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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1909
Page
12
A mother recounts a severe grease burn to her baby beside a frying pan. She used Cuticura Ointment for about five weeks and the scar vanished. The report notes the baby’s face and head healed with velvet skin, from South Shields, Durham, England, March 22, 1908.
The text surveys sources for the Maccabean war, noting scarce original authorities and the reliability of Lie Marrahees as a witness. It compares Josephus and 1 Maccabees, suggesting variances in detail and possible reliance on oral traditions, and frames the war as Jewish independence with the Maccabeean lineage providing the deliverance.
The sermon argues Mattathias and his sons deserve inclusion with Gideon Barak Samson Jephthah David Samuel and the prophets in Hebrews eleven. It emphasizes faith surviving persecution and God’s secure care, citing Psalm three’s assurance that salvation comes from the Lord and the Lord’s protection over his people.
The text profiles Mattathias a noble priestly figure in Judah who refused liberalizing changes and defended worship of God by Moses law. It notes his sorrow at Jews adopting heathen customs under Antiochus Epiphanes and introduces his five sons, including Judas Maccabeus, as leaders resisting persecution.
The narrative portrays Tudas and Judas as steadfast in faith and skill on the battlefield after the king’s persecution. Mattathias mourns Jerusalem's ruin, refuses to bow to Gentile commands, and when a Jew defies the heathen altar, Mattathias kills the offender and the king’s envoy, prompting a flight to the hills with his sons.
The White Company of Cleveland demonstrates kerosene as fuel for its steam cars during a 2650 mile Glidden Tour from Detroit to Denver to Kansas City. The test, overseen by observers and Pinkerton guards, shows kerosene cheaper, cleaner, and equally safe, with the car earning top marks for reliability and performance.
A religious counsel advises husbands to endure their wives chatter with patience. He urges letting women express themselves and maintaining inner calm, noting women need outlets for temperament and urging patience in daily married life.
A quirky ad item touts BEAUTIFUL WHIT CLOTHES as eye pleasing and promotes RUSS BLUE seat grocers. It jokes that a talkative wife leaves the husband little chance to speak, and sells Mrs. Winglow's Soothing Syrup for teething children at 25 cents per bottle.
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