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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1911
Page
3
In a sharp critique the writer denounces ship agents and bankers who defraud immigrants seeking U.S. citizenship. It describes schemes from overcharging tickets to withholding travel funds, forcing delays at seaports, and illegal charges in Canada. The piece notes frauds thrive in foreign quarters and among immigrant communities.
A playful exchange centers on a brick’s water absorption. The Professor claims an ordinary brick can absorb a quart, while the Pugilist retorts that his brother’s brick absorbed far less, prompting a lighthearted dispute about capacity.
A new United States submarine, claimed to be the largest and most formidable yet, will undergo a trial trip toward New York with plans to cross the Atlantic if successful. The craft features hydroplanes, a drop keel for buoyancy, bottom wheels, 48 hours of air, gasoline engines on the surface, storage batteries underwater, 161 feet length, about 635 tons displacement, a speed target of 14 knots surfaced and 9.5 knots submerged, six torpedo tubes for ten torpedoes, and a crew of around 22 under Lieut. Kenneth Whiting, signaling a possible revolution in naval warfare.
A Philadelphia mother extols Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent after eight years with eczema affecting herself and her children. She recalls relief from sores hair loss and night scratching and notes ringworm also cleared. The testimonial cites a 1910 date and a request for free skin books. Also included is a brief anecdote about railroad rates and a cousin.
Leona M. Wells of Wyoming has been named assistant secretary of the appropriation committee, earning a historic $2,500 salary. A longtime government employee and claims expert, she helped manage 60,000 claims and prepared key histories, earning praise from members and attorneys who sought her expertise. Born in Windis, she moved to Wyoming then Washington in 1897 and values outdoor recreation and the right to vote at home.
An advertisement extols Coca Cola as a refreshing thirst quencher for hot summer days. It urges readers to visit local soda fountains or bottles to enjoy the product and mentions a free booklet from Coca Cola Company detailing its appeal and cooling effects.
Washington social groups led by the Gentlewomen's League plan a new Domestic Service Bureau as an intelligence can to assist placement. Mrs Julia James spearheads the movement to establish the bureau as an auxiliary of the league with incorporation under national authority. Endorsements from leading clergymen professionals and business figures are sought to support the effort.
A fragment notes that many people feel they have nothing but trouble and are unsure what to do or how to define their potential. It hints at broader questions about meaning and direction without detailing a specific event or source.
The New York Commercial article outlines conditions in Western Canada for settlers. Land costs range 8 to 18 dollars per acre now, rising to 20 or more as available land diminishes. The Grand Trunk Pacific, Canadian Northern, and Canadian Pacific lines offer broad farming potential with soils rich in grain crops, grasses, and forage. Educational systems are strong with accessible colleges in Winnipeg, Saskatoon, and Edmonton, plus practical provincial agricultural schools. The piece emphasizes abundant water, wood, and soil capable of supporting diverse farming and a bright future as a major food-source region.
Clark Howell of Atlanta recounts a Georgia trial of a elderly Black man charged with chicken theft. Despite a young attorney, the defendant was found guilty beyond doubt and received a severe sentence. The man’s stoic reply to the judge, “Dat’s mighty hard,” reflects a grim, ironic tone of the case.
A brief exchange ends with the society adjournment as a girl asks for a compliment and the response proclaims beef steak, revealing a light playful moment.
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