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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1908
Page
8
Scriptura authority cites a biblical tale from 1 Kings chapter 3 verses 16 to 28. The fragment references a righteous judge and a compilation titled Ors of the Twelve Stories of Solomon. No further context or details are provided in the OCR.
Sermonette discusses power over people versus power from God. It cites Solomon's humility and the parable of the two harlots to show wisdom born of God transcends mere human achievement and exposes deceit. The piece emphasizes humility, justice, and the everyday acts that reveal genuine goodness in leaders.
In King Solomon's reign two poorer women attempt entry to the palace as officials and dignitaries pass by. A gatekeeper blocks them while leaders from across the realm convene yearly at Jerusalem to report to the king, highlighting the divide between classes.
At the palace gate two women quarrel over a baby while officials watch. Nahshon tells the king the tale, prompting a royal test of justice. The king orders the women brought in and grants a divinely guided judgment, inspiring awe across Israel.
An Omaha youth, an amateur electrician, rigs a rat trap with a tin-covered bottom and a small dynamo. One wire to the tin, another to the prison cell, the rat bites the wire, completes the circuit, and dies quietly in the trap.
Virginia merchant T. Wond of Ventress in Norfolk County suffered months of back kidney and bladder pain with irregular kidney secretions. After medical treatment failed he used Dean's Kidney Pills, reporting four days of intense pain before passing a calcified stone and no further kidney trouble. Pills sold 50 cents a box by Foster Milburn Co. Duffalo NY.
A vintage advert touts Sloan's Liniment and veterinary remedies as safe and practical. It highlights Dr Earl Sloan, a long practicing veterinary surgeon, and claims his products are based on life saving experiments. Readers are invited to request "Sloan's Treatise on the Horse" by mailing to Dr Earl Sloan in Boston.
In a brief ad a vendor touts ready to use pie mix flavors Lemon Chocolate and Custard. It claims no skilled cook needed just proper proportions and lists a ten cent per package price with a call to order several packages.
A fragmented load of mid century advertisements and slogans fills the column. It touts cures for nervous disorders from Dr Istine, a brisk claim about great beauty, a cough remedy from Brown, a prayer-like quote from Sterne, Garfield tea for digestion, and other assorted consumer pitches. Nevada metals mention hints at mining but remains vague.
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