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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1907
Page
6
A fragment notes a scriptural reference naming Beata and Samuel. The line cites authority over chapters 27 to 20, presenting as a terse ecclesiastical note within a historical text.
David faces an impossible choice with Achish. He cannot fight Israel yet cannot abandon his men. After a tense march to Aphek and a night of prayer, the Philistine lords reject him, he returns to Ziklag to find it burned. He orders courage, pursues the Amalekites under divine guidance, and returns with wives children and spoil. He reports Saul’s death with mourning for the king and Israel.
Sermonette recounts Davids distress as Philistine alliance leads to desertion of Israel and the sacking of Ziklag. Divine guidance redirects David to pursue the marauders, recover spoils, and strengthen ties with Judah, illustrating how adversity can open paths to hope and faith for individuals and communities.
An exhaustive critique argues most physician made remedies are secret formulas, with ingredients hidden from patients, unlike published proprietary medicines. It notes risks from poor compounding, calls for stricter labeling under Food and Drugs Act, and argues many doctors prefer ready made proprietary remedies for safety and quality.
William Knoepfel of St. Louis promotes a secret blowing method he claims will cure baldness and yield wealth. He mocks fake cures as he recalls a whimsical tale of three heirs who each placed money in a coffin, including a forged check, highlighting caution about crooked schemes.
Nevada City correspondent notes Harry Engelbright son of Congressman Engelbright walked up to a monster cinnamon bear near Washington's Diamond canyon while surveying. The bear sprang to its haunches, forced a retreat, and wandered off as dusk fell. Earlier the same bear killed a dog that day with a single paw blow.
In Braybrook Northamptonshire a monster trumpet measuring five six inches long with a bell shaped end two feet one inch in diameter is described. Made of ten rings with smaller parts, it was used to magnify the choir leader and summon villagers to church. Only four such trumpets are known today and the vicar preserves this relic for visitors.
Des Moines reports that fire insurance firms have decided to withdraw support for the three fourths co-insurance clause. Iowa’s insurance department opposed the clause due to risk of policy confusion and potential litigation. Meanwhile interstate reports discussions aim to standardize railroad accounting across states to reduce duplication and costs.
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