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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1913
Page
3
Fragmentary notice from Algenn Iowa about advertising insertion and issue timing. Indicates one copy and first insertion details with subsequent issue follow up. Mentions post office class matter designation and advertiser names scattered in garbled text.
The Tribune names Dr. J N Shallenberger as Fruth and other Chicago doctors who travel to country towns selling cures. A reporter posed as a country man, was examined by each doctor, and diagnosed with ailments like stomachitis anaemia hallucinations neurasthenia and more, all promising cures for fees. The piece warns rural readers and local papers to avoid these specialists who prey on credulous patients.
A reader asks the agricultural editor whether milking should proceed to the right or left of a milch cow, or alternate sides. The editor defers to experts T. J. Julian and Judge W. B. Quarton as the question touches science and sociology, while a political column comments on Democratic and Progressive dynamics.
A writer argues progressives align with Democrats more than Republicans and notes no Democrats in the county seek office. A London Daily Mail Berlin correspondent speculates Denmark could trade Greenland for Mindanao to the United States, then Mindanao to Germany for Schleswig, but the piece condemns trading lands and urges giving Mindanao to its inhabitants with reimbursement to the U.S. for costs.
Harold Bell Wright and Elsbery W. Reynolds adapt The Shepherd of the Hills for the stage. The production, praised for its excellence, arrives next Wednesday evening December 10 at the Call Opera House with original costumes and production by Gaskill MacVitty and Bronson. The Ozark tale showcases life in Missouri and Arkansas with vivid characters and a strong, clean story.
The Kossuth County farmers are promised cash prizes at the state corn and small grain show to be held at the Agricultural College in Ames from December 31, 1913 to January 9, 1914. Banks in Burt Titonka Algona give ten to thirty ears in kind donations and ten dollars each to support corn grown locally. The event aims to surpass prior years despite a tough season.
First National Bank of Algona versus Hanna Doory and James Dovey. Chairman, receiver of Swanson Manufacturing Company versus Theo Elbert and wife. Hugh Bronson versus Board of Supervisors and Drainage District 69. P. A. Cummings versus Board of Supervisors. Overmeyer versus Board of Supervisors and Drainage District 69.
Mrs Erdmann fell suddenly ill last Saturday with appendicitis but refused operation due to weakness. Doctors Kene fick and Adams are hopeful, though the case remains serious. Nearby updates note travel plans and various Algona residents on routine visits and errands, with several Thanksgiving movements and social visits mentioned.
An old advertisement praises Harmony Hair Beautifier and Harmony Shampoo for glossy, healthy hair. It claims guaranteed satisfaction or money back, notes oil-free formula, easy application, and anti dandruff action. Sold locally and in 7,000 drug stores with Harmony laboratories in Boston.
Debating trial schedule set for Saturday night at Bryant Building auditorium. Teams include Mawdsley, Sorenson, Hutchison vs Kresensky, Beane, Geigls on Federal Charters or Not. Also a bargain speech sale at five cents each or six for a quarter for ticket holders.
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