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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1908
Page
2
Official paper of Cherokee County Aurelia Iowa publishes Fridays. Entered second class mail at Aurelia post office. Office in hotel block. Telephone 60. Local ads 5c per line, display 10c per inch. Subscriptions 1.00 yearly in advance within county. 1.25 outside county.
A 1908 column urges cities to form committees to combat tuberculosis and raise funds. It warns against storm windows over sleeping rooms, promotes ventilation, and endorses stamps and “tag days” to support prevention efforts. It also reports on the national election vote totals and party gains and losses.
The board of control in its annual report proposes buying about fifteen thousand acres to be divided among the state institutions for farming. The state currently owns 7.13 million acres across fifteen institutions, averaging 475 acres each, and member Joh Cownle suggests doubling to raise corn and potatoes for state needs.
The annual tax sale Monday drew brisk bidding but sold only 39 tracts totaling 652.70. Cherokee County saw few lands offered, mostly town lots, with high interest from buyers attracted by “rich pickings” yet overall weak values and limited competition.
Dee Judge Wilson returned this week from Washington and expects to conclude the selection of the government townalities in Tripp county today. Hoe will not make the locations.
Judge Witten says the opening date for Tripp County will be about March 25 rather than March 1 due to late rough weather. The delay affects early spring farming plans and may stall county organization until settlement begins. Trespass laws on the reserve restrict white settlers without permits and enforcement could be by authorities.
Crop Director Chappel reports Iowa corn valued at 276 million dollars, 14 million bushels above government allowance. The total crop mix includes winter wheat, oats, rye, barley, potatoes, and corn yield per acre shows strong production across the state.
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