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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1906
Page
6
Des Moines April 28 miners and operators signed a two year wage scale governing Iowa coal prices starting April 1, with a 5.84 cent gain and guaranteed no local strikes. Resumed operations will bring 114000 workers back by May 1, boosting investment over 20 million dollars and helping bids for railroad contracts and summer shipments.
Since 1900, 70 fatalities and numerous injuries have occurred among railroad workers on duty as the government pilots on steel car standards. The department pushes heavier steel or reinforced cars, with several bridge and rail contracts underway, to improve safety. Postal clerks trust steel mail cars, believing they are nearly indestructible and will save lives. governments may require steel or heavily reinforced cars for all coaches.
The article notes superstitions around train launches on Fridays and the thirteenth, parallels ships, and recounts a South Morida Railway tale of a locomotive named The Hearse that killed many and was feared by drivers. It contrasts two engines built alike, one smooth and reliable, the other plagued by accidents and deemed possessed.
A railroading anecdote notes foreign brakemen wear red neckties as improvised signals for safety. It details a steam jet defense against train robbers on the Denver and Rio Grande line and previews a planned Royal Gorge bridge project 2,800 feet above Canon City California with the Arkansas River below.
In this era of abundant ready for use paints, unpainted houses are rare while proper painting adds value. Prepared paints cost less, mix readily, and ensure better results than hand mixed lead and oil. Trust established brands and reputable dealers, as large manufacturers guarantee consistency through chemists and economies of scale.
Colfax April 23 Fire early Sunday destroyed the Monte Coltax hotel a three story frame building. About 200 guests were breakfasting and escaped unharmed with property losses estimated near 40000 with 25000 insured. Origin of the blaze in the attic remains unknown. firemen saved nearby structures and the owner plans immediate reconstruction as a modern hotel.
Oakland reports a large fire in South San Francisco with eight mile visibility. San Francisco notes cremation of two hundred bodies from Phatrero district near Shannon Street to prevent disease after a major fire. Sacramento compares Santa Rosa losses, with sixty confirmed dead and many missing or wounded, as commercial areas lie in ruins with rebirth planned by a rebel organization.
A dust explosion at the Colorado Duel and Iron Co mine, 40 miles west of Trinidad, killed twenty two workers and left one missing. Seventeen miners escaped via a separate opening. rescue teams aided by miners from nearby mines. Most of the deceased were Ethiopians and Japanese. Work expected to resume in a couple of days.
Washington April 22. The War Department received a cablegram from General Wood stating Mariquina in Rizal province was burned leaving thousands homeless and destitute. Dwellings ruined and immediate relief is being rushed to sufferers. Also reports Pasig near Cebu destroyed.
A younger Riordan, son of T. P Riordan a noted real estate dealer, was shot dead near his San Francisco home at noon. A soldier ordered him to discard a bottle of whisky in his coat. Riordan refused and was killed on the spot.
Jealousy toward a person or group appears to shape social dynamics in the scene. The piece notes varying attitudes and suggests a preference for open affection over concealment, reflecting tensions and expectations within the relationship context.
A damaged testimonial notes use of Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney issues. Claimant, Deputy Mar shal, describes kidney secretions improving and pain relief after taking the product, stating they have been well for two years. Source lists price at 40 cents from Fostersburn Co. Buffalo New York.
An editorial reflects on industry acting as the guardian against hardship, arguing vigorous production and fair practices protect wages and employment, while lax oversight risks economic insecurity for families dependent on steady work.
A Tennessee reader from Fate mount Walden's Ridge recounts using Cuticura Remedies to treat obstinate eczema in a child. After a physician’s initial treatment failed, the family relied on Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills, reporting rapid improvement and no recurrence within six weeks. They mention living twelve miles from a doctor and saving money on mountain travel costs.
A clipped, humorous dialogue is cited from early newspapers. Broneblo Bob and Mrs Magget discuss a showdown of aces in a Faro game, contrasting with Nagget and Nagget remarks about love and weight. The text reflects a period tone with informal street talk.
The Saturday Evening Post and Chicago News joke about a fictitious conjugation of the word bus. A character named Reb defines kiss related forms while a Mrs Sparkingplug debates automobile safety, claiming mercy in killing over mangling in dangerous streets.
Senator Sorghum names two routes to highlight statesmanlike talents. Read widely in political economy and commit to memory the funny stories you hear to capture public interest.
A New York area woman details a dramatic recovery after severe digestive and nervous illness. She credits Grape-Nuts food and Postum Coffee substitute for restoring digestion, sleep, energy, and overall function while managing farm chores, child care, gardening, fowls, and an exchange business.
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