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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1918
Page
3
The article notes Von Gott has not been named as a peace conference delegate while the Allies decide Germany's role. It mentions the senate plans to be represented and hints at political maneuvering. It warns readers to pray fervently that Christmas delivers no trivial gifts like purple socks or a yellow necktie.
A playful verse in which Susie awaits Johnny’s return with her best dress smile and chocolate cake, evoking homecoming warmth and a celebratory mood.
In a public exchange German statesmen accuse each other of partial responsibility for the current crisis, each demanding accountability and offering competing analyses of blame and remedies. The dispute highlights how political factions interpret events and assign fault.
The board of health requires residents of certain Iowa cities to wear flu masks at all times outside their homes. Authorities warn the measure gives the cities a masquerade-like appearance while addressing a health concern amid ongoing tensions over European conflict comments.
A portion of the young woman's deprivation is relieved as candy sales loosened to allow more than one pound per parcel. The delay remains a problem as the young man to buy the treats has not returned home.
A columnist muses that all price hikes from coffee to wool and rail fares end with the consumer. The speaker laments that they and the reader are the final buyers, underscoring universal expense.
Ibis reports the former emperor Charles of Austria in a state of mental distress spends long hours at his desk staring vacantly ahead. The remark suggests if all former emperors confined themselves to such harmless routines the world would be better off.
The author contrasts Christmas with other holidays as a season of giving beyond family bonds. They note gratitude on Thanksgiving and self examination on New Year’s, but insist Christmas should center on generosity and thoughtfulness for others. The piece foresees a joyous year for America with the shadow of war lifted.
A reflective appeal urges restraint and generosity during hard times. It notes high prices and reduced family incomes due to soldiers in the army, calling on readers to bring joy to those in need and to share in the season’s blessedness.
August 1914 German ultimatum to Belgium led to war. Belgium's sacrifice saved civilization though its lands and people suffered. This Christmas appeal urges support for Belgium Christmas Relief via Boy Scouts canvass. donations to O. A. Royer’s jewelry store accepted.
Elizabeth Edna Sheldon, born August 18 1885 in Buena Vista County Iowa, died December 3 1918 near Dayton Oregon at age 33 after a long illness tied to high altitude. She worked as stenographer bookkeeper and cashier in Iowa California and Washington before moving to Dayton. Survived by her father A F Sheldon and three sisters Mrs J A McFarlane Mrs Joe Ket chum and Mae Sheldon. mother predeceased her. Funeral services held at home Thursday afternoon at Be o'clock led by Rev.
Ten years ago in Aurelia Jonas Mummert moved into a new home while John Scott planned a public sale seven miles north for December 16. Alex Fraser bought a Cherokee butcher shop. A baby girl arrived to Mr and Mrs Samuel Campbell southeast of Aurelia on December 7. John Murphy rented his farm west of Aurelia and will move to town with a public sale December 18. Priscilla club ladies and husbands enjoyed a masquerade skating party at the Stutz rink. Stutz Brothers consider enlarging the rink as crowds attend daily. Sam St Johns former Aurelia resident died suddenly December 1 in Whittier California. Parker and Lashell will reorganize with Carl and Herman Hansen taking Mr Parker’s interest. L H Morgan will surrender his 120 acre farm south of town to purchaser hae Swanson effective March 1. Swanson has bought a half section near Iroquois South Dakota and rented it for next year. He holds a public sale next Monday.
Edward Als worth argues in Asia Magazine that three factors shaped Russia’s backwardness. The Mongol yoke suppressed rights for two and a half centuries. Southward raids by Tartars limited settlement to northern forests until Peter the Great. The Romanoff autocracy kept most people in serfdom for centuries.
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