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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1905
Page
3
Fragmentary text describes Scotland salmon abundance and objections to fishing. includes a Clinton Norway churchyard tale with a blacksmith’s memory, a boy Georgie seeking potatoes, and a newspaper ad for Cuticura hair and skin products. Also mentions a detective and a plumber, with dialogue about money and trust.
Fragmentary OCR outlines a historic child teething remedy with warnings about dangers, mentions a mother’s objection to spending on dime novels, and references a drummer posters scene. The text is garbled but centers on Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup and a child’s teething issues.
The advertisement claims Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery uses glycerine to boost medicinal effects and digest nutrients from Golden Seal root Stone root Queen's root and Black Cherrybark. It asserts benefits for chronic bronchial throat and lung conditions, appetite loss and weakness, and promises free literature and confidential correspondence with Dr. Pierce in Buffalo New York.
An elderly Oak Park widow, Mrs Schuler, living on Twelfth and Hays, hopes to prove a long lost relation to a Minnesota millionaire and inherit a fortune. Her brother and sister, Reeving and a Duluth heir, may claim the estate if kinship is shown. Death sentences loom for a New York lawyer in the case.
Seventy two Piya Didians were paid by the agent for railroad construction damages. About $20,000 in checks were distributed, with amounts from $20 to $1,200. Many waited to cash or avoid repayment as some creditors pursued settlements. checks drawn on Security National Bank of Sioux City. Some indians fled with the funds while others paid up gradually.
Setha Datuagow sues saloon keepers for 10000 damages claiming liquor sold led to her husband Soren Nelson's intoxication and fall near a Northwestern train on Aug 6. Nelson lost a right hand and can no longer support his wife, who was a railroad foreman before the incident. Defendants include T. J. Kimth Seth May Ro AL Filter and Christ Schutz, with bondsmen also named.
An Iowa woman, Mrs. J. TB. Matlack, a district court bailiff from Crescent, was struck and killed by a Great Western passenger train near Council Bluffs. The crossing is described as dangerous and officials may review speed and enforcement. Other items note a death from hemorrhage after childbirth in Sidney, a Logan district court ruling favoring Dowell in a fee case, and a stock sale in Ottumwa.
A former Eldora man, 22 years after a shoplifting incident, says his conscience drove him to send a United States money order for 2.00 to pay a button’s value. He claims misdelivery led to funds being misdirected via pastor Warner to jeweler Bard Nuckells, with the button’s cost donated if Eldora jeweler is gone.
About twenty five Fort Dodge residents were duped by a traveling clairvoyant named Tyler who promised guaranteed satisfaction and money refunds. The con collected around five hundred dollars, then fled, leaving victims with empty bags and only worthless items.
William Burchard of Crescant appeared before Judge W. R. Green in Council Bluffs under Wynor influence. He slept through testimony, woke, and was escorted out. Judge Green fined him for the remainder of the term but declined further penalties.
A Dubuque grand jury returns four indictments against postmasters. Elling J. Wold of Keosper faces embezzlement charges totaling 1000 dollars. Amos J. Rucker of Latter accused of 1600 dollars embezzlement. George Lowell charged with breaking into Oneida post office. J W Belton of Fayette charged with violating internal revenue laws. Lowell in custody and may plead guilty. Continuous proceedings expected.
The Portland Gold Mining Company, previously operating under an Iowa charter, has been reorganized under Wyoming law and will surrender the Iowa charter. The home will move from Connell Blits to Cheyenne, Wyoming. The move follows Iowa authorities' attempt to collect about 400000 in taxes on stock. the company already pays taxes on Colorado stock.
Two men robbed the town of In dusters and forced Patrick O Conner to open a store safe at gunpoint then fled toward corn fields. They were tracked to Fort Dodge and identified by O Conner. The loot was mainly checks. Suspects listed as Ed Gorman and Smith. Gorman has prior similar convictions.
A collage of unrelated notes and advertisements, including a dubious medicine pitch for Wolfs Family Pills, a Hartwick style quip about a captain and a witty bride, and a testimonial claim for Dean's Kidney Pills. Also a lumber raft tale and miscellaneous humor items from era publications.
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