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Newspaper

Algona Courier

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1908

Page

3

Elijah and Faith Overcome On Mountaintops and Valleys

The passage contrasts Elijah’s triumph on the mountain with fear in the valley, stressing that faith connects or faithless doubt severs the vision of God. It urges perseverance in both active service and quiet moments, noting God’s patient mercy, sending angels to sustain the faithful and restore fellowship and strength.

Glorian Discour Werman God Elijah Ange

After the Drought Brings Renewed Life in Samaria

The passage describes nature reviving after rain ending a three year drought in Samaria. It links the rainfall to divine intervention by the God of Israel, inspiring renewed faith, the downfall of Baal worship, and Elijah’s return from exile. The prophet rejoices in witnessing verdant growth and calls for the people to abandon false prophets and worship the true God.

Samaria God Israel Mount Tarmel Jezreel Baal Tijah Nature

Elijah Fled Beersheba After Jezebel’s Threat

Elijah, fearing Jezebel’s vengeance, escapes south to Beersheba then into the wilderness. He prays for death under a juniper tree, exhausted and despondent, while Jezebel’s search for him proves futile as the prophet retreats from the danger that looms over Israel’s faith.

Mae Jezebel Ahaby Mount Carmel Elijah Ahab Beersheba Jezreel Baal

Clock on mantel wakes drummer mice in old house

Henry Hellenwig of Clinton New Jersey fell asleep while his daughter played the zither. Mice gathered on a loose clock coil and tapped out tunes including Home Sweet Home and Old Black Joe. He woke only when his family returned and found him dead in slumber.

Henry Hellenwig Clinton N. J Hellenwig

Large Culverts and Bridges Designed by Competent Civil Engineers

The article argues that large culverts and bridges can be safely designed by skilled civil engineers under proper supervision. It warns against waste from ignorance of pipe and culvert sizes, advises aligning driveways with gutter grades, and recommends catch basins and appropriate pipe depths. It discusses gutter construction, cobblestones, and a three foot wide gutter to replace shoulders once macadam is complete.

Drag the Roads Spring road-dragging advised for better conditions

The article urges beginning road-dragging in early spring to capitalize on muddy ground and frost thaw. It notes the method yields a glazed, hard surface as weather warms and that many communities have success with early spring work before heavy rains. It also suggests burying trees that are frozen or dried to thaw and moisten.

State St Chesebrough Mfg. CO New York City

Corn Crops Improve With Proper Soil and Harvest Practices

A farmer explains soil preparation, drainage, disking, plowing, and furrow depth to boost corn yields. Emphasizes careful shelling tests, selecting healthy ears, and discarding weak grains to ensure uniform germination and stronger stands for improved crop performance.

Eoory Orowing

Parable Support For Scales In Miller’s Foundations

The American Miller notes four support methods for scales with brick foundations and six by eight dnel sills. Cement piers stand in the corners, one foot high, forming bases for saucers that hold balls. Figure 1 at AA shows the arrangement and lag screws securing saucers before cement sets, and Figure 2 depicts a wooden frame to be placed in a pit as a foundation.

Crossing Barbed Wire Fence Ladders for Easy Passage

Instructions describe crossing barbed wire fences by creating two short planks set as ladders attached to the fence posts. Six inch wide boards extend from ground to four inches above the fence, slanting bottom ends away from the post. Three cross pieces on each side form a ladder aiding balance. posts are longer to provide a handhold for support as ladders are placed at intervals.

Improvement of Hay Meadows Through Fertilizer Use

The article notes about a quarter of the land is hay meadows with timothy as the main grass. Meadows are sometimes plowed, reseeded with limathy and clover, and lightly fertilized. They are well drained and pastured after harvest, with fertilizer of any kind emphasized as key to productive yields.

Peruna editorial argues herbal remedy efficacy

A Peruna editorial defends the remedy by citing HYDRASTIS CANADENSIS, CORYDALIS FORMOSA, CEDRON SEEDS, OIL OF COPAIBA and CUBEB as described in the United States Dispensatory. It quotes Bartholow Scudder Millspaugh and Scudder to claim Peruna treats catarrh and related ailments, asserting support from top medical authorities.

Hartman United States Bartholow Scudder Clossea Hydrastis Userul Millspaugh Virginia Kentucky Tennessee Carolina Perang

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