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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1907
Page
10
A Mohawk hunter Baptiste recalls a summer raid across the Prairies near Lake Winnipeg. Two ahead hunters spot a massive bear trapped by two angry buffalo. The bear kills one buffalo, wounds the other, then the three animals circle, finally the bear dies and the hunters gain meat without firing a shot.
Shakespeare as a novel hero headline announces Sophia Banditz as the Danish author of a striking tale read by Queen Alexandra who ordered an English translation. The piece notes royal interest and forthcoming English edition dedicated to the queen, signaling cross national literary reception. Also included is an advertisement for 12 cent seed offerings from John A Salver Seed Co with mixed seeds and a free catalog.
At Versailles a baker was tried for polygamy after marrying five women who neither divorced nor pursued prosecution. The defense claimed the wives married him and that he had no courage to refuse. Four of five wives testified they were glad to be rid of their husband. He was acquitted on grounds not stated.
A Wisconsin woman, long bedridden since 1687 due to cerebro spinal congestion and other ailments, credits a physician for ordering Grape-Nuts and restricting white bread for two years. She recovered, regained strength, and now does her own work, praising Grape-Nuts as the key to healing. Postum Co. endorses her testimonial from Battle Creek, Michigan.
A compilation of 19th century promotional blurbs for powders syrups plasters and trappers supplies. It mentions Mrs Winslow s Soothing Syrup Allcock s porous plasters Agatite Co goods Leaky enamel ware and a quack style tone urging readers to write for prices catalogs and circular No 9.
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