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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1919
Page
2
A list of items available from The Sentinel Office for local purchase including remittance books order books calendars wall pockets fans carbon paper and typewriter ribbons.
Joshua Business Master announces retirement as dawn light rises, urging wakefulness at daylight while noting the sun should not rise too early. Tompkins endorses a measured sunrise to honor the retiree.
The Iowa State Fair outlines an August 2029 program with 31 races eight harness and twelve running events plus one free for all trotters under saddle. Added Money Plan boosts purses by aggregating entrance fees and start payments into the purse, increasing earnings for trainers and drivers and improving competitive field and spectator appeal.
The Towa State Fair Derby for one and a quarter miles is set for Saturday afternoon August 28. A rich purse should draw ten distance specialists, with several crack gallopers named. Canadian stables have sent entries in past years and often won prize money.
A satirical note mocks a politician as quick to swear at inquiries while lacking answers to the public troubles. The quip portrays him as unprepared and evasive in addressing caller concerns.
Washington reports a congressional briefing on a treasury committee study finding over a million Americans addicted to narcotics. It calls for strict federal enforcement, new laws, state cooperation, and nationwide educational campaigns to curb smuggling from Mexico and Canada and to address the growing habit.
In Tucson a custodian reports discovering the first clue to buried padres gold at Tumacacori mission high in the mountains. The clue allegedly leads from the mission gateway to plans and maps that show the path to gold and silver buried by the padres at the Seven Cities site region.
In Cleveland Ohio on Friday thieves took 955 dollars from a trunk at Edward Puettet s home. On Saturday he found 860 dollars in a package on the front porch. Authorities investigate the burglary and seek witnesses who saw or heard suspicious activity in the area.
Iowa expects the state fair tractor show to mirror a growing industry. Power farming is expanding with 8195 tractors in use by January 1 1919 statewide up from 4368 a year earlier as new firms enter the field and manufacturers expand offerings.
The Iowa state fair will feature a Friday parade on August 29 at 1 PM on the race track showcasing about 800 motor trucks of all sizes. Each vehicle will be decorated by its owner, aiming to demonstrate progress in highway development and mechanical power.
The Women and Children's Building will be the headquarters for women visitors at the Iowa State Fair. It will host baby health events, daily programs of music pageants and moving pictures, and provide rest rooms and comfortable porches. A day nursery offers nursing care and a protected playground provides amusements for children of various ages.
The Iowa State Fair will host five nights of horse shows starting Saturday August 28. The program features fancy harness and high step horses across multiple hitches and displays by the Wilson Six of Chicago. Saddlery participants include five gated and walk trot canter horses, with hunters and joy.
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