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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1913
Page
9
A seven year old colored boy appeared before Judge Taylor in a Marion County Juvenile Court, recalling that he was on the front porch when he fired at another child with a rifle. The question about the state and county prompted the boy to reply that he was on the front porch.
Des Moines reports passage of bills to consolidate rural Iowa schools into township units and impose a Scholz cold storage law. The senate approved a rural school consolidation bill 34 to 9, while the house passed the cold storage measure requiring storage labeling on all goods for human consumption. Additional action covered prison reform, road and tax bills, and rail safety measures as lawmakers push broader reforms.
An Illinoisan recounts how long term tea use caused nervous spells headaches bilious colic numb nights and near paralysis. After quitting tea six months ago she switched to Instant Postum and reports improved sleep heart strength and no further spells. Postum Cereal Co Ltd promotes its powdered beverage and grocers stock it nationwide.
Coy George W Clarke signs a bill funding the efficiency engineers who worked six weeks for retrenchment. The Senate approved a $10,000 appropriation. the House passed it earlier. An auditor’s warrant was refused as unauthorized. Senate bills include contractor interest from cities and a Soldiers home stipend of 6600 annually with 12 per capita. a concurrent resolution for a March 20 joint session was noted. Creston farmers urge no road law changes and reject a state highway commission. C G Reeve, progressive Republican, is nominated to succeed Frank A Thayer. election set for March 37.
Father's fussing at the bills and worries over money while Mother shops for clothes. Sister Alice anxiously awaits her suit, barely eating or sleeping as the household trembles with the dressmaker's pace and worry.
The piece frames Easter as a symbol of crucifixion and resurrection for ideals. It links Christ’s return to finding one’s lost cause revived in the same mental crossroads. Disciples’ walk to Emmaus is used to urge recognition of risen ideals amid doubt, with a call to expect revival in our own life conditions.
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