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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1906
Page
8
The fragment presents a title page style citation for Balaams Blessing in a Cloud and Pillar Series, attributed to W. B. Edson with copyright 1906. It lists scriptural authority from Numbers 22 and 24 and references related verses 22:6 and 25:18, indicating a religious tract or sermon collection.
In the tale Balaam of Pethor is sought by King Balak of Moab for a curse on Israel as Moab fears the Hebrews. Balaam, warned by God, avoids cursing Israel and later advises peace, while battles unfold and Midianite kings are slain, including Balaam himself.
The sermonette examines Balaam as a curious figure who knew the true God yet chose worldly gain and political favors. It argues his willful heart overrode divine will, warning that knowledge without living God’s light degrades faith and harms the community.
Washington society looks to a bustling debutante season with forty potential debuts including Miss Zaidee Gaff and Katherine Jennings. Notables such as Baroness Elizabeth Rosen and the Shonts daughters gain attention for swims, tennis, and London court appearances, under chaperonage by Mrs Whitelaw Reid.
The article notes U S salt use at about 26,872,700 barrels yearly with the nation relying on home production for about 95.7 percent of consumption. It cites shifts in imports, tariff impacts, and state output dominance by Michigan and New York. It also mentions past production lows and a 1894 free-list tariff followed by 1897 duties.
Congressman John James Jenking of Wisconsin argues U S sovereignty over Cuba. He cites Neely vs Henkel and asserts Cuba became domestic after the Spanish-American War and treaty ratification. Jenking, a longtime public servant and 1843 birth, has deep Chippewa roots and varied posts.
Des Moines correspondent reports on Iowa pure food deputies educating merchants and manufacturers about the state law, harmonizing with national standards to ease enforcement. It notes legal cases on liquor sales, voting machines in Winneshiek, Thomas case appeal, annual car shortages, and a large verdict in Huggard vs Glucose Sugar Refining. Also mentions dedicating the Vols County courthouse and a planned county day event.
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