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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1917
Page
12
War aviation needs volunteers under twenty-one with commission as pilots. Young men eighteen to nineteen receive commissions, while the navy lowers to eighteen. The ideal candidate is athletic, with sound health, good vision, and quick, accurate judgment.
Fragmentary text hints at Mybert and an excited stance on war articles while a pen is wiped. Other lines mention an emir and a visitor, with unclear meaning and several garbled phrases.
Captain Boda of Pin wins salvage rights to a sunken boat after a 22 year dispute. A timid man finally claims his earthly stakes, as legal channels settle the long gamble.
A column notes concrete replacing wood in mining and the growing use of concrete for rail bridges, highlighting a James River project in Richmond praised as prettier and waterproof. It contrasts with steel and cites opinions on adaptability and value. A quirky exchange about shoes and a bride broker adds lighter anecdotes.
An odd clipping notes a tense moment as a speaker recalls yesterday’s experience that shook nerve, followed by a humorous exchange about a seance with a dentist and a quip about copying others ideas. The brief item blends wit with a ghostly theme.
A satirical clip recalls Wu Ting Fang leading the Chinese Foreign Office with humor. A joke about a Chinaman dying by eating gold leaf ends with a pun on inward guilt. A playful commentary weaves in wartime era quips and social banter about prescriptions and petticoat gatherings.
Congress adjourned sine die after a day of debate over Senator La Follette’s disloyalty remarks. President Wilson attended as minor bills were rushed to the president for signatures, generals Pershing and Bliss confirmed, and both houses passed numerous routine measures amid adjournment scenes and calls to support the new Liberty Loan.
Des Moines reports officers of the eighty eighth division at Camp Dodge want a state wide organization to aid families and dependents of soldiers called to the colors. They say hundreds of letters from families prove real need and current relief is only temporary while staff time is tied up with inquiries.
A report notes Wes Moinges and Tom Brady involved in draft matters. Brady was arrested in Marshalltown and claimed registration at Cherokee Oklahoma when presented to U S Commissioner Judson Piper. A sheriff’s message says he was drafted and to be taken to Camp Dodge.
Washington reports an American patrol auxiliary ship foundered in rough weather while on mine sweeping duty in European waters on October 4. The Navy Department has no information on the cause and has ordered an investigation. No losses beyond the ship are indicated.
A fragment describes Thomas Edison’s laboratory as lavishly equipped with substances from various kingdoms and a vast library of specimens. It notes the professor’s insistence that his lab never be touched except for essential work and his strong attachment to his solitary pastimes, with a traveler’s message relayed by wireless.
An old advertisement promotes Cuticura Oilointment and Cuticura Soap for pimples and daily skin care. It also references a mail offer for a free booklet from Boston. The text includes corrupted, archaic phrasing and stray historical language.
A 1916 Centerville Alabama letter to Dr Kilmer & Co lauds Swamp-Root with strong customer praise and no criticisms. The note invites readers to request a sample bottle and a booklet on kidneys and bladder, and mentions bottles sold at drug stores.
An excerpt contrasts a northern trek with endless nights and dreary atmosphere, then mentions chess as a pastime. It notes a question about aviation and a witty reply about transferring property to his wife as a solution. The dialogue hints at personality and domestic harmony during travel.
The article recalls a 19th century remark from the Indianapolis News about a friend urging Keven to follow current events. It notes a Spanish American War debate on rifle sharpshooters, with authorities arguing skilled marksmen may miss if distances are uncertain, yet modern policy still promotes firearm proficiency and marksmanship training.
The exchange shows Nell noting a reporter staring, Bell suggesting reporters watch for what unfolds. They discuss whether reporters should keep their eyes on everything that occurs and why a journalist might stare directly at Nell.
A fragmentary item centers on WilliePa near illness and a quip about selling empty medicine bottles. The odd dialogue hints at a cautionary or humorous moral, noting the speaker’s concern with return of empty bottles and a wry view of relationships and deception.
In an era of high living costs the article urges a nationwide effort to prevent waste and protect the food supply. It promotes Stearns Paste as a cheap deterrent against rats mice cockroaches and waterbugs with a two ounce box claimed to protect a house or barn. The ad references a large loss from pests and Ein then inserts a quip about shopping fears.
A harsh rebuke targets Jones for not noticing the baby and seating himself near the infant. The note condemns him as unwelcome and demands he not be brought near again, reflecting tense social tensions in the household.
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