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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1915
Page
8
A whispered exchange suggests a cook plans to leave tomorrow. John questions pay adequacy as the cook notes a pattern: every time she has an afternoon off, their car is in the repair shop, implying a deliberate scheme.
A string of old advertising lines references Denison's Coffee along with product placeholders like Hanford's Balsam of Myrrh and Marine Eye Remedy. The fragment mentions sales pitches, dates 1846, and brief quips about fashion, dining, Adirondack camps, and a frost dew remark.
Thomas Mott Osborne, warden of Bing Sing, spoke at a Newport luncheon about blaming heredity for crimes. He argued the blame is false, sharing a parable of a child pushed by early habits and noting the persistent effort required to change conduct. The ad-style line about Hanford's Balsam appears as a filler ad reference.
The piece cites several physicians including Dr. Bherle Dr. Braithwaite and Dr. Simon endorsing a new remedy named Anurio touted as thirty three times more powerful than lithia in removing uric acid. It claims to relieve backache rheumatism and urinary issues and urges readers to ask a druggist for a box or send for a trial packet along with references to Dr. Pierce and his tonics the Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery.
Senator Jeff Davis of Arkansas tells of arriving in eastern Kansas with only a small handgrip for an overnight stay. The hotel night porter, acting as clerk and overseer, quips that the guest has baggage though none is collected in advance, noting the guest has lingered too long on that already.
An advertisement promotes fragrant baby emollients for newborns and offers free samples by mail. The text shifts to Judge Clayton in Alabama recounting a court incident where an elderly Black witness jokes about the nature of an oath, easing tension with a sly grin.
The manager praises Shakespeare’s new Hamlet but finds it too somber. The author answers that the light touch will come from the actors as they interpret the stellar roles. The exchange hints at theatrical adaptation balancing tragedy with comedy.
Weather shapes the excuses of loafers in business as a broker who lives in the present still trades in futures. The paradox highlights how climate and markets influence work habits and idle time.
Des Moines reports Iowa State Superintendent Albert M. Deyoe told the Iowa Teachers Association convention that farmers invest more in automobiles than the district spends on schools. He pressed for more rural school funding, supported open air schools, and urged state control of unsafe buildings. He cited rising teachers wages and compared them with other occupations, noting teachers' pay lags behind living costs despite recent increases.
Miss Tlossie O'Neil narrowly escaped death when a Burlington train bore down as the sisters and their mother crossed the tracks. The younger sister rushed to drag the prostrate woman from the wheels just before impact, then saved her by acting without regard for her own safety.
Mason City plans a new high school after an earlier vote for a $300,000 building failed amid a light majority. Opponents challenged the election in court, and the petition process is now underway to reattempt the vote.
A collection of quotes and historical notes from the Kansas City Star and other sources discusses the proliferation of societies aimed at preventing various things, the idea of preventing the prevention societies themselves, and a nod to early American seals and notable phrases. It also mentions a ledger expert traveling long distances and a medicinal balm reklame.
The excerpt presents mock advertisements and jokes from Punch style humor. It references Hanford's Balsam of Myrrh for aches and strains, a line about Grat, and quips about gifts, war brides, wine, and banking. It captures satirical snippets rather than a single cohesive news item.
A fragmented note discusses age and appearance with phrases about looking young and pursuing a person named Don. It mentions not Gray Hatre and a desire to know age, phrased in informal, uncertain terms. The readable text centers on seeking age and youth in a casual exchange.
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