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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1911
Page
8
A stitched-together snippet notes a nephew's unsuitable match and a guitar loving man, then shifts to a humorous baseball anecdote. It recalls a man hugging a stranger at a ball game, the arrest, and the judge’s ruling, followed by a crowd of 6,000 girls the next day.
A fragmentary dialogue shows Edith and Earth in a tense parlor scene. Erfiest vows to catch and hold Edith if she tries to slip away, a dramatic tease of escape and restraint.
A manager writes that regular coffee harmed his health and business performance. He quit coffee, switched to Postum, and reported digestion improved and mental sharpness returning after the switch. He noted initial brewing issues but persisted until tasting improved.
A detailed report by David BB Lantz of the United States Department of Agriculture describes pocket gophers as major orchard pests. It notes their widespread range, underground feeding, and significant damage to fruit trees such as peach and orange, with regional impacts across the Mississippi Valley and beyond. The piece explains gopher dentition, species distinctions, and practical orchard-prep measures to reduce infestation before planting, citing examples from Oregon and California.
Experiments at the Wiliston North Dakota substation tested potato planting depth. Thode planted at four and eight inch depths yielding equally. Trials also examined plant spacing for highest yield. In 1862, bughéls were cured by planting in rows two feet apart with hills nine inches apart in row. Irrigation raised potato yield by 40 bushels.
A fragment warns that ignorance may be excused when ignorance is praised. The remark suggests a critique of rationalizations that elevate ignorance rather than address it.
A terse, garbled dialogue fragment shows a mean tone as a speaker questions another about what they felt. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names, places, or events.
An anecdotal note explains a woman refused a photo due to a facial eruption. An advertisement promotes Resinol ointment and soap for skin eruptions, claiming rapid relief and healing for various conditions with testimonials from Opal Lilley of Camp Creek, West Virginia.
Natalie notes he paid attention to her for a long period. Estelle suggests he may have lacked the courage to propose, or perhaps the courage not to propose. The exchange ponders romance and hesitation.
Advertisement claims Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic removes tobacco breath and brown taste. It recommends dissolving a small amount in water, rinsing the mouth, and brushing teeth to achieve a pure, sweet breath and clean mouth. Sold by Paxton Toilet Co in Boston. free sample offered.
A fragment describes a mother consoling her eight year old son William as she realizes the depth of his sorrow after a note from Isabel in Success Magazine reveals the line Dere Willyam Sjuy ya the best But Henery give me the most handy.
An advertisement promotes Coca Cola as the sole beverage for heat and thirst, urging readers to drink a glass or bottle for refreshment at soda fountains or bottled carbonated versions. It invites readers to request a booklet from the Coca Cola Company in Atlanta.
A country boarder laments missing letters while caring for Metha the pet. The next day Miss Alice is interrupted by a knock, Melba arrives with a chip and jokes that the postman failed to deliver mail, sparing a garden errand.
A humorous exchange contrasts a carpenter and a housekeeper over the value of an old hoisting apparatus. The housekeeper justifies keeping the old system by noting repairs are possible with local tradesmen, while the carpenter’s perspective hints at modernizing and saving effort with cheaper upgrades.
Varnish, often seen as cosmetic, keeps dust out of the air by allowing easy cleaning of surfaces. The National Association of Varnish Manufacturers offers a free booklet Modern Varnish to show how floors stay wholesome and attractive. Garfield Tea is claimed to regulate the liver and aid digestion. Some men pursue money for more.
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