Ownership Statement for Aurelia Sentinel April 1926
Notarized affidavit from E C Lighter of Aurelia Iowa listing publisher editor and business manager as E C Lighter owner as well as bondholders mortgagees and other security holders none holding 1 percent or more of total securities sworn March 26 1926 by W H Bischel notary public with commission through July 4 1927
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Aurelia Sentinel
Aurelia
Iowa
State of
E. C. Lighter
W. H. Bischel
Notice of Will for W N Russell Heard in Cherokee County
Notice is given that a document purporting to be the last will and testament of W N Russell deceased was produced, opened, read and filed. The hearing on proof is set for April 19, 1926, in District Court with F J Carpenter as Clerk and Herrick and Herrick as attorneys.
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Cherokee County
W. N. Russell
Consideration of body and mind in selecting top officials
The text argues for choosing leaders based on both physical and mental fitness, including age and health, alongside abilities, when appointing to higher offices. It emphasizes a holistic evaluation beyond intellect alone.
Remarkable West Africa Palm Tree Described
A bizarre description notes a palm tree in West Africa with fan shaped branches arranged east to west. The text portrays it as one of the world’s most remarkable palms and highlights its cool appearance and unique growth pattern.
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West Africa
Eaat
Terminus Marker At Lincoln Park Described
A road in San Francisco is marked with red white and blue markers bearing a blue L on a central white field at Lincoln Park.
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Broadway
Lincoln’ Park
San Francisco
Imaginary Country Little Egypt in European Gypsy Myths
The excerpt claims an imaginary land named Little Egypt devised by gypsy groups entering Europe in the fifteenth century. It alleges they feigned pilgrims to Rome due to apostasy and that their leaders posed as royalty within this fictional realm.
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Egypt
Europe
Rome
Barbershop Joke Cited By Boston Transcript
A quoted remark from a girl returning from a barber visit notes the barber’s use of electric clippers and a vacuum cleaner on her neck, prompting a mother’s reaction and the humorous anecdote in the Boston Transcript.
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Boston Transcript
Friendship Invaluable Asset Says Grit Editorial
The editorial argues that helping others strengthens friendships and social bonds. It emphasizes mutual aid as essential for community resilience and personal well being, noting that one cannot live entirely for self without losing valued friendships.
Child Sugar Allowance Per Day
An ounce of sugar daily suffices for a child, or its Ita value in honey sirup candy or other sweets. The allowance covers sugar used in cooking and added to foods at the table as noted by the Washington Star.
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Washington Star
Helgoland's Changing Hands Through History
Helgoland in the Baltic once belonged to Denmark and was seized by England in 1807. England ceded the island to Germany in 1890. The strategic outpost measures about one mile in length.
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Helgoland
Denmark
Germany
Baltic Sea
England
Hollywood Version Laugh and the World Laughs with You
Quote from Boston Transcript notes that humor spreads quickly while sorrow is misread as weak fear though the era treats public sentiment as mirror and mood.
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Boston Transcript
Scarcity Adds to Value in Franklin Quotation
A brief note cites Benjamin Franklin saying a good husband is worth two wives because scarcity raises value, illustrating a Victorian era proverb about desirability and social norms.
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Benjamin Franklin
Greatest of Pleasures in Promoting Others' Delights
Quote attributes the finest pleasure to helping others, praising selfless acts as the most delicate and sensible enjoyment. The saying highlights generosity as the highest form of personal satisfaction.
Eskimos Fail to Harness North Coal Deposits
In the far North coal deposits exist yet Eskimos have never learned to use them for fuel. The article notes the oversight and hints at potential energy opportunities among indigenous communities.
First Grade Through High School Notes on Attendance and Studies
School notes describe irregular attendance due to illness across grades one to twelve. Pupils with perfect work in spelling or numbers are named, with lists including Patricia Kiernan, Margaret Nelson, Lucille Blanch, Jane Alice Scott, Marguerite Carroll, Lois Nelson, Ruth Gidewell, Fern McCauley, and others. Reports cover multiplication tables, Palmer Method progress, diary keeping, geography review, and upcoming track and baseball activities.
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Patricia Kiernan
Margaret Nelson
Richard Ten
Eyck
Lyle Yaddell
Marjorie Person
Jane Alice Fleott
Thomas Will
Lucille Ranch
Lucille Blanch
Violet Carlson
Patricia
Kiernan
Nellie Mongan
Iane Reckoff
Jane Alice Scott
Ivan Steward
Lyle Waddell
Mildred Yassler
Marguerite Carroll
Ruth Gidewell
Bernice Harden
Eugene Kaskey
Lois, Nelson
Joyce Nelson
Verner Benztson
Fern. McCauley
Ives McClintic
Ruth
Glidewell
Lois Nelson
Joyce
Nelson
Jeanette Nelson
William Scott
Muriel. Glave
Minnie la Georke
Beulah
Harrison
Margaret Johnson
Clarence Magnuson
Jeanette Thompson
Dorothy Fierk
Gladys Larson
Kenneth’ Bischel
Dorothy Lighter
Vivian
Paulson
Rayma Card
Clare
Gladys Glawe
Lenora Bengtson
Frances Person
Gladys Paulson
Francis Parkman
America
Jutor High School
Turbulent Spot in Ocean The Roaring Forties
The Roaring Forties mark a rough Atlantic zone between the fortieth and fiftieth degrees north where ships voyage between Europe and North America. This region known for strong winds and heavy seas challenges mariners crossing the Atlantic.
