Aurelia Sentinel front page notes and editorials 1915
The Aurelia Sentinel of Aurelia Iowa 1915 edition lists staff E C Lighter and notes ownership by Ecane Aurelia with Farmers National Bank as a holder. It includes general commentary on public figures, foreign affairs jokes, and a notary sworn ownership statement, ending with quips about Carranza Huerta and domestic politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Éniar
Aut Feemere
Aurelia Sentinel
Aurelia
Iowa
E. C. Lighter
Aurea
Ecane Aurelia
Farmers National Bank
Lows
P. D. Wine
Shakespeare Not a butcher’s apprentice, prices stay high
The claim that William Shakespeare served as a butcher’s apprentice in youth is debunked. Yet meat prices remain elevated with no relief in sight.
Canvasser Arrested on Forgery Charges in Alta
A man claiming to be R C Woolsey a canvasser for medical books was arrested in Alta Iowa charged with forging the signatures of E W Brecher and Albert Lietz to two fifteen dollar checks and cashing them at a Storm Lake bank. He waived preliminary examination and is jailed awaiting grand jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta
R. C. Woolsey
E. W. Brecher
Albert Lietz
Storm Lake
Marshal Farrow
Easter hat sale and local moves in Hanover
Hanover news reports few days left to buy an Easter hat. G F Langner leases Henry Getzreier farm buildings and plans to move in soon. Mrs Gornitz and children from Aurelia visit the Hinkeldey family. The 1915 German Lutheran confirmation class of 3 was confirmed by Rev H Wehking. members include Rein hardt Grieme, Ernest Friedrich, Will Hinkeldey, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Langner
Henry Getzreier
Herbert
Will
Albert Otto
Walter Plog
Albert Weiland
Wiliam EH
Willem Stibling
Eva Houseman
Gertrude Voss
Lydia Hinkeldey
Laetizia Otte
Dorothy Peters
Mamie Geither
Esther Haseman
Ten Years Ago Items From The Sentinel Files
Ten years ago events include Royer hosting progressive checkers, James Sickinnen found dead in Afton township from a weak heart, Sonia Riedeszel and Miss Mary Stiercke marry at the Methodist parsonage with plans to move to Cathay North Dakota, Ed Converse starting a new residence, a light city election with John M. Whitney and H. Nelson Jr. elected councilmen, Henry Jones dying at 82 from apoplexy, and Jas H Green passing away from consumption in Aurelia with family nearby.
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James Sickinnen
Afton Township
Sonia Riedeszel
Mary Stiercke
Bond
Cathay
North Dakota
Riedese
Ed. Converse
John M. Whitney
H. Nelson, Jr
McNeal elected Cherokee mayor in landslide vote
Cherokee voters chose D. W. McNeal over Charles L. Knapp for mayor, 490 to 201. R. H. Kohrts won Second ward alderman 103 to 40. remaining nominees Lawrey Brummer Younger Morrell Graves Scott won without opposition. Park commission passed 463 to 194. Storm Lake Pilot Tribune notes Lyell Chapman arranging 1920 season with May 20 opener and players returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNeal
Cherokee
D. W. McNeal
Charles L. Knapp
R. H.kohrts
Lloyd Knipe
Lawrey
Brummer
Younger
Morrell
Graves
Scott
Park Commission
Storm Lake
Pilot Tribune
Lyell Chapman
Newcomber
Crawford
Toni McCafferty
Fonda
Fromme
Chapman
Novak
Barnholt
Thomas
Rheumatic Pain Relief Promised By Inexpensive Remedy
An Indiana reader from Peru endorses Chamberlain's Liniment for rheumatism saying it relieves attacks immediately. The note cites Mrs Elmer Hatch as writer and lists 25 and 50 cent bottles available through J C Nelson.
Mahoney and Shank Livery Partnership Dissolved
Dissolution notice states the firm Mahoney and Shank in the livery business has dissolved. Cyril Mahoney is now sole owner and all indebted parties are urged to settle their accounts promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahoney & Shank
Cyril Mahoney
J.shank
A Cure for Sour Stomach Ms Thompson Writes
Ms Thompson of Battle Creek Michigan reports a home remedy for sour stomach. The brief item notes a reader tip shared for digestive relief and public interest in simple remedies.
Grandfather Gabriel Peters Dies at 93 in Mt Olive
Grandpa Gabriel Peters, 93, died last Sunday morning after a period of decline. He lived with Mrs. Francis Peters in Mt Olive, formerly from Clinton Iowa. Funeral held Tuesday at 1 pm at the Peters home conducted by Rev. Hall, body returned to Clinton for burial. Mrs. Peters and daughter Eva accompanied the casket. Harrison Dukes remains ill. Ernest Johnson, local worker, died in Cherokee from peritonitis leaving family in Sweden and two brothers in the U.S. Funeral at Good Hope Church with Rev. Hall and Nordstrom. burial in Good Hope Cemetery. Tracy and Elia Porter of Cherokee visit Burl Porter and Frank Stivers.
