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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1895
Page
4
A mixed set of notes on women’s head coverings signaling marriage across cultures, then a sales jingle for Electric Bitters praising its tonic effects and a long list of local notices. It mentions Illinois Central excursions, hair restoration claims, and a county fair with premiums, plus a race meet in Nebraska and various advertisements.
Local leaders warn Russian thistle invasion requires citizen cooperation to exterminate. Apathy hampers progress though some farmers and officials push for action. Also notes patent medicine claims and upcoming bicycle races with Johnson as world champion. advertisements urge printing needs at the Sentinel office.
An old ad describes a Boston Store sale offering umbrellas at 6.00 to 2.00, waist fabrics and prints from 25 to 40 cents, and men’s handkerchiefs and linen goods. It touts early arrival, best selection, and bargain pricing on assorted wares including fashionable prints and embroidered items.
The advertisement promotes a wide range of ladies undergarments and hosiery with prices such as 25c for multiple items, and men and children’s shoes including Trilby styles and Rockford socks. It highlights low prices on kids’ school shoes and mentions Henderson’s boys and misses shoes with claims of durability and bargain tiers.
Thea Journal marks its twenty five year span with enduring presence in the community. Readers have followed its weekly Sanday and Weekly editions as a staple source. The publication holds a longstanding place in local culture and history.
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