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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1902
Page
5
An old advertisement extols One Minute Cough Cure as safe and effective for coughs colds croup and grip claiming it removes danger in season era. It features testimonials and references to Rocky Mountain Tea and various language alphabets, with dated promotional language and pricing.
A scanned 19th century notice sheet lists crop sales and farm goods from Nelson and Stef and trade ads for window shades, laundry services, and various merchandise. It notes land sales by Dr. Togupirt, a Resor vehicle purchase by Tom Macpay, and local visits including Zelda Fraser and Mrs. Soden. The page mentions weathered items, school notices, and upcoming births with numerous misspelled names and scattered addresses.
A long obituary outlines the life of G. B. Swen Med, born in Ohio January 2, who moved through Bla bbard and Cherokee Iowa. It notes his work in trade, ministry, and banking, his faithful church service, and his family including a wife and four daughters. He died after illness, funeral held at the Methodist Church, with many local and out-of-town attendees.
Notice announces proof of will for Caroline Tumse and outlines Aurelia Iowa ordinance 27 authorizing construction and repair of permanent sidewalks with assessments against abutting property. Details: council powers, petitions, votes, widths up to ten feet, payment by property owners, service and publication requirements, and effective upon publication.
Ordinance No 28 enacts permanent sidewalk standards along all streets in Aurelia Cherokee County Iowa. It prohibits building or replacing sidewalks without approved materials and proper foundations, requires brick, tile, or cement and sand mixtures, mandates four inch thickness minimum, and allows repairs at abutting property cost via special assessments. The measure takes effect after publication, passed April 1902.
An advertisement touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a universal remedy for sores, wounds, bruises, skin diseases, piles, and other ailments. It warns against counterfeits and includes testimonials from users in Indiana and related claims of complete cures after trying various remedies.
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