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Gabriel
Francis Peters
Peters
Clinton
Iowa
Rev. Hall
Eva
Harrison Dukes
Nita
Lloyd Oblson
Ida County
Holstein
Bradley
Storm Lake
Graham Brothers
Ernest Johnson
Cherokee
Blading
Sweden
Good Hope Church
Hall and
Nordstrom
Good Hope Cemetery
Tracy and
Elia Porter
Burl Porter
Frank Stivers
Community Notes From Brooke and Storm Lake Visits
Mrs. Henry Dingosch of Storm Lake visited the Sig Matzdorf home from Saturday to Monday. Several locals attended a box social in Brooke No 8 Friday night and school began in Brooke No 9 Monday. A list of confirmations at German Lutheran church includes Elsie Buddenhagen Willie Pertz Arthur Ruebsam and Emil Matzdorf. Ed Matzdorf family Ed Meinking Edith Blake and others traveled to Storm Lake Sat. Bert Jack Stief and Lee Kolpin also visited Storm Lake Sunday. About fifteen young folks spent Sunday evening at the Sig Matzdorf home. Anna Matzdorf is sewing at the Wm Westphal home this week. Linus Huntresa Mrs Herman Meier and Mrs Roy Johnson were Sioux Rapids callers Friday Alfred and Louisa Westphal visited Roy Johnson Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dingosch
Storm Lake
Sig
Matzdorf
Chas. Lief
German Lutheran Church
Elsie Buddenhagen
Willie Pertz
Arthur Ruebsam
Emil Matzdorf
Brooke No
Ed Matzdorf
Sig. Matzdorf
Ed Meinking
Edith Blake
Bert
Jack Stief
Lee Kolpin
Anna Matzdorf
Local News Briefs From Sac City and Surrounding Areas
Wm Brockman spent Saturday at Sac City. Miss McNeil of Dubuque has secured a teaching position in school district No 8. Mr and Mrs Frank Webb visited at the home of Mr Webb’s parents at Sac City last week. Geo Anderson and Andrew Nordstrom returned from Chicago Tuesday. Miss Edna Lindsay is spending a week’s vacation with home folks. W F and A E Hickey shipped stock to Chicago Saturday with A E Hickey accompanying. There will be a meeting of the Cemetery association at the home of Mrs S A Hickey Saturday afternoon. Those interested please bear this in mind as the business of the year must be attended to. Regular services are now being held at Diamond with next Sunday in the date for evening service. New Sunday school supplies have been ordered and the pastor asks all who are interested in church work to be in attendance next Sunday.
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Wm. Brockman
Sac City
Miss. McNeil
Dubuque
Frank Webb
Mr. Webb
Geo,Anderson
Andrew Nordstrom
Chicago
Edna Lindsay
W. F
A. E. Hickey
Cemetery Association
S. A. Hickey
Elk and Vicinity Social Roundup
Mr and Mrs George Glawe visited the Ernest Kolpin home Sunday. Wm Haight and daughter Dorothy of Cherokee visited at the Haight brothers home last week. Ernest Kolpin is recovering from a illness. Mr and Mrs Earl Waters and Mr and Mrs Aaron Vanderhoff visited Henry Foust home Sunday. Ben Burgeson went to his brother's near Peterson Sunday and will go to Sibley for farm improvements. Miss Marvel and Nora Reckoff visited Otto Johnson home Sunday.
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George Glawe
Ernest Kolpin
Haight
Dorothy
Haight Brothers
Earl Waters
Aaron Vanderhoff
Henry Foust
Ben Burgeson
Peterson
Sibley
Miss Marvel
Nora Reckoff
Otto Johnson
Country Life and Frugality Highlight Farms Over Cities
The piece cites Archbishop Messmer praising country living for thrift and practicality. Farmers display frugality with own bread, ham, cider, and water while avoiding extravagance. A farmer rarely spends cash until stock is sold, favoring bank savings and safe mortgages over risky speculation.
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Messmer
When Kings Were Fighters and Copper Demand Rise
A historical column notes monarchs personally leading troops in war and kingly bravery, alongside a grim report on copper extraction and rising demand. It questions the earth’s capacity to sustain copper output as 8 million tons have been mined and valued at about £480 million amid looming shortages.
Battle Kings and Crusade Valor Through History
The passage reflects on medieval kings as frontline fighters in relentless campaigns. It cites Richard I and Richard II, noting their endurance, combat prowess, and the expectation that a king must fight to lead.
Cost estimates for colossal naval guns and munitions
The article discusses unknown unit costs for immense Kru guns and argues from US ordnance figures that a three inch battery costs $86,000 and fires a 15 pound shell at $15 per shot, an inch battery costs $169,000 with a 103 pound shell at $4, and a 16 inch gun fires a 2400 pound projectile at $12,000 per shot, inferring the great expense of a 25 inch cannon and its ammunition.
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United States Ordnanceports
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Sterling
John Deere
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Hayes Corn
Chatham
Adam
Z. Chamberlin
Bischel
EK. C. Lighter
Proremraz
Peat
Effies
Ales
Cheriies County
Hades
Mexico
Przemysl Bat Faller
Theaolves
Vigor Zaz
Mievo
New York
Carranza
Huerta
Shakespeare
Mrs. Dingman
Rhode Island
el Security
Hanover News
The
Sentinel
O. A. Royer
Henry Jones
Jas. H. Green
MT. Olive News
North Elk and Afton
Diamond
Elk and Vicinity
Wisconsin Lumber Co
Ole Poulson
Aurelia, Iowa
George
Italy
Victor Emmanuel II
Humbert
Novara
Manchter
Richard Coeur de Lion
Richard iI
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