06 Feb 1936
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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1936
Page
1
The Aurelia Sentinel warns readers the paper will not stop at expiration date unless notified and that subscribers who keep receiving it must pay for continued service. The notice appears in the Aurelia Iowa publication and references standard post office processing.
Mt Olive residents report visits to Webster county and Aurelia. Delbert Ferrin of Cherokee calls on Earl Smith family. Dale Peterson ill with pneumonia. Paulson of Aurelia helps. Bengtson welcomes a daughter at Sioux Valley hospital. Fire at Porter farm narrowly avoids loss as Aurelia firemen respond. S.O.S club event postponed. snowbound roads limit activity.
A Michigan cook extols eating various birds and water creatures. Sparrows and otastings make pot pies while blackbirds are praised as well. Fresh water crawfish are compared favorably to shrimp and todd Jess are claimed tastier than froues.
Maple wood is valued for furniture due to strength, texture, and finish. Hard maple, mainly from Michigan and Wisconsin, is superior to soft maple and features rare figures like birdseye and blister. Its range covers the lake states and Northeast with notable growth from Newfoundland to North Dakota.
The Swedish chemist Nobel discovered that mixing nitroglycerin with a white mineral powder called fuller's earth yields dynamite, a powerful yet less shock sensitive explosive. A later note cites blasting gelatin from nitroglycerin and guncotton chemistry, and references nitrating acids producing nitro derivatives.
The article describes albinism, noting white hair and pigmentless skin. It explains sun sensitivity and poor vision due to lack of pigmentation and mentions historical beliefs that led to persecution of pink-eyed albinos and harsh outcomes.
The article traces how Isiah Sellers first used the pseudonym in New Orleans Pica yune articles. It notes Clemens adopted Mark Twain after a burlesque and a rival paper feud. Clemens began signing letters as Mark Twain in 1863 during Virginia City assignments.
The text describes Henry Hudson's voyage for the Dutch East India Company revealing the New World area later named New Amsterdam and then New York after English control in 1664. It notes the transfer by King Charles II to the Duke of York and the city’s renaming to New York.
Gillette surveys proposals to curtail or reform the Supreme Court's power to strike down laws and notes varied Senate opinions. He discusses a seven-justice concurrence requirement, unanimity, and possible veto-style actions, plus current status of the Frazier-Lemke refinancing petition and AAA salvage efforts in agriculture.
Rev. Paul Hanner of Eagle Grove has accepted the call to the Elk Baptist church and will begin duties around March 1. Also in Alta news, Mrs. Harry Olsen of Newell died at the Alta hospital after a major operation, and Mrs. Hans Larson died at home in Alta. Alta high school named one of 25 statewide sites for a sectional basketball tournament. Mrs. Iver Carlson of Aurelia underwent a minor operation and was discharged January 27. Mrs. Kate Clark of Alta marked her 99th birthday in Cherokee with friends and gifts.
Notice states the annual meeting of the Sioux Valley Benevolence Society will be held in the Aurelia Community Club room on Thursday February 18 at 2 00 p m All members urged to attend Secretary H H Lockin will oversee proceedings
Boston lists six pre revolutionary war dwellings still standing including Willsheanse at Sancourt and North streets and Paul Revere’s house area. Other homes are Marshall house on Marshall Dane off Hanover Street built in 1713 Tawnden Unity Street 1713 Brick house Tileston and Hanover 18th century Daniel Meres house near North Square 1711 most need urgent repairs to survive.
A Boston hotel offers wake up by telephone for non residents. Guests can request an automatic morning call to be awakened at a set time, eliminating the need for alarm clocks or windups.
Righty veterans from Cherokee county and nearby areas apply for a bonus at Treptow post American Legion and L A Wescott post Veterans of Foreign Wars. Fred N Rupp acts as judge at Iowa corn show during Farm and Home week at Iowa State College. Harry Madden 29 gets five year term for grease robbery at Simonsen Rendering works Quimby after district court. Marguerite Danielson, daughter of Deputy Sheriff Danielson, named president of Unie state department Auxiliary Patriarch Militent. Cherokee to file PWA grant for airport improvements and new hangar at municipal airport. council approves filing.
The Peoples Telephone Co holds its annual meeting in the Community Club room on Saturday February 8 1936 at 1 30 PM to elect officers and transact other annual business. A L McKinnon Secretary.
A visitor notes a highly respected villager who is deemed an early settler. The man is praised for paying his dues promptly on the first of every month, despite others thinking him older.
Reports indicate sizable lignite deposits found in the United States and Canada with smaller occurrences in parts of India. Explorers note potential for early mining development as geological surveys continue.
February sale highlights assorted bargains on tires and car parts with large trade‑in allowances. Batteries priced at $6.59 exchange and $2.98 exchange for 39‑plate, 6 volt batteries listed alongside 2 gallons of 100 percent pure Pennsylvania oil. Free wool blanket with washing machines and various price points shown.
New York reports unemployment fell 3.0 percent from August and 9 percent from September 1934, with total unemployed estimated at 916,000. Manufacturing and merchant industries show notable declines while other sectors reflect mixed changes. Partial data appears garbled with several numeric errors.
A dialog notes law abiders feel overworked as a warning is issued. The speaker mentions social ostracism for anyone causing trouble for the grand jury.
Sunday School at 10 a m and English service at 10 45 a m with divine worship in English. The sermon titled The Second Commandment the Right and the Wrong Use of Gods Name. Holy Communion celebrated in this service. All are welcome to attend with pastor available after services or by appointment.
For certain legal purposes a woman is of age at twenty one years. The meaning of the term varies by use such as marriage descent and distribution of property adoption election naturalization. Announcement notes ante enturn this week.
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