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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1916
Page
6
Canadas Halibut Trade Surge Drives Alaska Fishermen
In a Willard talk, J F Ryan of Montreal notes Europe war boosting Canada as a key buyer from Alaska fisheries. Canada recently placed a standing 1 900 000 pound weekly halibut order with Prince Albert packers, stretching the fleet as only large boats meet demand. shipments move east via the Grand Trunk and American fishermen sell at Prince Rupert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Alaska
J. F. Ryan
Montreal
Willard
Prince Albert
Grand Trunk
Prince Rupert
Castoria and a Child’s Future Bit in a Wordplay Strip
The piece mocks infant medicine ads and a cartoon dialogue about Fletcher’s Castoria, noting it has been used for over 20 years. A joking exchange follows about a baby’s future vocation, with a financier and a blackmailer pun, ending in a quip about keeping a child quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
Wilson Appeals to World for Peace Move
President Wilson urges belligerents and neutrals to exchange views on ending the war. Aimed at safeguarding independence and free nations, the appeal calls for early discussion of terms that could lead to a concert of nations and lasting peace without offering mediation or proposing specific plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Europe
Lansing
United States
Vatican
Teutonic
Germany
Department of State
Ambasaador
W. H. Page
J. W. Gerard
Bus Tong
U. S
United Mine Workers Elects New Leader in District 13
A fragmentary note reports Jg Boone elected president of the United Mine Workers in district No 13 amid unclear surrounding names and dates. The text is partially garbled with references to Heage Ming Workers and Des Moines December as context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heage
Ming Workers
Des ‘Moines
Oy Oi Boone
United Mine Workers We Aimerted
Antatiiit Fy Debi Gay
Ectelury al
Iowa Board Seeks 500000 State Education Funding Boost
The Iowa state board of education filed its annual report with Governor Clarke urging approximately 500000 more in state appropriations for educational institutions in the coming biennial period. It outlines a building program for universities and colleges, notes the building fund will not rise, and cites recommendations from the educational survey commission. The report suggests administrative improvements can be enacted without legislation, while a few require statutory action. A psychopathic hospital at the state university is not in the budget but may be advanced separately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
State Board of Education
Clarke
General Assembly
Iowa
Educational Survey Commission
State University
Board of Education
Board of Control
Epileptic Hospital at Woodward Nearing Opening
Superintendent M. M. Voideng reports the state epileptic hospital at Woodward should receive patients by March 1, 1917, or shortly after. Delays came from boiler deliveries. heating remains incomplete but to be finished in weeks. The facility comprises thirteen buildings built by Bailey-Marah Co. of Minneapolis for $204,000. The Board of Control plans additional buildings to expand capacity, targeting about 200 initial patients, with admission rules pending and custodial cases to be considered only with appropriate care provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodward
Board of Control
Woodward Institution
Fatal Fire Destroys Kansas Masonic Home at Wichita
A blaze swept the Kansas Masonic Home in Wichita causing the main building to burn. At least five missing and many injured amid a blizzard as residents, including old men, women, and children, fled in night clothing. The chapel and hospital were spared. total loss estimated around 250000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Home
Wichita
Kan
Kansas Masonic Home
Masonic Lodge of
Kansas
Fire Claims Entire White Family in Bogish Township
The bodies of Mr and Mrs Roy White and their four children were burned to death in a fire at the home of Mrs J A White in Bogish township. Funeral services were held for the entire family. The Whites were returning to California after being called to Charlton to attend the funeral of Mr White's father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton
Lord Rosebery’s Hat Mischance in London Shop
Lord Rosebery entered a London shop to buy a hat and stood bareheaded when a bishop also came for a fitting. The bishop mistook the earls for a shop assistant, asked for a hat like his, and the earl examined it before declaring he did not own such a hat and would not wear it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Rosebery
London
Well Mated Much Like A Wealthy Pair In Life
A witty exchange notes that he enjoys earning money while she enjoys spending it, implying a well matched couple. The speaker laments that fewer regrets occur if others did not learn of their dynamic.
Sausages Without Meat Unveiled by German Inventor
The London Chronicle reports Herr Carl Huster of Brunswick has patented a meatless sausage that stays fresh indefinitely and can be spread on bread with butter or jam. The German butchers’ organ calls it epoch-making and notes military approval for troop use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gotha
Brunswick
Thuringia
Herr Carl Huster
Huster
Herr Huster
London Chronicle
Heal Your Skin Troubles With Cuticura Soap
Bathe with Cuticura Soap dry and apply the Ointment They stop itching instantly clear away pimples blackheads redness and roughness remove dandruff and scalp irritation heal red rough and sore hands as well as most baby skin troubles Free sample each by mail with Book Address postcard Cuticura Dept 1 Beaton Sold everywhere. Ady
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuticura
Dept. 1
Beaton
Briffins hailed as true son of the soil in report
A hometown profile praises Briffins as a genuine product of the land. The piece links his identity to roots and work, noting a gritty, weathered demeanor and ongoing ties to place and family amid changing times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briffins
High prices a war burden on neutral nations
A National City Bank compilation shows world prices rising 60 to 100 percent due to war. Natives in Haiti Jamaica and others reap tripled to tenfold profits on logwood and indigo. In the United States food costs rise sharply with 30 percent price increases from 1914 to 1915 and 20 percent of U S bakeries closed since the war started.
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Foreign Trade Department
National City Bank of New York
Haiti
Jamaica
Charlton Bates Strayer
Leslie’s
India
Java
San Salvador
United States
New York Association For Improving
National Association of Muster Bakers of America
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