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Newspaper

Algona Courier

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1909

Page

6

Iowa Teachers Meet To Attend National Education Session

Des Moines Iowa May 13 President H H Seerley will present the National Educational association special committee report on agricultural and industrial education at the Denver convention July 3 9. He will deliver a paper on National Aid in the Preparation of Teachers of Agriculture for the Public Schools before the moral and agricultural education departments. A B Storms Ames heads the technical training department and will join normal schools to hear Seerley s report. A national committee on agricultural education with Seerley of Cedar Falls and LE Balcomb Stillwater Okla meets July 7 to plan next year s work. Iowa teachers expect large attendance Frank L Smart Davenport superintendent is Iowa director with a cooperating state committee.

Des Moines H. H. Seerley Iowa State Normal School National Educational Association Normal School Agricultural and Naonal Denver Seerley Pubiic Department of Moral and Agricultural Education Department of Technical Training A. B. Storms of Ames Department of Normal Schools Dr. Seerley National Committee On Agricultural Education Cedar Falls Iowa LE. E. Balcomb Stillwater Okla

Foe of the White Plague Opens National TB Meeting

Washington May 13 The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis opened its annual meeting at the New Willard Hotel with Vice President Homer Folks in the chair. Leading authorities on tuberculosis attended as sections heard papers from Dr. Rudolph Matas and Dr. Lawras on Brown among others. The program runs to Saturday with a major public meeting and a keynote on tuberculosis legislation led by Dr. Victor Vaughan. A. P. Poland will discuss tuberculosis and the schools tomorrow afternoon.

Washington National Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis New Willard Hotel Homer Folks New York Rudolph Matas New Orleans Lawrason Brown Saranac Lake Alexander M. Wilson Chicago Victor ©. Vaughan Ann Arbor Mich A. P. Poland Newark N. J

Atlanta Hosts Mutual Benefit Hotel Men Convention

Atlanta welcomed hotel keepers from the Mutual Benefit association on May 13 as they arrived from Chattanooga with their families. Mayor Maddock greeted them at the Aragon hotel and the group toured city sights including the capitol Grant Park Kimballville farm and Piedmont Driving Club before visiting HW Rivers country home Roxbury Springs. Tomorrow features an old-fashioned barbecue at Cold Springs Cup club followed by a cake walk and Dutch supper at the New Kimball before departure for Mobile.

Atlanta Mutual Benefit Association Chattanooga Maddock Aragon Hotel Capitol Grant's Park Kimbaillville Farm Piedmont Driving Club Rivers Country Home Roxbury Springs Cold Springs

Will Quit the Supreme Lodge in A O U W Session

Lincoln Neb May 11 delegates to the Grand Lodge A O U W opened their annual session with a near unanimous feeling that the state body should sever ties with the Supreme lodge jurisdiction. The move follows recent legal controversy and mirrors actions taken by the Kansas Grand Lodge.

Supreme Lodge Lincoln Neb Grand Lodge U.W Kansar

Dual track meet features Wink and DT Shoe race

A local athletic event showcases two standout performers, Wink and DT Shoe, in a dual track meet. Fans anticipate sprint and field showdowns as teams prepare for upcoming contests.

Ha Wink Dt Shoe Wey Ate

Statue Dedicated Today in Oskaloosa for Chief Mahaska

The dedication of the Chief Mahaska statue in Oskaloosa under the Red Men is set with a large crowd from Sioux City to Davenport attending. Notables include Carl Foster of Bridgeport and W A Bird of Topeka with a day full of parades, speeches, unveiling, a baseball game, band concerts, and an escort procession through town.

Oskaloosa Mahaska J. D. Edmundson Des Moines Ilown Sioux City Davenport Red Men Oska- Joona Carl Foster Bridgeport Deming Streat Company F Iowa National Guard L. M. Bacan Mayer Malaska J. T. Lacey W. T. Daviels Georgia S. H. M. Iyers Carl Keulule Denison City Park Little Giants What Cheer Sundance Opera House Iowa Brigade Band

Kansas Woman's Relief Corps celebrates 25 years in Ottawa

The Kansas department of the Woman's Relief Corps marks its silver jubilee in Ottawa on May 12 with a grand march and jubilee fund donations. A silk flag is presented to Ottawa High School. National instructor Netlie McGowan speaks, and a plan to buy the John Brown battlefield at Osawatomie for park and dedication to the Grand Army of the Republic is proposed, costing about $2,000.

Ottawa Kay Kansas Department of the Woman's Relief Corps Ottawa High School Netlie McGowan Chicago W. RB. C Osawatomie Grand Army of the Republic

Missionary convention opens in Buffalo First Church

The twenty sixth annual convention of the Women's General Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church opened in Buffalo on May 12 with welcome by Mrs. J R Logue and response by Mrs. J S Dagne. Mrs. J J Lorvey delivered the annual address as officers were elected and routine business completed. Tomorrow features "A Glimpse of Our Mission Fields" in living costume. The convention closed Friday morning.

Buffalo Women’s General Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church First Church of J. R. Logue J. S. Dagne J. J. Lorvey

Illinois State Dental Society Opens Forty Sixth Meeting

Danville Illinois May 11 The forty sixth annual meeting of the Illinois State Dental society opened in Kimber Methodist church with a large attendance Sessions continue through Friday featuring technical papers clinics and entertainment Tonight dentists and wives attend the Barnum Bailey circus Tomorrow the ladies will be given an automobile ride After adjournment Friday members and guests travel by special train to Urbana to inspect the University of Illinois.