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Ocean
Atlantic
Europe
North America
Old California Mission Moves to Carmelo Valley
The San Carlos Borromeo de Monterey mission, second founded in California by Father Serra, originally stood on the site of present Monterey and was later relocated to the Carmel Valley area.
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San Carlos Borromeo de Monterey
California
Father Tanipero Serra
Monterey
Carmelo Valley
Inauguration of James Monroe on the East Portico
The first inauguration held on the east Portico of the Capitol in Washington was James Monroe’s on March 4, 1817. A fragmentary sale line mentions seeds, potatoes, and a telegraphic phone notation with unclear contact details.
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United States
Washington
James Monroe
Died in Exile Leonardo da Vinci in France in 1519
Leonardo da Vinci the Italian painter spent his final years in France after journeying there in 1536 at the invitation of King Francis I. He died at Cloux on May 2, 1519.
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Leonardo da Vinci
France
Frencis I
Watch Guarantee Sparks Kitchen Maid’s Buy Decision
A hawker offers a watch with a one year repair guarantee after Matilda the kitchen maid hesitates to buy. He insists, writing a formal guarantee and asking her to sign it, insisting the sale proceeds with a promise of service.
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Matilda
London
Arabian horse to gallop desert hours without water
Reports say an Arabian horse will canter in the desert for 24 hours in simmer and 48 hours in winter without drinking. The claim mentions endurance but lacks verifiable details or sources.
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Simmer
Boy's answer on Selah from Sunday School exam
A small boy raised his hand during a Sunday School test to define Selah. The examiner asked for the meaning and the boy replied that Selah was what David used to say when he broke a string on his harp. London Morning Post.
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David
London
Morning Post
Local Advertiser Promises Medical Supplies at Rock-Bottom Prices
A man, whose wife left him for another man, announces in the local paper he can supply liniments bandages amica healing salves absorbent cotton iodine sleeping powders and crutches at rock bottom prices. The notice notes his wife was a chemist and frames the sale as a response to the relief provided by the party.
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Jones
London
Depth of Pacific Ocean Floor Near Guam Reaches Six Miles
The earth's crust beneath the Pacific is thinner there than elsewhere. The Nero deep near Guam measures about six miles in depth, meaning water over that area reduces crust thickness by roughly the same amount.
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Pacific Ocean
Guam
Mount of Olives rises with three summits near Jerusalem
The Mount of Olives forms a north to southeast ridge near Jerusalem with three summits. It stands about 150 feet above the city and 400 feet above the Kedron valley, reaching 2,682 feet above sea level. The name comes from its once olive tree studded slopes.
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Mount of Olives
Jerusalem
Kedron
Legend of China’s messenger fish stamps and intrigue
A 1897 legend says carp in China known as messenger fish carried messages between conspirators who aimed to overthrow the government. The tale ties the fish to political intrigue and stamp appearances from that era.
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China
Flax Trade Spread from Egypt to Gaul and Britain
Flax long in use linked to taraelites and Egyptian origins. It moved to Asia then Gaul in 1 B.C. era before reaching Britain, marking a broad early diffusion of the fiber through ancient regions.
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Inet
Asia
Egypt
Gaul
France
Britain
Rome's ancient name and its mysterious pronunciation
A fragment discusses Rome's old name and a difficult pronunciation, noting it as ancient and enigmatic with hints of linguistic mystery. The text remains incomplete but signals interest in early nomenclature and how it sounded in antiquity.
Town Council Minutes Record Unexpected Bill Reductions
Aurelia Iowa February 9 1926 council minutes show Carl Herold appealing a light bill deemed too high The bill was reduced from 2.18 to 1.0 on motion The council approved funds of 739.47 for fighting purposes and authorized mayor and town clerk to contract with Arthur Fraser for operating the feed grinding mill The meeting adjourned with Parker as mayor and L E Christensen as clerk
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Carl Herold
Arthur
Fraser
Cherokee County board weighs tax reductions and town project bids
The Cherokee County Board of Supervisors hears requests to lower assessed values for G R Wharton and the Guarantee Oil Co. from $2600 to $1260 and $2473 to $12386 respectively. A White Way street lighting system plan is advanced with bids from Electric Contract Company Des Moines Julius Andrare Milwaukee and McGraw Company Sioux City reviewed for a town business district installation.
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Board
Supervisors
Coe
Dan Hankens
Wright
Nce
Estent
Electric Contract Company
Moines
Julius -Andrare
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
McGraw. Company
Sioux
McGray City
Iowa
Wm. Hecho
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the Model Clothing Co
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