Ownership and staffing details for Aurelia Sentinel 1913 notice
Ownership statement lists E. C. Lighter as owner editor and publisher for the Aurelia Sentinel Aurelia Iowa with realty and bank stakeholders Farmers National Bank and others. A road gang pay note mentions 34 percent per day for grader operators and a remark on quarrying wages.
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Aurelia Sentinel
Aurelia
Iowa
E. C. Lighter
Farmers National Bank
William C. Marsh
P. M
Beely elected mayor in LeMars landslide voters
In LeMars nine city offices on the ballot six went to Democrats. John Beely, a Democrat, won the mayoral post amid a sweeping party victory.
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LeMars
John Beely
Cherokee Prepares for Fourth of July Celebrations
The Times notes Cherokee plans to celebrate the Fourth of July for the first time in years signaling a revival of county seat amusements. The depot project stalled with only slate shingles and sand left. the railroad has moved the shingles elsewhere, possibly influenced by a local commercial club. A suggestion to dump the remaining sand on streets before its removal is floated.
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the Times
Road-Maker Township Sets Daily Pay for Road Superintendent
A Cher okee county township approves paying the road superintendent five dollars per day when on duty. The measure notes compensation applies only while in charge and covers duties related to road maintenance and supervision.
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Cherokee County
Direct election of senators ratified constitution now
Connecticut completes ratification and announces direct senate elections become constitutional. Leaders hail the change as binding on future senators elected by people. Some states adjourned to 1914 may need special sessions or gubernatorial appointments until elections can be organized.
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Connecticut
Savage bill makes Iowa state superintendent appointive
The Iowa House approved the Savage bill, already passed by the Senate, to make the state superintendent an appointive office named by the governor. Daweon of Cherokee led the measure as a step toward a short ballot. If signed, the law takes effect in 1915, setting a four year term and raising the salary from 2500 to 4000 dollars.
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Iowa House
Savage
Senate
Daweon
Archbishop Donner Faces Charge Over Ties With Protestant Minister
Mer Donner, archbishop of Bordeaux, was reproved for his friendly relations with a Protestant minister in the city. He answered with a wry remark about meeting him in the afterlife, saying he would like to see him in this world.
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Mer. Donner
Bordeaux
Belated Letter From a Thirteen Year Old on a Far Island
A thirteen year old writes to a woman friend from a distant ocean island. He hopes success follows her plans and comments on New Year resolutions gifts, a spring suit, and a Christmas cold. He signs as her true friend noting his dependence on timely letters.
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Lfe
Miss Bowman Wears Five Foot Wolfskin Rug As Muff Dare
Miss Geraldine Bowman a student at an eastern art school proves women can wear anything by parading a five foot wolfskin rug through Boston streets as a muff. She and fellow students wagered a large rug could pass as a fashion accessory amid noon hour shoppers.
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Geraldine Bowman
Miss Bowman
Boston
New York City Spends Record Amount in 1912
The city spent $552,759,712.83 in 1912 with a cash balance of $842,926.50 on January 1, 1913. Receipts reached $523,138,39.22 and taxes and water rents contributed $153,889,557.39. Major outlays included $168,585,952 for revenue bond redemptions and $73,581,950 for corporate stock redemptions.
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New York
Knickerbocker
City of
Victoria and the limits of woman suffrage in royal view
A historical note cites Queen Victoria’s lack of sympathy for the women’s movement. G. W. E. Russell recounts a 1870 scene where a prominent matron urged speech against women’s rights, prompting the queen’s feared, sharp reaction and a harsh call for discipline of the speaker. The excerpt reflects royal unease with reform.
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Victoria
G. W. E. Russell
Termut grievance over loess blamed on Desbaud
Mrs Termut tells the Vicar she is annoyed by a loess incident blamed on Desbaud. A week later the Vicar encounters Mr Turmut and asks if there is any news about her loess.
Community Notices From Silver Township Iowa
Silver Township reports Miss Ella Porter from Cherokee visiting her brother Byrl Porter at mt Olive and updates on local schools and church events. Harold Allen of Silver ill with pneumonia, prayers for recovery amid bad weather. Next Sunday Lutheran services at Mt Olive 2 pm with Rev Nordstrom inviting all. Local farm activity includes T P Ohlson stock and cattle shipment. An April 11 Good Hope event features Carl Nelson entertainment. Apr 30 apron sale at Mt Olive parsonage with clothing and geraniums.
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Ella Porter
Cherokee
Byrl
Byrl Porter
Baby
Aurelia
Mt. Olive
Diamond Center
Elsie Peters
Good Hope
Porter School
Lood Hope School
Carrington
Young People’s Society of
Mt. Olive Church
Harold Allen
Silver
Nordstrom
Will Price
T. P. Ohlson
Ladies Aid Society of
Public Notice of Estate Administrator Appointment in Iowa
The District Court of Cherokee County Iowa appoints W Hi Bishel as administrator of the estate of Mary Jane Lord deceased. Claims must be sworn and filed with the Clerk within legal time. creditors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Aurelia Iowa April 1 1913.
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District Court
Cherokee County
Iowa
Mary
Jane Lord
Aurelia
Towa
W. Hi, Bischel
Slithers Seeks Gasoline From Roadside Farmer
Slithers stops by a roadside to ask an elderly farmer about gasoline. The old man leans on his hoe and hints that fuel may be available nearby.
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Slithers
Ten Duroc Jersey sows for sale in Grandview herd
Eight spring gilts and two older sows bred to Grandview Chief are due to farrow April 20 to May 10. Sows in good condition, well bred, all eligible to record. Average litter so far is nine for gilts and eleven for older sows. $45 per head for the lot or smaller lot. W. I. Jacques, Prop. Grandview Herds, Galva Iowa.
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Grandview Chief
W. I. Jacques
Grandview
Galva
Iowa
Noting the Human Spirit in Every Great Moment
An evocative reflection on achievement as a sign of nature’s vast possibility. The text ponders the individual’s contribution to a larger movement and frames duty as inherent to the whole person within lofty goals.
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Phillips Brooks
Matter of Mentality Offbeat Exchange on Fishing Wit
A humorous dialogue contrasts views on fishing as a genial pastime with clever banter. The exchange implies fishing suits brainy men who enjoy crafting new stories to tell at home.
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Detroit
Ford Motor Company
Michigan
Fourteenth Streets
Aurelia Lumber CO
E. C
Ivélia
Ivanee
Babbitt
B. T. Babbitt
P.O. Box
New York City
Silver Township
Carl Nelson
Nelson
Winfred Moulton
J. K. Rice
Grandview Herds
DUROC
Prop
Fred Schroeder
City Livery Stable
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