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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1907
Page
6
Fragmentary note references David and Jonathan and a discussion of scripture authority. No clear event date or location is provided, but the text hints at a biblical study or religious discourse involving two figures. Further readable context is needed for concrete details.
Sermonette argues the famous biblical friendship stems from heaven sent goodness and the will of God. It contrasts true virtue with worldly ties and calls believers to analyze motives, urging friendships rooted in righteousness and shared divine aims. The piece emphasizes enduring bonds despite hardship and envisions a society guided by God's eternal purposes.
In Israel the tale of the Bethlehem youth who slew the Philistine giant dominates conversation. Jonathan and his armor bearer press forward in pursuit of the Philistines as the boy’s bold act inspires courage. The lad's faith and God’s name inspire the army amid fear.
Jonathan hears the young hero David recount his triumph over Goliath with a sling and stone. Impressed, Jonathan meets David, pledges friendship, and vows to share kingly duties, giving up his robe and sword as a mutual covenant.
In a tense car encounter a witty stoic dismisses a smitten man’s casual humidity talk. The dialogue escalates as questions about origin and understanding of humidity surface, ending with a conductor’s call and the stoic departing. The stout man reflects that analytic chatter annoys him and praises the retort that ended the exchange.
In this brief exchange Hilton notes his wife is blunt and direct while Chilton counters that her wife often changes her mind. The dialogue highlights contrasting conversational habits and opinions on expressive speech.
The World Today Magazine notes the farm’s shift from plodding quarrying to modern business. Farmers gain trusts, schools, and capital as a new type emerges with railroads and industry views. The piece argues farming cultivates individualism and American character against urban immigrant influx.
The New York Life Insurance Company reports over seventy million dollars in new paid business for the half year ended June. The company, nearing the legal limit of one hundred and fifty million per year, emphasizes its efficiency and capacity to pay claims. During the six months ending June, policyholder payments totaled 21,660,702 with death claims at 11,180,026 and endowments, annuities, trust and dividends at 10,480,135. Modern life insurance serves both for protection and savings for the aged and families.
Practical home tips to relieve nighttime cramps in toes and legs. Advice covers footboard pressure, crossing feet, broad band above the cramped area, rubbing cautions, and warmth with an alcohol rub as a preventive measure, noting cramps may be nervous as well as muscular.
In a terse exchange Towne accuses Browne of sending an etching as a present to a third party. Browne recalls rearranging his parlor to accommodate the gift and claims he has not finished reading Borus's latest novel. The dialogue hints at lingering tensions and unspoken grievances.
The state board of health urges annual tuberculin testing of all dairy and breeding cattle statewide and asks that dairymen ensure purchases come from tuberculin-tested herds. Cities should regulate milk sales by license and sanitation rules, with annual license renewals and license revocation after second violation. The article notes New York milk pricing trends, nurse examiner appointments, and upcoming railroad tax assessments and accounting system plans.
Superintendent Riggs defends new method of issuing teachers certificates saying political influence and tears no longer secure positions. He notes many failures under old system, cites 5,000 certificates issued from about 20,000 examined, and mentions Mrs Jennie Stesle Huegle among failed applicants. Also reports a divorce rate claim and a Des Moines railroad stance by W G Copley and L Winchel.
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