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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1909
Page
2
Aurelia Sentinel reports on local notices and community events in Iowa. The paper lists advertising rates, mentions dissolving the Standard Oil Trust, and includes names of residents and a Literary Society program with debate topics and participants.
The Aurelia Sentinel replaces the suspended Independent and will carry its subscription. It promises news from Aurelia and Quimby, with a local correspondent and a plan for a Quimby page if enough news and ads are secured. Readers are urged to try four or five weeks and report if unsatisfied.
In Quimby this week the Geo Day war business opens new car loading for Newton wrens as John Lynn offers an auction on Saturday December 6 for household woods. Revival crowds grow led by Rev Flanikin Dusant and family move from the farm. Dray service changes hands at 11 Mr and Mrs Cree. Community dinners with George Totman family. Harriet Burrel from Cherokee visits schools. Clark and Sons announce popular dances December 6 with Maxie flrgdshed leading a Quimby xeelster orchestra. Teachers note pupil attendance and third grade work on geography and debates Friday.
A hectic week for the Sentinel force includes advertising for Theron Converse's stock sale and a strong Herd Bros. of Hinton listing of top registered shorthorns. The piece notes a personal acquaintance with the herd, a fine Poland China hog herd, German Coach horses, and Shropshire sheep. It also mentions the Coon Mummert dispersion sale run by another successful farmer promising good stock at good prices.
Advice urges thorough cellar cleaning and fumigation, regular ventilation, and avoidance of storm windows. Emphasizes open sleeping areas with abundant fresh air and sun, practical cloth-covered vents, and careful window use. Stresses barns and cattle housing must be sanitary with ample fresh air to fight tuberculosis risk.
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