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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1911
Page
3
An opinion piece argues that Washington relies on government clerks for its economy. It asserts the 40,000 clerks keep merchants, doctors, lawyers, and others employed year round, especially during summer when lawmakers vacation. Without clerks and continuous spending, the city would shrink and shops would close.
The Labor Bureau reports on European workmen insurance and compensation schemes for accidents sickness old age invalidity and unemployment in 11 countries. It notes United States interest with eight states plus the federal government studying disability compensation and cites Austria France and Germany as having national compulsory old age plans with costs shared by workers and employers.
Washington society women announce plans to form a school in aeronautics as a sport. Led by Viscountess Bengist d'Azy, Mrs. Nicholas Longworth, and Miss Gladys Hinckley, the movement seeks instructors first and fashionably dress the course. The project envisions a spring start with women becoming skilled air pilots and taking early morning cross country flights.
The Senate adjourned March 3 ending a brief session. Upon resuming March 4, rumors arose that a custom was violated. Senator Gallinger chaired briefly as Parliamentarian Henry H. Giltry led a prolonged search for precedents.
A passage explains the gospel as a sacred trust given to ministers and the church. Paul’s call to Gentiles contrasted with Peter’s to Jews highlights responsibility to preach to all. The church authors ordain ministers who must guard and advance the kingdom while honoring the church’s authority.
Fragmentary text notes an extraordinary awakening of religious forces worldwide and emphasis on the church’s role in urban ministry. The readable portions suggest a call for coordinated Christian work in cities and the global attention to this effort.
An advertisement claims Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic prevents and cures sore throat by cleansing and strengthening throat mucosa. Two drops in water are said to relieve soreness. The product, priced 25 and 60 cents per box, is sold by The Paxton Toilet Co of Boston, Mass. A free sample offer is mentioned.
A fox terrier, mourns at the tomb of his master after the death of M Constantin, a municipal councillor's wife’s funeral attendance in Villeneuve Saint Georges. The animal refused food and lingered at the cemetery before dying. The report from Le Figaro notes the dog’s attachment and the caretaker’s death from lung congestion.
A collage of old ad copy and quips includes lines about gossip, time as life, and self help. It features health remedies such as Garfield Ten for digestion, Laxative Bromide products, Winslow’s soothing syrup for teething, and a druggist refund claim. The text blends moral maxims with patent medicine pitches and promotional signatures.
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