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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1907
Page
3
Public notice explains excess fare collection under Iowa rate law effective July 4 1907. It warns agents to strictly enforce payment before boarding and to advise passengers of any excess tolls. The notice references consignment specifics and carrier authority, urging compliance.
Historian Robinson notes Mr and Mrs RH Ruters from Kort Pierre area. Kubrita, now homesteading on Cid ings Plaza eight miles out, has a snug homestead with buildings, a garden, and farm implements. He has twenty five acres cleared, eighteen of corn, three of onions, two of potatoes, and a growing flock of poultry. Family thrives, bank monthly income steady, and local hopes rise for future citizenship.
The city council approved minutes and several bills including clocking gas meters and armantles, and authorized cement crossings in front of the power house. W L Yischel’s bonds as city treasurer were approved. A petition to repeal the sease ordinance was set aside for the next meeting. In Sac County, half the nation’s popcorn is grown locally, with 14,000,000 pounds expected. shipments would require 2,000 railcars if popped before shipping. A late list notes undelivered mail and pending letters at the county post office.
The Aurelia ball club defeated Correctionville 6 to 1 at Aurelia Park, while Alto was shut out 4 to 0 by Peterson on the road. Reports praise officiating by Art Dingman in Aurelia and note attendance and a late-year crowd. Additional account covers past week games, umpire disputes, and upcoming schedule with Aurelia at Alta and Newell at Alta.
Aurelia leads with a 15 9 record after 24 games as pitching staff shines. Elliott fronts the rotation with seven wins and three losses, while Dingman adds five wins and three losses and Olds goes 2 2. The squad, bolstered by top pitchers and a high winning percentage, remains two thirds through the season with multiple road trips and local events on the calendar.
A run away on a runway south of the depot injured two passengers, Mr. and Mrs. Walla of Lincoln, Nebraska. They hired a livery team to Quimby, the horse kicked after a trace came loose, throwing Mr. Walla from the wagon. Mrs. Walla was injured with a dislocated elbow and facial injuries. The driver, Beware Shutter, lost control as the wagon tipped near the bridge. Stewart, a bystander, was badly hurt after being thrown near the gate, possibly sustaining a head injury and loss of sight in one eye.
For the first three months of the calendar year railroad wrecks caused more fatalities and injuries than the three days at Gettysburg. There were 2,078 rail collisions and 1,913 derailments, with casualties higher than the prior quarter, offering travelers a glimmer of hope. Afton traveler Mr Orr left for a trip through Canada, visiting Moosedaw and George Johnston’s family. His buggy team bolted while he was indoors, stranding him until a neighbor helped him reach the hill east of town and catch his train.
The Register and Farmer of Des Moines Tower announces a September 1 start for a weekly far market report. A Chicago market representative will produce a Kevion and Forecast, aimed at Iowa readers and farmers. The paper already reaches thousands of farmers eager for the new service.
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