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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1913
Page
3
Fragment describes a physician asking Mrs J about her husband’s condition and present delirium. The dialogue implies care actions and patient status are governed by orders, with Mrs J reporting no additional needs beyond what was prescribed. The tone mirrors a clinical wartime or hospital note.
A child questions Mrs Blow about belonging to a brass band after a quip that she is always blowing her own horn. The dialogue showcases playful family humor highlighting the child’s literal take on the phrase.
A Philadelphia couple overcome lifelong discomfort from coffee by switching to Postum. They describe caffeine as a culprit, health improvements after discontinuing coffee, and praise for Postum, including preparation tips and purchasing options. The ad promotes Postum and its book The Road to Wellville, with trial offers.
In Des Moines the Republican caucus chose Howard H. Cunningham of Newell as speaker by 38 to 24 over Gerrit Klay. The vote and smooth process reflected unity after withdrawals by Larrabee and Stipe. Cunningham pledges a businesslike, state-helpful approach with a cabinet and committee slate outlined by the caucus.
The article forecasts big work across Western Canada in 1913, with railways, city buildings, and infrastructure funded by capital and railroads. It cites plans for double tracking by Canadian Pacific, the Grand Trunk Pacific expansion, and the Canadian Northern, plus growth in cities, schools, and farms, aided by 200000 American settlers and continued Vancouver and Victoria development.
A courtroom tone emerges as two straphangers quarrel over seating and cab preference while a judge exclaims. Ady promotes Dr Pierce’s Pellets as a cure for constipation and stomach issues, described as sugar coated and easy to take as candy.
Tired blood disrupts bile production essential for liver functioning, hindering digestion and causing constipation and related ailments. Tonitives claimed to relieve symptoms by restoring balance in the bloodstream and supporting liver and intestinal function.
Senator E L Crow of Mapleton criticizes the Iowa weed law as ineffective and urges bills to make farmers cut roadside weeds. He argues funds for weed control are insufficient and favors tying money to county expenditures, with a possible plan to empower townships to recover weed‑cutting costs from land. He supports better roads and questions a centralized Des Moines commission.
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