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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1919
Page
1
The Aurelia Sentinel comments on rising costs, prohibition, and political reform. It urges eight hour days for mothers, notes Europe must work to avoid famine, and critiques Washington protests and league of nations talk. It mocks inflation, subscriptions, and automobile demand with a wry tone.
E P Stangland joins a Sioux City stock firm while John Swanson plans a 37 by 100 foot two story garage addition. C L Sipe aims to purchase Sioux Rapids First National Bank and expects a new building next summer. J Wilkinson sells grocery interest to Whitford Kislingbury, forming Bell Kislingbury. Eric Peterson visits from South Bend, Indiana, now running a 12 employee job printing shop there. George Pierson buys 40 acres west of town for 366 an acre. A R Anderson buys 40 more from H A Helberg for 366 an acre, bringing Pierson to 120 acres. Harrison Holmes sells a 174 acre farm northeast of town to Phil Moser at 410 an acre, up from 225. J A Kitz and family move to Minnesota. Mr. Kitz to teach there next year.
Morning Worship at 11:00 with Sunday School at 12:00 Epworth League at 7 30 and Evening Service at 8 80. Advertise it in the Sentinel.
Mrs. Sophia Westphal died Monday evening August 11 at age ninety years and 17 days at her son William Westphal’s home in Aurelia after about five weeks of illness. Born in Mackenburg Schwein Germany July 25 1829 she moved to America in 1868 and later Iowa. Survived by two sons John and William. other children and one great grandchild deceased. Funeral at home two and German Lutheran church at three Rev Baumann officiating. Interment beside husband Joachim Westphal who died nine years earlier.
We express thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during our mother’s illness and death and for floral offerings. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. William Westphal and Mr. and Mrs. Juho Westphal.
The remains of Mrs. Lee T. Kenyon were brought from Sioux Falls for burial at Diamond Center Cemetery. Rev. Harry M. Burns led brief services. Survived by husband Lee T. Kenyon and five children. Ruby Madge Williams born Ida Grove Iowa November 8 1884 died Sioux Falls August 18 1919.
Dr J K Rice and A J Sutton travel to Chicago for the American handicap trap shoot. Perrin Ice Co halts home delivery due to scarce promised ice. Jimmie Carey resigns as Cherokee post office clerk to become an accountant at the Motor Inn. Guy J Tomlinson to relocate to Sioux City to join Kephart in a law firm. Motor Inn plans branch offices at Aurelia and Holstein with new jobs. J F Chapman resigns as county engineer effective August 15. H R Bates named his successor with Ward & Weighton in Sioux City.
S. M. Fouts issues a notice urging Ford owners to install a security auto lock. The item promotes safety and protection against theft.
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