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Algona Courier

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1915

Page

11

The Lost King and the Gold From Radium Transmutation

An ambassador recalls Leopold of Belgium hiding in Cornwall and chasing youth and wealth through a radical plan. In a sea tunnel under Polwyn quarries, chemist Bethman tests a radium process to turn lead into gold, climaxing in Leopold’s gold statue and a catastrophic collapse.

Brussels Leopold Belgium Congo Free State Albert Cornwall Lyonesse Foreign Office Hdward Grey Wighureh Fou Mr. Ker Hdward Eorgiah Handphak Bethman Hamburg Germany Polwyn de Lys Herr Bethman Iit Bethmany Garry Soddy Rayleigh Midas Europe Bathman Hethman Beth Mats

Imperial Order of the Crown of India Explained

The Imperial Order of the Crown of India was founded by Queen Victoria for wives of viceroys and select princesses and sometimes noble women connected to the viceregal court. Lady Randolph Churchill is among its best known recipients. Instituted January 1 1878 the first investiture occurred April 23 with a total of 12 decorated. The insignia feature V R I diamonds pearls and turquoises with a pearl bordered oval and a light blue ribbon edged in white pearlsong.

Imperial Order of the Crown of India Queen Victoria Randolph Churchill India

A Cat or a Father in Reed Biography Tale

Samuel W. McCall recounts a story about former speaker Thomas Reed, noted for his great size. His daughter Kitty pulled a chair away to save her sleeping cat, causing Reed to topple. He calmly remarked that it is easier to get another cat than another father, illustrating his measured temper.

Thomas Reed Samuel W. McCall Katherine Kitty Cn Horror Mr. Reed

Test of Friendship: What is loyalty and sacrifice

Fragmentary reflection on loyalty and friendship. The speaker muses that true loyalty may require giving up personal items or status, even enduring public reproach, as they weigh what a real friend deserves and what sacrifices loyalty may entail. The text echoes themes of selflessness and cost.

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