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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1944
Page
1
Mark Twain recounts a court scene in Georgia where two Black women contest custody of a child. The judge, recalling Solomon, proposes to divide the child, prompting both women to cry not to kill the child, sparing it and baffling the judge.
The House approves a Federal ballot bill allowing armed service members to vote the full ballot while absentee voting remains under state law. Iowa provides for service members to vote in primaries and general elections. The piece also notes mustered out payments, manpower shifts, and a Pentagon building cost discrepancy prompting a Military Affairs Committee inquiry.
Beag e Pound presents the English fox hound known for its solid build and long-lasting stamina. A historic breed with deep roots in traditional hound hunting, preserving the classic hound appearance and endurance.
A man tosses a chair and scatters cards into a fireplace as he seeks to calm nerves through a game of solitaire. The scene involves a waiter describing the man’s actions and intent in a dining room setting.
A gas company chairman cites a poet to praise his work. An audience member and judge insist on truth as a witness is pressed about inconsistent statements. The judge warns of perjury after questioning a speaker who claimed one brother while a sister swears he has two.
A customer questions the size of cigars and the proprietor explains a factory change. The maker trimmed the last inch previously discarded by customers, creating shorter cigars.
A lighthearted anecdote features Jackie noting her sister’s rosy cheeks signal health while joking her sister is healthier on one side than the other due to cosmetic use and powder.
A witty exchange shows one brother claiming to do all the treating while the other questions his generosity. The banter highlights family friction over shared expenses and pride.
A humorous tale recalls Mrs. B buying a dressed chicken from a country woman. She discovers two gizzards inside. When the seller returns, Mrs. B.'s son jokes about another chicken with two gizzards.
Mrs. B. planned to buy one five-cent cantaloupe but was persuaded into a six for a quarter deal. Returning to his cart, the peddler found only four cantaloupes remaining.
A historic note on training elephants for lifelike craft in ball production raises curiosity. A heckler asks how trainers coax elephants to handle such fine tasks with precision.
A passenger on a town trolley pokes the conductor with an umbrella to avoid passing her stop. The conductor asks about the destination, and he replies with a humorous disclosure that his stomach is the real signal.
A lecture in economy ends as the chairperson proposes two hearty cheers for the speaker. The moment underlines the audience’s appreciation and the tradition of public thanks at the event.
First grade mourns Dixie Lee Freese leaving for a rural school near Holstein. Eugene Peterson turns seven with ice cream. Valentine party success. spell winners named. Second graders welcome Mardell Lewis and enjoy crafts, snow play, defense stamps, and a fixed bulletin board. Third grade lists perfect spellers and math gains. Fourth through eighth grades report birthdays, visits, science lessons, geography insights, and strong spelling scores. Caldecott book read, Valentine party highlights, and bond and stamp sales pass $8,000.
A World War II era appeal urges the home front to sacrifice for victory by purchasing War Bonds through the U S Treasury Department. The message likens front line triumphs to risks civilians share and emphasizes continued patriotic support for the wartime effort.
A young Thomas A. Edison, hired as a telegraph operator in Boston, is teased by veteran operators who request a rapid message from New York. Edison replies at an even faster speed, turning the joke back on his pranksters.
Iowa extension agronomist Maurice Peterson urges intensified pasture improvements to raise feed yields in 1943. He notes pastures often yield less than half potential. recommends liming acidic soils, applying 200 300 pounds of 20 percent superphosphate, and reseeding with biennial white sweet clover red clover and Alsike. Advocates brom grasses alfalfa mixes, controlled grazing, and a May 16 to Sept 1 grazing window with a fall deferment.
Records show glass eyes used by Egyptians Romans and Venetians across centuries. The first modern artificial eye appears in 1561 in a French surgical work. Pierre Grangelman began making artificial eyes in 1851 on Van Dam Street New York. The business, now Mager Gouverman Inc., continues through descendants.
The text invites men and women to join the Women’s Army Corps offering clerical, accounting, driving and other roles. It promotes learning new skills and serving the country, urging applicants to visit their local recruiting station or write to the Adjutant General in Washington DC for details.
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