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Newspaper

Algona Courier

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1913

Page

6

Wilson Urges Americans to Leave Mexico Now

President Wilson declares a firm neutral policy toward Mexico while pressing for a peaceful settlement. He advises Americans to evacuate at once and cautions against aiding either side, signaling continued U.S. good offices if conditions permit.

Washington, D. C Wilson Congress Mexico Huerta United States Mexco Mexico City U. S Republic of Mexico Mexica Central America America North South Waita

Ocean travel reform argues for safety over luxuries

Atlantic Monthly argues that ships must provide adequate working space and real life-saving gear rather than cramming boats into cramped decks. Wealth and luxury at sea should not mask safety, and higher fares may be needed to fund proper equipment and operations.

Atlantic Monthly

Fragmentary notice offers scattered gaming frame terms

A damaged OCR fragment mentions flapping frame and a sequence from Selene toward e8 Wowan’s 09 OR es. The readable bits imply a technical or catalog entry but lack clear event or主体 details.

Selene Wowan

Obituary of Orlando IL Baker Former Consul and Educator

Orlando IL Baker, long prominent in Iowa education and later United States consul in Sandakan Borneo since 1908, died at sea. Born in Indiana, he taught ancient languages at Simpson College 1868 to 1871, led Algona College, edited the Indianola Herald, and worked as a Chicago correspondent before entering government service. He was nearly 83.

San Francisco Thomas Orlando IL Baker United States Borneo Baker Indianolala Orlando Hi Sandakam Barneo Orient Copenhagen Denmark Sydney Australia Simpson College Indianola Simpson Algona College Des Moines Indianola Herald South Mexico Chicago Indiana

Rare Swine Plague Strikes Perry Farm

A suspected case of swine plague hits Albert Alborn’s Perry area farm, with sixty hogs dead from the outbreak. Twenty six were found dead on one morning, and despite multiple remedies, there is no improvement. The illness appears lung affecting and fatal within days, triggering precautions to stop spread to neighboring hogs.

Perry Albert Alborn Mr. Alborn

Queer Mixup In Iowa Insane Case

Sioux City reports a husband Graham Meadville was committed to the state hospital at Cherokee after his wife admitted filing insanity charges but said he was responsible. The wife and her daughter accused him of assaulting his 11 year old step daughter. Coroner J K Garver testified no evidence supported the charge. The wife, also seeking a divorce, said she brought the charge to punish him.

Sioux City Graham Meadville Meadville Sanity Board State Hospital Cherokee J. K. Garver

Chief Curtis Stands Firm Against Auto Law Violators

Iowa Falls reports Justice Wheeler was arrested at Alden on auto law charges. Chief K C Curtis, head of the Falls police, was with Wheeler but not charged. The case has drawn attention for Curtis aggressive stance against auto law violators in the region.

Iowa Falls Justice Wheeler Alden K. C. Curtis Law Falls Wheeler Curtis

Towa City Industrialist Anthony J Goetz Killed in Runaway

Anthony J Goetz, prominent capitalist and president of Hummer Mercantile, Lone Tree Savings, and Hille Savings, died when his wagon ran away on the way to his farm. He led multiple local firms and banks in Towa City.

Towa City Anthony J.goetz Goetz Hummer Mercantile Company Farmersnd Merchants’ Savings Bank Lone Tree Hille Savings Bank Wits

Joy Riding Milk Wagon Case Seeks Damages

Joy riding milk wagon incident leads to civil suit filed by F B Mcludden against H Rohret and A W Hohrat for 5300 dollars. Plaintiff alleges defendants operated the milk wagon on the wrong side of the street at excessive speed, contributing to the collisions.

F. BB. Mcludden H. Rohret A. W. Hohrat Plaintff

Old Bettiora at Tabor annual gattlers reunion held

The annual reunion of the old gattlers of Mills, Fremont and Pottawattamia counties was held here with several thousand people in attendance. Music was provided by the Glenwood institution band and the Ladies' Glee club of Tabor.

Bettiora Tabor Old Gattlers Mills Fremont Pottawattamia Institution Band Glenwood Ladies’ Glee Club

New Iowa Festmasters Named by Postmasters

Postmaster officials confirm a lineup of Festmasters for Des Moines and nearby areas. Names include B R, Ashley, Laporte City, Luebach, McGragor and Harry, with details of assignments pending final sapate confirmation.

New Iowa Des Sapate! B. R Ashley Laporte Luebach McGragor Harry

NEED TRUER FAITH the enduring power of the Christian church

The article argues that early believers were simple, not theologians, and that the church’s power sprang from a living personal relation to Jesus Christ rather than doctrinal detail. It praises a religious organism over sociological or charitable aims, urging mission work grounded in faith to conquer kingdoms and spur national renewal.

Jesus Jesus Christ St. Stephen Christ St. Paul Apostolic Church Risen Christ

Nest on a Sheep's Back And Extraordinary Story From Abroad

A Wall Mall Gazette tale recounts a sheep shearer finding a nest with fledglings in wool and moss, after a farm near Gourn wood. The report notes three fields, a nest, and a surprised farmer. A second item from the Atlanta Constitution extols physical strength and moral courage over idle ease, praising diligent work and early rising.

Hiceford Tingland Wall Mall Shiney Gournwood Farm

Local nickname sparks powder joke about Mildred

A lighthearted quip sparks a nickname for Mildred as "Explosive" in reference to powder she used, prompting a household joke about her perhaps overreacting or mishandling materials. The line reflects playful social banter within a community setting.

Mildred

The Way of It Glance and Wise Lines

A quirky excerpt notes Miss May impressing Jack at first sight with a playful sea imagery. It adds a humorous line about following the lines of least resistance by praising women and mothers.

Miss May Jack

Keep Pure the Heart and Build Character Now

A reflective sermon argues that outward appearance misleads, and the Lord sees the heart. Character is written daily on the soul and lasts beyond life. While the dying thief gains forgiveness, he could not gain a reformed character. The faithful must seize golden opportunities, keep the heart pure, and work for God now.

Christ

Grace of Our Lord in His Beauty and Strength

The sermon reflects on the grace of Jesus Christ as a blending of divine glory and moral perfection. It urges believers to behold Christ by faith, follow in his steps, and aspire to be conformed to his image, rejoicing in future revelation of his beauty.

Atlanta Constitution Jesus Christ Dr. Watkinson

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