05 Apr 1917
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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1917
Page
1
Publication notes Thursday issue details rates and subscriptions for Aurelia Iowa and Cherokee county. A wartime editorial urges patriotism and American loyalty, warns against foreign allegiances, and emphasizes defending freedoms under the flag.
The passage reflects a stern view of national loyalties and the drift toward conflict. It notes the danger of neglecting American welfare while warning that escalation to war seems inevitable as tensions with Russia and other powers intensify. The rhetoric laments political brinkmanship and hints at violent outcomes.
Roger Jakie notes rising demand for long vision glasses as striped stockings gain popularity. The item headlines a small market trend reflecting broader dress changes and consumer interest.
A historical sketch notes Nicholas Romanoff, once Czar of Russia, now anxious for safety as he contemplates exile and a possible fate as “Old Nick” if his life is spared. The tone hints at a derelict monarch fearing removal from power.
The text laments modern society saying our forefathers would flee due to high prices, leg shows, political rot, and greed for gold. It portrays them as good honest souls overwhelmed by contemporary corruption and materialism.
The piece argues a Chicago mail order company is so well known that many readers likely have its catalogs, suggesting it rivals traditional merchants in prominence. It invites merchants to acknowledge the firm’s enduring presence and catalog reach.
The Aurelia Sentinel celebrates its thirty fifth year of operation. The piece recalls the early struggles with a small press and patronage, credits steady editors, and notes a strong recent business year under the current editor. A government secret service visit to Aurelia is cited as a warning against treasonous statements.
Easter services at the Methodist Church will feature special music at both morning and evening, with sermons titled The Soul's Easter and The Gospel Referendum. Decition Day offerings in the Sunday school go to missions, and the church extends a cordial invitation to all.
Don Everhardt of Meriden narrowly escaped death when his car collided with Illinois Central No. 115 at Willow Street crossing as the westbound auto entered seconds before the passenger train began to pull out. The exact point of impact remains uncertain but Everhardt leaped to safety and survived unharmed.
Five residents of Cherokee county received their final citizenship papers in the district court last Thursday. The list includes Mathew T. Brewster Larrabee Hans Rasmussen Marcus Chas Raymond Kent Aurelia Eric Person Marcus.
Maria Katrina Larson died at her home six miles southwest of town on Saturday morning March 24 at age ninety three years seven days. Lillian Eddy of Cherokee joins Alta teaching corps to lead domestic science. G E Linder and wife leave for Fort Dodge where he works in the Illinois Central freight depot. Mrs A Burgeson visited friends in Aurelia. Mamie Poulson returns home for a visit along with Delia Poulson. Town well contract awarded to Thorpe Brothers of Des Moines for a 500 to 1000 foot drilled well. Plans for band concerts and Decoration Day speaker being arranged. Wail falls from manure spreader, sustaining a broken collar bone.
A pretty home wedding occurred last Friday at Gus Johnson’s West Cherry street residence. Linnea Johnson and Emil Carlson united in marriage in a parlor ceremony conducted by Rev. Nordstrom. The couple will reside on a Diamond township farm after a Kingsley area farm stint.
The Columbus Journal quotes a veteran editor lamenting the urge to publish a spring poem of his own as wasteful. He argues intellectual honesty requires restraint and careful selection of content for the pages.
A political quip attributed to Edmund Burke warns that those who sleep on duty or switch sides betray the public trust. The line emphasizes strict loyalty and vigilance against treachery.
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