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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1905
Page
3
A fragmented local roundup lists events and notices across Iowa. It mentions an exhibit in Fort Dodge, harvest festivals August or September dates, county fairs, camp meetings, and community notices. The text also references a state convention for postmasters, hospitality promotions, and local miscellaneous items.
Illinois Central advertises excursions with one fare round trips to many western destinations. Tickets on sale Tuesdays through October with return validity up to ninety days. Destinations include St Paul Minneapolis Deadwood Denver Colorado Springs Ogden Salt Lake City and numerous Midwest and western points. Also promotes fairs and expositions with monthly sales and special group rates.
A garbled 19th century census style passage outlines the United States workforce. It lists farmers and agricultural workers as the lead occupation group, followed by manufacturing and mechanic pursuits, domestic and personal service, and trade and transportation. It references army personnel, naval figures, and a note about a Turkish minister’s income. The text includes errant phrases and product misstatements about materials and origins.
The text warns against large barns packed with livestock and crops, urging separate structures to curb fire loss and insurance burdens. It includes a note on a weekly post office letter list ending August 25 1005 and a glimpse of a local resident who speaks about eating slowly, reflecting everyday town life.
At a Wednesday stockholders meeting in Storm Lake officers reported the association has funds on hand with most of last year’s deficit cleared. A $1000 loan was approved for a few months and a tribute fund for officers was proposed. Committees were named to improve grounds and explore methods to benefit the association as the group anticipates a notable future.
Secretary Taft and party visited Jolo on August 8 and attended a grand Moro parade with the sultan of Sulu and dignitaries. Over a thousand Moros and residents from nearby islands joined the festivities as the sultan presented gifts to Taft and Roosevelt, and offered marriage to Miss Hoonevelt for the sultanate.
Notice in the District Court of Cherokee County Iowa of Harry A Strouse seeking a permit to buy sell and keep intoxicating liquors at Strouse Berner druggists store Aurelia Cherokee County Iowa location described as two story frame building on lot 10 block 12 Miamn street hearing set for September 1905 at 76 o clock pm in Cherokee Iowa attorney for applicant is W O Sturke Harry A Strouse applicant and Strouse Berner firm listed.
An English society writer notes American heiresses transform London’s marriage scene. Bachelors, especially eldest sons, gain appeal. younger sons see rising matches with penniless but well-connected men. American colonies shadow and seed new alliances as women pursue lucrative ties.
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