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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1917
Page
1
Published weekly notices list subscription rates and advertising costs. The page also contains a string of satirical comments referencing Kaiser Wilhelm, a blind tiger, Kaiser Bill, a matrimonial slacker, a cheerful idiot, coal shortages and Kerensky with a hint of wartime whimsy and satire.
A local reflection notes that repeating old maxims loses bite while highlighting the telephone system as a steady income source. The piece contrasts worn phrases with modern communication revenue, hinting at societal shifts in value.
In one week the navy department received two thousand letters each proposing a solution to the submarine problem. The piece laments that even if these supposed experts sharpened their patriotism enough to enlist, little impact would follow.
A column urges Aurelia women to support Red Cross efforts with patriotism and active participation. It calls for knitting sweaters wristlets and hamlets and asks men to provide financial help as a local instructor prepares to teach the group next Wednesday. It asks readers to forage old linen and cotton for use in relief work.
The funeral for Karolina Lauritzen Alsgaard was held Friday at two and three o'clock at home and the Norwegian Lutheran church in Aurelia conducted by Rev. L A Thorsen of Des Moines. She was born May 22 1874 in Mosjoen Norway and died August 15 in Aurelia at age 43 2 24. She married Andrew Alsgaard September 29 1897 and settled in Aurelia where she remained active in the Norwegian Lutheran church. She leaves a husband, her parents, two brothers and one sister in Norway.
We extend sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for acts of kindness during the illness and death of our beloved wife and departed one and for the beautiful flowers.
All property owners are hereby notified to cut the weeds on the streets and alleys and on their lots in accordance with the state law. Signed by Mayor CG Loekein and Dr R V Barrick.
Cherokee schools plan to open the first Monday in September with high school teachers secured. Dr. P. B. Cleaves is ordered to Fort Riley August 27 joining two Cherokee physicians in U S medical corps. Captain Wescott led 100 men after last week’s departure.
Kronche Advertiser notes Kronche accountant McKinley Clark begins as bookkeeper at First National Bank Monday. Ray Porter reports for Navy duty after departing Thursday to Omaha. City council lets contract to pave Main street alley from Corneliussen’s to east. George Isbell to start work at once.
Notice to Patrons of Aurelia’s Consoli schools outlines start date September 3 and Aug 31 classification for all non beginners. Pupils may report Aug 31 to complete back work or exams for promotion, bring paper and pens, and two book changes are planned for the year.
Rain hindered opening day crowds but afternoon turnout grew. Night show and fireworks were canceled. Thursday brought bright weather and record attendance. Friday and Saturday remained strong. Week total admissions topped last year and reached a fourteen year high. Speed programs impressed as did attractions including Japs Casters and elephants.
Longshoremen at the waterfront bite garlic sandwiches when a heavy thump shakes a pier. Brooklyn Eagle testimony recalls a murky sight of green eyes beneath the planks and a piercing horned sound as the scene unsettles the crew.
A gala celebrates steadfast effort with a quotation from Steele praising perseverance as the key to great works. The event spotlights long-standing dedication and the virtue of steadfast work.
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