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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1917
Page
1
The notice lists Cherokee county yearly subscription rates and out of county and foreign rates, then details display ad pricing per inch and locals classifieds. It ends with a string of wry observations about wages, politics, Europe’s war aftermath, fashion at beaches, and local traffic growth over a decade.
An exchange states several German church ministers in the state are facing federal indictments for urging disloyalty to the United States. It argues the government should not need to prosecute, urging German congregations to oust traitors hiding under the gospel while asserting that American citizens cannot remain silent. It concludes that the government must take strong action against such traitors.
Archie Nelson returns from Fort Snelling Minnesota where he trained as an officer. He will stay until August 29 before reporting to Des Moines. Nelson is commissioned as Second Lieutenant in the cavalry in the mobilization district's lone regiment.
A collage of short items reports visitors and residents in Aurelia Storm Lake and nearby towns. Mentions include Mr E G Bates in Storm Lake, August Nelson buying a Yave Buick six, Harris store promotions, and various visits by Miss Ollie Dick Mrs Clara Fairfield and others. Bank hours shortened for chautauqua and local travel by Ford.
Aurelia’s chautauqua begins Monday and runs five days with two programs daily. The Vawter Chautauqua system of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, presents the event, praised as America's foremost entertainment givers. Benefiting from twenty five boosters, season tickets are being sold though advance sales lag, risking future sponsorship if funds falter. A town canvass will urge support to ensure financial success.
A short list offers office supplies available at The Sentinel Office including Remittance Booke Order Books Calendars Wall Pockets Fans Carbon Paper Typewriter Ribbons. The note invites local purchases rather than out of town options.
Real estate transfers reported include E H Simmers selling his 160 acre unimproved farm between Sibley and Melvin at 150 per acre with a four year ownership gain of 30 per acre. Irving Brewster buys the north eighty acres tied to the Myers farm near Aurelia. Wa Cave acquires the west eighty acres of the Myers farm. B R Waddell purchases C E Gustafson's 200 acre tract six miles south of Aurelia at 220 per acre. P Je Pearson buys the 160 acre Elk township farm known as the August Borg wardt place with possession March 1.
Henry Johnson received a Glide automobile this week marking a notable upgrade. Parnell Mahoney will enter Morningside College this fall to work and study. Rev. Benkendorfer preached his fare well sermon and left for St Paul for eye treatment. Q H Brooks consolidated stocks from two stores. Bernard Stief died in Minneapolis after hospitalization for appendicitis. he once ran a Aurelia hardware business. Mike Hines and Lon Perry bought motorcycles for mail routes. Aurelia rivals boast six autos two motorcycles and a football team this summer. Twelve automobile owners were ordered to appear before Mayor Lockin for speeding fines set at five dollars and costs. Enforcement has reduced street speeding after prior warnings.
Cherokee Times reports that about fifty to sixty members of Company M volunteered to harvest eighty acres for J C Moats in a field adjoining Camp Hyatt. The workers achieved a record pace, harvesting an acre per minute, aided by Moats and his provision of camp food.
Cherokee Democrat reports Attorney C J Maher appointed as local attorney for the army drafting board to review exemption cases. He will investigate evasion schemes such as married men whose wives support them. The public is urged to inform the attorney of any such cases as part of patriotic duty.
Regular church services at the M E church next Sunday with preaching in the morning and evening. Buy sugar at Harris to save money.
The week saw cool nights and local showers with under normal temperatures and sufficient rainfall. Threshing progressed in northern districts, corn delayed but in good condition, rains aided late potatoes and pastures, and forecasts point to oats surpassing 235 million bushels, a record yield.
Harris advertises a three pack of Star tea, offering buyers a bundle of three tea packages at a promotional price. Limited availability at select Harris stores.
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