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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1927
Page
1
Expresses gratitude to helpers who aided the writer in winning first prize at the Model Clothing Co contest. Includes scattered quips and anecdotes about life, taxes, and a tale of an old colored man tending a mule and paying one third of his crop as rent.
A warehouse tale traces a cotton bale through brokers mills cutters and garment makers to a windowed frock sold for 1865 dollars. It notes costs raw material labor transport salesmanship and a single purchase by a distant buyer amid a social scene of luxury. A tenant farmer ends with debt to the landlord and pork and molasses costs.
Long Beach California couple Mr and Mrs William W Bates recently observed their sixtieth wedding anniversary. The milestone was celebrated at their home on Olive Avenue with a reunion dinner. Family members including Dr E G Bates of Aurelia Town and his son were present.
The record notes Peta Bates and spouse Linda Ogg Bates, natives of Pennsylvania, married in 19th century, with Civil War service linked to McClellan and defense of Richmond. They lived in Jagper county Iowa before moving to Cherokee County and then Long Beach. Bates was a Mason, G A R member, and Bethany Baptist church senior deacon. Mrs Bates active in Women’s Auxiliary of the Veterans Union.
The veteran editor aged 84, long active in newspaper work, dies after a career fighting graft in western Iowa. He helped clear the region of a corruption ring, leaving a legacy of public service and strong county leadership.
Dr. F C Foley appeared before Judge Davidson in district court and pled guilty to unlawful transportation of liquor. The judge fined him $700 plus about $100 costs after a raid by Constable Godwin and two Storm Lake assistants.
On Tuesday morning Rev P S Nestander visited Omaha Orphans Home delivering food and clothing. In the evening he announced on air several basketball games won by the local school with scores 24 to 7 and 9 to 2. At a Parents Teachers meeting the invitation from KSCI Sioux City Journal for a 40 minute program was accepted. Coach Perry's basketball squad prepared for a tough match on the local floor Friday.
A fragmented note says a public sale is not listed yet and will be added to the list. It mentions a community context and signals forthcoming details to be posted officially.
A distorted passage portrays crowds and storm laden with tension near New York. It mentions soldiers, churches, and priests, with burning sights and monastic rites as inhabitants endure a somber, coded meeting in a temple setting.
Parkerton town has taken over the abstract books and probate business of Dr. W Me Neal and is now in possession. Cherokee Chiefs basketball lost to the county team 27 to 13, their second defeat this season. County Treasurer Adsit announces auto license issuance will cover about ten makes, up from 108 in 1919, to speed the process. Times Maintenance Engineer Seinstrom notes year end closeout complete with all schedules. primary road work in Cherokee County for 1928 listed as a major concern.
A garbled 1910s style note references carbon monoxide poisoning as a deadly danger in cold weather. It cites H. Wietera and points to yearly fatalities from CO gas exposure during winter months.
Fragmentary text mentions growing interest and a contest, with references to yields and a deal toward increasing. Specific names, dates, or places are unreadable in the damaged source.
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