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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1941
Page
11
Postmaster A A Dingman of Aurelia warns patrons to mail Christmas packages early to avoid delays from late-season rush. He advises cutoffs for east and west trains, noon for afternoon departures, and 5 pm for evening flyers. He also offers packing tips and rules for address clarity and labeling fragile and perishable items.
The 1941 duck season ends December 14 at 4 p m Iowa hunters bagged more birds than in 1940 though overall limits were not met Ducks concentrate on lakes and rivers and move to cornfields before the opening hour Birds rest on open water until closing and feed after dusk
Wayne Mineri of near Dumont reported sighting a Canadian reindeer by a creek a half mile from his home. The animal did not show fear as the farmer approached.
Iowa State College livestock expert J A Schulz says feeding hogs corn alone is uneconomical and leads to fat, unfinished hogs. He recommends protein supplements totalling 12 to 18 percent protein, with fishmeal or tankage, soybean oilmeal, and alfalfa meal, plus minerals for calcium phosphorus sodium and chloride.
Clarinda Herald-Journal editor C. C. Caswell, an amateur ventriloquist, visits a hospital to see his new grandson. The baby greets him with Hello Granddad, startling a nurse who nearly dropped the child.
Eldora resident Mrs Albert Stage keeps Muscovy ducks weighing seven pounds or more. At feeding time the birds perform a lively display described as a Rhumba like dance.
Aurelia high school lost 26 14 to Larrabee in the first home game. Larrabee led 11 6 at halftime and 20 12 after three quarters as Don Hamann led Aurelia with six points. Larrabee guard Nystedt scored 12 and Huck Brady top-scored for Aurelia’s second team with seven in a 15 18 curtain raiser win.
Last week I highlighted winter driving risks and list key actions to take now. Inspect wipers exhaust system pedals and steering area electrical system headlights tires and keep chains available for safe wet or slippery roads. Drive carefully and ensure all items are in good condition.
Cherokee county farmers who raise most of their family food can aid the food for Freedom drive led by the USDA Defense Board. They gain self sufficiency and reduce strain on transportation and storage while supporting the defense program. The AAA backs pasture and soil building to boost milk and overall production. Soil building crops can feed livestock and improve soil.
Mrs. Dick Baker daughter of Mrs. Jessie Coleman of Mount Vernon owns an Oriental art sculpture by Mrs. Sabura Kurusu wife of the special Japanese envoy who met with the State department. The Bakers were hosted by the Kurusu family when Baron Kurusu served as ambassador to Belgium years ago. A classified ad may sell it.
War between Japan and the United States triggers sharp gains at Sioux City and other markets. Fat cattle rise 25 to 85 cents, top $12.75. fed heifers up 25 cents to $12.25. cows and stock cattle gain 25 to 40 cents. Hogs advance 60 to 85 cents to $10.75. lambs gain 25 to 40 cents to $11.86. Shippers including Burt Mummert and Bill Patten reported top steers and hog prices among local consignments.
A head on crash between a car and a large hawk west of Waverly shattered the windshield of Reverend C. H. Becker’s vehicle. Glass and feathers scattered as a strange passenger in the back seat appeared. Becker’s son Arther and companion Llewellyn Hook were startled but uninjured.
A terse note about an insurance service provider named Lockin Agency offering broad coverage and client services. It highlights availability, general offerings, and a focus on customer support without specific policies or contacts.
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