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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
2
An old technique explains rapid water evaporation to create low temperatures in an iceless wooden cooler. A frame covered in canton flannel or burlap uses moist wicks to spread water, producing about 40 degrees. Instructions outline construction, top, shelves, coverings, and placement in shade for efficient cooling.
A reflective verse tracing a life from youth to old age. The speaker recalls envying adulthood in school days, then enduring labor and family duties, and now, in senescence, wishing time could return. The poem frames time as a relentless passage observed through decades, ending with the author’s gray hair and fading strength.
The note observes shocks in marriage such as finding half used chewing tobacco in a husband's pocket and the belief that divorce can bail out bad bargains. It ironizes male stinginess and public displays of money. It hints spring’s slow arrival and a wary view of domestic life.
A remedy for rhino phyna or strawberry nose involves removing all enlarged tissue. Sir William Milligan of the Royal Infirmary Manchester reports grafting thigh skin with a sheet of gold leaf and a dry dressing. The dressing can be removed in five days.
The quotation contrasts kings with ordinary men, noting eccentric traits and unique status. It hints at royal prerogatives and the paradox of being bald yet possessing heirs apparent, underscoring regal distinction and succession dynamics.
Miss Ada Rice of Kansas State Agricultural College Alumni says college women must act now to lead and train for postwar rebuilding. She warns delaying service risks missing key leadership roles in national and international life and urges active participation in ongoing movements.
A collection of proverbs and notes on progress. The passage warns about unreliable outcomes in law and finance while noting a new airplane engine achieving over two thousand RPM. It also reports three asbestos mines opened in China amid large mineral deposits discovered.
A fragment from a historical cookbook describes olive and cottage cheese sandwiches using Bermudaspice water and seasoned mayonnaise, plus ham with pickles or olives as a change. It also details Rhubarb Marmalade with three quarters of a pound of sugar per pound of rhubarb, cooked slowly and jarred after an hour.
GEORGE M. ADAMS urges steady, continuous effort in sports and life. He argues that true achievement comes from following up every action, turning initial endeavors into sustained progress, rather than relying on episodic brilliance.
Hoover, food administrator, outlines a European demand totaling 971,000,000 bushels of bread and fodder grains for the next harvest. He says North America cannot supply all, stresses export control to stabilize prices, and urges rising vegetable intake in midsummer to conserve cereals and meat for winter. He cites Level of France and notes measures to avoid full grain trading and to encourage garden expansion.
Hawaii lists two mountains at 14000 feet. The United States drew 298000 immigrants last year. Turlock California will own 25000 tons of peaches this year. Wilmington California plans a 5000000 shipbuilding plant. In 1916 US exports reached 10000000 dollars in leather. Southern California gathers 1000000 daily from tourists. US exported glass bottles valued at 2500000 dollars last year. Glen County California will devote 14123 acres to rice growing.
Y M C A plans to aid the selective service army in cantonments, needing 1100 secretaries and 3 million dollars, with nearly two million already paid or pledged. The program envisions a 1,000,000 man army, requiring 300 pianos and players, 268000 feet of film daily, 4,000,000 sheets of writing paper daily, 10000 pens daily, a barrel of ink, 95 automobiles and cycles, 200 moving picture machines, 200 graphophones and 10000 records, 40000 pounds of ice daily, a Bible for every man, and magazines by the hundred tons.
The United States Weather Bureau joined with the Bureau of Nehthouses to fit light ships with weather recording devices. Observations are relayed by wireless to aid storm warnings for ships. A mention notes the discovery of a quantum mine in Egypt worked by true feuts.
A simple syrup combines three quarters of a cup of sugar with one cup of water and a full cup of cocoa. Chill in a jar on ice and serve by adding one tablespoon of the syrup to a glass of cold milk for rapid preparation.
A simple sauce combines a cup of currant or tart jelly with the juice of one orange and a half cup of finely minced mint. Let stand in a cold place for an hour before using.
Preserve entire berries by simmering crushed small strawberries for twenty minutes then straining. For juice, use one pound sugar per pint, heat, add strained juice, boil to thick. Pack hot hulled berries, cover with sterilized tops. Pineapple strawberry mix uses diced pineapple and twice as many berries with sugar.
Private Harold H. Clarke of the Second Illinois infantry wed Miss Jessie Aldrich beneath an arch of crossed bayonets while 500 members of Clarke's regiment drilled below the balcony. The ceremony included clergy blessing and the crowd of soldiers and guests reacting with a mix of scraping bayonets and cheers.
The document argues that vegetable substitution for staples is essential in rural areas to ease transportation. It estimates that July to September shifts in sugar bread meat to vegetables could save 20,000,000 bushels of wheat 125,000 tons of sugar and 700,000 beeves. It urges consuming perishables near source and conserving staples for winter and allies.
Hoboken to ban facial hair among city workers and eventually residents. Dr Joseph Stack, medical inspector, urged removal of beards to improve health. Truant officer Michael Whaten led by example as officials move toward a beardless population amid humorous tone.
Five year old Robert Bonner of New York is shown wearing a full US marine uniform with sergeant chevrons and sharpshooter medal. Adapted as a marine comrade, he refuses to remove his costume even at bedtime, saying real players never take off their clothes.
Mazel Brown, an escaped patient from Bartonville Hospital, traveled to Chicago and spent 400 dollars on a trousseau and 500 dollars on an engagement ring. She then assaulted eight policemen and damaged a police station before being subdued.
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