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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1913
Page
1
The Aurelia Sentinel lists pricing for local and display advertising at 10 cents per inch and 2? per line per insertion, with special yearly contract rates. Subscription is $1.00 per year in advance within Aurelia and $1.35 outside the county. Cards of thanks priced at 50 cents. Proprietor: E. C. Lighter. Published every Friday morning.
The column recalls Mr. and Mrs. John Towner returning from Perry Iowa where he worked three months. Mrs. Shell enjoyed a visit from Mrs. Horton of Omaha who returned home last Saturday. Christie Lammers returned to Savannah Illinois after aiding Burl Porter’s household. Weather changes bring storms and earthquakes. timely showers aided corn but threshing remains. The Men’s club lacked its usual attendance. a speaker will be sought next meeting. References to vacations and a hog cholera discussion conclude with news of Mr. Owen’s hip fracture in Hot Springs South Dakota, sparking community condolences and best wishes.
J M Gay circulates a petition for the Aurelia post office candidacy with broad local support. He is a longtime Democrat loyalist and aims to secure a ground floor opportunity before the incumbent’s term ends.
Geo Isbell and crew are placing a new cement sidewalk on the north and west sides of the Alta State Bank. The Alta Advertiser notes other local updates including residents dining with the Jimmersons, a piano sale, personnel changes at J. W. Wilkinson’s store, a city council oiling decision, and corn crop reports from nearby farms.
Des Moines August 15 details the state law guaranteeing county supervisors fund tuberculosis sanatorium care for indigent patients. If unable to pay, counties may provide or arrange treatment up to 15 dollars weekly, with guidance from the State Department of Tuberculosis and contact A. E. Kepford for information.
Notice announces that Thorval Samuelson deceased's last will has been produced read and filed with court. A hearing for proof is fixed for September 1 1913 by Clerk Po Carpenter with official seal. Reading includes details of the district court statement and date July 2 1913. Additionally a stray line notes a Pennsylvania farmer’s claim about work and aromas.
The piece argues that people trust familiar sources and favour goods with proven merit. It states confidence rises with acquaintance and that advertising reflects known standards. It urges readers to inspect advertising columns to see if inferior goods are widely advertised.
Uncalled letters at the Aurelia Post Office for the week ending August 15 1913 list Carl Anderson Frank E Peterson Oscar Lundgren Herold Long Nora E Ice J P Johns M C Christensen with no address for one foreign letter. Aurelia Cherokee Co. W C Marsh P M.
Announcement states the Sioux City Daily News will be greatly enlarged on September 1 with a strengthened news service and leased telegraph wire Two Washington correspondents will cover news for four states and facilities will expand Its editorial page will be exclusive and fearless with magazine features The sports and women pages will be top in the territory and market reports will be complete Subscriptions offered at the office at two dollars a year
Railroads serving Sioux City prepare for record crowds for the Interstate Live Stock Fair from September 15 to 19. Extra trains from Iowa Nebraska South Dakota and Minnesota will link with regular services and offer return trips the same day. Hotels expand with a four story wing at the Howard and the Martin hotel opening. city facilities and crowd control measures are upgraded for comfort and quicker entry. The Sioux City Service Co pledges one minute car service to the fairgrounds.
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