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Algona Courier

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1913

Page

6

Flying Heart ranch hunts rematch after foot race loss

Cowboys at Flying Heart mourn the Echo Phonograph trophy lost to Centipede ranch in a college run off. Helen Blake and Jean Chapin plot to bring in Yale intercollegiate champion Culver Covington as a rival, while Speed of Yate looms as possible ally. Frontiersmen await a Yale foot-runner as Negrer Mike drives in a new challenger for Frontier Day.

Flying Heart Ranch Centipede Ranch Flying Heart J. Waingford Speed Yate Chilver Covington Helen Blake Weetheart Humpy Joe Helen Bill Jean Misa Blake Joseph Stover Apeak Val" Stover Machina Miss Blake Culver Iniss Willie Frelen Miss Chapin Jack Mr. Speed Misa Blale Culver Covington Yale College Bill Stover Wills Newa Texas Panhandle Mike Intercollegit Champeen Yale Sir Bill Hare Gallagher White

Telegraphic mischief at the ranch party

In Chapter II Jack Chapin and a young chaperon gather with other youths in a gallery as a telegram arrives. Mia and Keap hurry toward Mexico Johnson’s down at the spring while Mise Blake and Chapin react with bored expressions. A telegram hints at awaiting Covington amid a water-tank scene and fireworks.

Jack Chapinand Jack Mise Blake Leather Dagk Chapin,’ "Read the’ Owner Prying Heart Ranch Covington

Youth Fire and Family Warning From Kansas City Pastor

Rev G W Muckley of Linwood Boulevard Christian Church cautions about youth dangers from lack of experience and the lure of glamour in life. He urges parental guidance, warns against sowing wild oats, and calls for warning signs over temptations while condemning amusements and theaters that mock virtue.

Rev G. W. Muckley Linwood Boulevard Christian Church Kansas City Muckiey David Absalom Israel Muckley United States Death Valley

Muckraking and the moral end of reform in cities

The piece argues that muckraking is misrepresented, praising investigators who expose corruption and disease threats. It asserts that society should condemn the muck itself while supporting thorough, ethical scrutiny to improve public services and sanitation. It calls for more vigilant reformers who see the angel of municipal ideal beyond the muck.

John Bunyan Burghera

Do Right and God’s Reward for Giving

Fragmentary lines urge doing right and giving to receive God’s recompense. The text mentions the blessing of the spirit of giving, the spirit of God, and love, with unclear references to life and blessings. No coherent event or persons are identifiable.

Railroads Challenge 10 Cent State Fair Rate in Iowa

Attorneys for transportation companies in Des Moines say a 10 cent per mile rate for fairs set by a state law and railroad commission is unconstitutional. They may seek an injunction or refuse to apply the rate, risking daily fines, as executives debate legal options against the act governing admissions and the state fair.

Des Moines Railroad Commission Thirty-fifth General Assembly Iowa

Rural Iowa Teachers Meet At Cedar Falls July 18

The largest rural school conference in Iowa will be held at the Teachers' College in Cedar Falls on July 18. More than 1,300 teachers at summer school will attend, with about 1,000 more from across the state expected to join this rural education push. A M Deyoe will discuss recent developments in rural schooling. Prof O P Colegrove will speak on The Farm and the Farmer in Civilization, and President W W Seerley on The Need of a New Vision.

Cedar Falls Iowa Teachers’ College A. M. Deyoe O. P. Colegrove Civilization WW. H. Seerley

Southern Iowa Editors Elect Officers Despite Vote

The Southern Iowa Editorial Association elected officers: President Harry Keller of Russell Union, vice president K. F. Baldridge of Bloomfield Democrat, secretary and treasurer C. K. E. Hull of Leon Reporter. Iowa City was chosen as the winter meeting site. The group refused to endorse an equal suffrage resolution.

Keokuk Southern Iown Harry Keller Russell Union K. F. Baldridge Bloomfield Democrat C. K E. Hull Leon Reporter Iowa City

Wage scale raise settles for Sioux City printers

Arbitration between journeymen and employers raised the weekly wage by two dollars. Journeymen had been earning eighteen dollars and asked for twenty four. Newspaper printers had already increased from twenty one to twenty three dollars. Most job printers already drew more than twenty dollars weekly, which becomes the new minimum.

Sioux City

Wouldn't Sell Cattle Visit by Kamata Ranch Buyer

Waverly guests Mr and Mrs J P Sundell of Kamata Hawaii visited Ce darside with Mr and Mrs C A Nelson this week. The purpose was to buy sixty five Holsteins for his Iowa ranch but Nelson refused to name a price, claiming the cattle belonged in Iowa.

J. P. Sundell Kamata Hawaii C. A. Nelson Cedarside Ijlands

Boys Discussion Ends With Gun Accident at Home

A gun on the wall at the home of Mr and Mrs J A Blackwood led to a shot that struck their younger son in the right jaw and shoulder. The 17 and 15 year old sons argued over whether the revolver was loaded. The gun exploded during handling, causing injuries to the brother.

Brather Newton J. A. Blackwood

Mount Ayr Builds New Church With $15000 Plan

Mount Ayr congregation plans a new church costing 15000 dollars. The old Christian church building was sold to trustees of the Catholic church and possession has been transferred.

Mount Ayr Christian Church The Catholi Church Elven Goon

Humboldt School Treasurer Resigns Over New Law

Humboldt Humboldt faces a dilemma as a new law bars school treasurers from salaries. Franch, longtime school treasurer, has resigned amid the dispute, leaving the district to seek a replacement and adjust budget plans.

Humboldt Franch of

Crop Conditions in Western Canada 1913 Outlook

Reports from Canadian officials indicate Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta will see crop areas similar to last year. Although spring seeding was delayed by late fall plowing and spring preparation, wheat oats barley and flax are in good shape with ideal recent weather. Officials forecast a bumper crop pending favorable conditions over the next four weeks.

Canada United States Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta Prairie

Lumber Yard Superintendent Crushed as Timber Pile Collapses

John Hueselmans, superintendent at a Harrison lumber yard, died when a 41 foot timber pile toppled after a warning cry by Join Bissell who leaped clear. Bissell survived with multiple fractures, rushed to St Michael's Hospital. A trolley crowd nearby aided in removing debris as Hueselmans’ body was recovered after about thirty minutes.

John Hueselmans Harrison N. Jy Join Bissell Newark Hueselmans Bissell St. Michael's Hospital

Coca Cola Refreshts Mind and Body Without Mood Drop

A chemist notes Coca Cola’s popularity stems from its refreshing effect on mind and body and its caffeine similarities to coffee and tea. He cites Columbia University and Dr Wood’s experiments showing caffeine beverages relieve fatigue and heighten nerve and muscle response, unlike stronger stimulants that cause a depressant cycle.

Hollingsworth Columbia University H. C. Wood, Jr Philadelphia Ady

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