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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1917
Page
1
Local readers see varied advertising practice as per inch rates apply to scattered display insertions. Classified card notices note per inch and per line fees with small items like 10 cent rates for cards of thanks.
The piece argues the nation is moving toward universal military service at fast speed. It predicts volunteers will join in large numbers aided by incentives like free spud and beans and urges readers to garden before being drafted. It notes families may complete such tasks at home.
The piece mocks sensational editorials claiming nationwide wealth and suggests building a broad canal to reach readers directly. It frames the proposal as absurd and tongue in cheek with no concrete plan.
Column notes rising prices for hogs beef corn wheat potatoes and a per year rate for The Aurelia Sentinel while predicting quick World War I victory as Jess Willard and W. J. Bryan pledge to enlist and push toward Berlin.
The editor notes the lack of an American flag on the school building while most town businesses fly flags. They urge flags to be displayed everywhere and call for the largest flag to be proudly flown from the school building.
Government officials urge farmers to cultivate to the limit to prevent food shortages while industry scales up arms and equipment production. The president's plea calls all citizens to increase food output, even in backyards or vacant lots, as patriotic duty alongside military efforts.
Rousing call urges all loyal citizens to stand by their country in unity and duty whether native or naturalized as the crisis demands steadfast support and collective resolve. The message emphasizes patriotism, duty, and communal perseverance in trying times.
With war in existence and our armed forces ready our duty is absolute loyalty to country. Our armies sail our navy prepares our ships our young men rush to training and blood and wealth must be pledged to victory. Once the sword is drawn it will not be sheathed until the enemy is defeated.
Lars Daniel Nelson born April 2 1834 in Dalsland Sweden died April 3 1917 at daughter Mrs B J Burgeson northeast of Aurelia Iowa aged 83 years and one day. He married Nicojena Josephia Josepheson in Fort Dodge Iowa in 1868 later moving to Aurelia and farming near town. Survived by four children Elizabeth Bertina Tatley Frank Oscar Emma Christena Burgeson and another Frank Oscar, plus five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral at Norwegian Lutheran church Aurelia April 6 conducted by Rev Thorson. Burial Pleasant Hill cemetery beside his wife. Children and families expressed thanks for support and flowers.
The west hill project will start soon and be pushed toward early completion this season. W R Griffin has sold his meat market to John Bell of Fonda who will take possession April 18 and lease the shop for ten years.
Seven Storm Lake youths enlisted in Company M of the Second Iowa National Guard at a Commercial club meeting called by Mayor W C Edson. Capt Collins of Cherokee spoke, along with Grand Army men, as plans begin for a patriotic demonstration Friday when Company M is expected to arrive from Cherokee.
A Louisville Courier Journal item questions linking freedom from worry to locomotor ataxia treatment. It notes a paradox that a man free from worry over loco motor ataxia might still recover from an amputated head without treatment.
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