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Algona Courier

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1913

Page

9

Where They Send Out Seeds Exposes Department Misperception

In a frank critique, officials condemn the rubberneck tour guides for misrepresenting the department of agriculture as a seed-dispatcher. The piece argues the agency's full mission spans meteorology, animal and plant industries, forestry, soils, pathology, chemistry, and agricultural science, not merely seed distribution.

Department of Agriculture Sharps N Enological

Johnsons Near Miss Printing Speech from House Debut

Oregon representative Albert Johnson, a former city newspaper man, drafted a lengthy tariff debate speech for publication in Portland. He filed about 1500 words with the telegraph. the Chicago relay cut the full send to two copies, sparing transport costs but leaving Brown of the Portland paper with partial material and a wary smile.

Albert Johnson Oregon Harry Brown Washington Johnson Congressional Record Mr. Johnson Portland Harry Brow Mr. Brown Harry Telegraph Company Brown Chicago

Americans Go to Teach in the Philippines

JIGHTY-FIVH American men and women teachers have set out for the Philippines under a two year contract. They were chosen by the United States civil service commission from a large eligible list, representing top universities and normal schools. The average term of service for American teachers in the Philippines is about six years, longer than in the United States.

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Animal Statues Crowd Lawn Corners At 16th And P Streets

In a lingering scene, two white marble animal statues stand at the northwest corner of 16th and P streets, beside Foundry Church. They rest atop a porch and peer down a walkway toward a green lawn and flowering tulips, creating a curious, almost living procession along the sidewalk and curb.

Foundry’ Church

Veterans to Meet on Battlefield at Gettysburg Reunion

Pennsylvania invites Civil War veterans to Gettysburg for a four day reunion July 1 to 4 1913. The state will host most arrangements and transport options while national and state authorities coordinate ceremonies and a 10 000 to 15 000 seat tent will host gatherings for Blue and Gray veterans. Forty thousand veterans are expected to camp on the battlefield and participate in a peace memorial cornerstone ceremony on July 4.

Gettysburg Harrisburg Pensylvania Congress of the United States Pennsylvania Grand Army of the Republic United Confederate Veterans Congress War Department Pennsylvania Commission General Assembly Trunk Line Gettyeburg United States Army Commonwealth of Pennsylvania United States Fife and Drum Corps Union North South Vicksburg Mississippi Little Round Top Oak Ridge Cemetery Hill Culp’s Hill Rock Creek Stone Wall Fickett Longstreet Meade Jes National Park Gattysburg Great Union

Road Drag Jubilee Planned Across Iowa on Flag Day

Iowa highway commission backs a June 14 drag day to celebrate flag day with farmers and townspeople driving old fashioned King drags to market places. prizes for distance, speed, and team size spur participation as Centerville, Des Moines and other towns join in. statewide drive aims to boost road quality and patriotism.

Des Moines State Highway Commission Iowa Highway Commission Stuart Merchants Centerville Missouri Middle West The

Well-Trained Dog Said to Help Thieves in Georgia Tale

Governor Brown of Georgia recounted a tale about a dog trained to chase burglars but whose owner’s wife soon claimed the dog for herself. The story notes the dog had been owned about six months when noises in the night prompted the owner to investigate with a gun.

Governor Brown Georgia

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