
The article stresses careful land preparation for grass seed, noting seed quality and soil condition drive germination. It outlines seed amounts per acre for timothy and mixtures, cautions against over or under seeding, and advises consulting experienced locals or liberal seed use when uncertain. It discusses seed proportions in mixtures, filler red top usage, and rules to reduce seed amounts as more varieties are used.
A farmer explains constructing a sack holder using a 23 by 12 by 2 piece of plank with mortised holes, cross supports, oak or elm spring standards, and iron holders from 3 eighth inch rod. Planing removal of sharp edges completes the work.
Notes warn about small flower seeds failing in rough oil and a new apple leaf miner pest. advise against feeding hogs while full and drinking putrid water for healthy meat. Questions probe industry that gains without farm aid and winter ideas for household convenience and women’s care in drying the family washing.
The passage urges sowing seeds when soil becomes warm enough, noting cloudy and warm spring weather as optimal. It recommends placing seeds in the ground promptly once conditions support germination and growth.
A fragment suggests soaking corn before feeding pigs to ease chewing and mouth sores. It notes dry corn harms teeth and mouth, advocating soaked corn for better acceptance and reduced irritation.
Reader notice promoting a nonmedical Rheumatism cure by a prescribed mixture. It urges moderation in heavy foods, encourages soups and water, daily outdoor exercise, and repeating that diet alone will not cure. It presents a claimed universal remedy with detailed ingredients and dosages for adults and children, urging readers to obtain or prepare the mixture.
A grainy column mixes anecdotes from years past about a farmer’s dollar bill cycling back to him, urging local shopping to support taxes and schools. It shifts to notes on royal honors, then ads for hot water heaters, strict customs in Japan, fabric laundering, and a jab at parsimonious preachers.
A collage of vintage ad blurbs and historical anecdotes references Putnam dyes, Mrs Winslow's Syrup, Garfield Tea and a dramatic Outing magazine note on Geronimo. It contrasts old marketing lines with a portrait of the Apache leader’s defiant endurance and a generals remark on his sharp eye and energy.
A testimonial from Mrs Manley of 92 Court Street Ulies NY describes six months of postnatal illness including dizziness headaches and fainting. After taking Dr Williams Pink Pills her appetite returned and she gained from 95 to over 120 pounds, crediting the pills with rebuilding blood and strength and noting no serious illness since. The ad promotes mail order sales at 50 cents per box or six for 2.50 from Dr Williams Medicine Co Suhenectady NY.
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