Danville Illinois State Dental Society Kimber Methodist Church Barnum & Bailey Circus Urbana University of Ilinois

Public health and humor items from early Texas notices

A Hood County official praises Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney and back trouble, sold 50 cents a box. The page also reprints testimonials on eczema cure with Cuticura products and a humorous colonial-era cartoon caption about forest deer, reflecting magazine satire.

A. A. Perkins Granbury Hood Go Texas Dean Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo

Hitchcock Is Sartorial Masterpiece of ASKINGTON

Postmaster General Hitchcock is praised as the sartorial standout of this administration. The piece notes his meticulous dress, tailored outfits, and habit of matching hosiery to neckties, highlighting his influence on fashion among officials and street tailors observing his refined taste.

Askington Frank HH. Hitchcock Hitchcock Mr. Hitchcock George von L. Meyer

Senator W A Smith Defends Man In Washington Court

In a Washington police court Judge Kimball queried the unknown attorney, revealing the defender as United States Senator William Alden Smith of Michigan. Smith, appearing pro bono for Robert A Pelham, secured acquittal after an hour with witnesses called, while reporters learned the identity of the senator. The episode spurs curiosity about police methods and promises further developments.

Kimball Tam Senator Smith Wiliam Alden Smith Michigan Washington United States Smith Robert A. Pelham Detroit West Pelham Noile Pelham W. A. Smith Nurgher Washington Police

Cow Never Said a Word on City Railway Carg Incident

A fender of the City railway car picked up a young heifer at the corner of Third and Jersey streets. The conductor filled the required report to Superintendent Edward Howell. When asked what the heifer said, the employee wrote she was carried along on the fender for a short distance then rolled off and ran away without saying a word.

City Railway Third and Jersey Streets Edward Howell Yietia Dayton Columbus Dispatch

Tariff duties concentrated in twelve article groups

Twelve tariff classes paid about three quarters of annual duties in 1907, totaling 250 million of 329 million collected. The list includes sugar, cotton manufactures, tobacco, iron and steel, wool, raw wool, spirits and wines, earthen ware, chemicals, and fruits. Rates for cotton cloth vary by threads and finishing, with different per yard or per square yard charges for unbleached, bleached, dyed, or printed goods.

United States Reau

Grape-Nuts as Cure for Chronic Constipation

An testimonial describes severe lifelong constipation relieved within days by Grape-Nuts food. A patient, after failing with laxatives and cathartics, credits the pre digested cereal with immediate digestion and lasting bowel regularity, praising scientific food's power. A physician previously warned of muscle paralysis of digestion, but the subject reports permanent cure.

Senate restaurant kitchens in Capitol spark revenue doubt

A Washington restaurant project in a $4,000,000 office building near the Capitol faces balking support as officials question viability for feeding senators and staff at high prices. Critics note palatial dining rooms and kitchens sit idle while passersby favor other transit and business arrangements, debating whether the facility should run itself or be handed to a committee for possible public health or irrigation use.

Wim Senate Washington Ealley Capitol Building Broadway Pennsylvania Avenue Senate Incheon Committee

Best Stomach Remedy Free Free UK Advertisement

An old advert extols Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative to cure stomach troubles and constipation, claims long history of success, offers a free trial bottle by mail, then urges buying the regular bottle and notes vast usage. It lists named users and presents the doctor's address for correspondence.

Dr. Caldwell J. C. Lanham Warrensboro William Woll Ellison St Louisville

Hewitt says he’s been pinched for money lately

Hewitt claims financial pinch while discussing how women get money. He says his wife kisses him when she wants any.

Hewitt

Interesting Paint Test Promises Pure White Lead Guarantee

An article promotes a simple chemical test to detect impurities in paint materials and urges readers to obtain National Lead Company’s free House owners Painting Outfit No 49 from 1902 Trinity Building New York. The outfit includes color schemes and specifications. The piece claims the Dutch Boy Painter trademark guarantees purity and advises checking with dealers or contacting National Lead Company.

Dk Rees Trinity New York Ft. Sea National

Last Chance and Cures for Colds in 19th Century Ad

A comic quip on marriage attire contrasts with a medical pitch for Kemp’s Balsam. The ad claims a persistent cough resists ordinary remedies, promoting Kemp’s Balsam as a doctor recommended cure for colds and coughs. A bottle costs 25 cents and should be kept at home to prevent suffering.

Two of a Kind and a Creaky Ad Mix

A fragmented newspaper ad item blends a rural humor line with multiple consumer product pitches. It touts Allen s Foot-Base for foot ailments, Mase powder for footwear, and WRIGLEY S Spearmint and Spearmint gum claims, plus a muggy assortment of testimonials and odd proverbs. The garbled text hints at a 1920s era ad page with druggists, shoe stores, and broad product variety.

Allen al Drug Sampla Allen S Olmsted LeRoy

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OWA Davis Bill National Association For Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis W. BR. C Kansas Woman’s Relief Corps General Missionary Society of United Presbyterian Church In State Society Eastern Star of Kansas Hutchinson Kan Grand Chapter of Kansas Order of the Eastern Star May Crawford Tom Norrow Eczema W. Sarrigan Smith Mt. Kisco Poller Prog & Chem Corm Bola Props Heston Thea W. B. Caldwell Caldwell Monticelo Wrigley M Howard Bros N.Y Bias Fose
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