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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1918
Page
2
Anont the scarcity of coal recalls old settlers avoiding dirty fuel while weather oddly aligns with a Russian grand duchess’s rumored arrival. The president criticizes the noisy, thoughtless, and troublesome crowd as well. Louisville considers closing schools and churches to save fuel, but saloons remain untouched as public comment blooms.
A statement endorses War Savings Stamp and Thrift Stamp programs as accessible to everyone from the young to the old and regardless of wealth, contrasting with Liberty bonds limited to the rich or those able to invest large denominations.
A report says the government will attach tags to coal shovels with saving tips printed on them. The line mocks wishing for a chunk of coal instead of advice.
Col. House breaks silence to tell a reporter he linked with the French people and that the American mission achieved its goals.
The piece notes pugnacious congressmen softening after a homeward call. It mocks Bolshevik leaders as lacking intelligence morals and patriotism. General Pershing asserts Germany can, must, and will be beaten, a message the author says every American will cheer.
The piece reflects on wartime hardships teaching patriotism and thrift. The Sentinel’s office faced coal shortages and endured light and heat rationing while an Irish friend, John Murphy, unlocked his coal house to aid the town until a supply arrives, prompting gratitude for his generosity.
Ernest Rathbun aged 18 of Ida Grove was sentenced to life in the state reformatory at Anamosa after a conviction for a statutory offense against 17 year old Elsie Hargens. Bond set at 15000 pending appeal to the supreme court. Ray O Meara trial set for February 18.
County growers propose a twelve inch silver cup as a prize for the least sample from Cherokee county at the State Corn and Small Grain show, January 28 to February 3 1918. Cups awarded in three age classes, limited to Cherokee grown corn, with cash and machinery prizes also offered. Interested growers may request premium lists from the Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers Association in Ames, Iowa.
A brief patriotic verse recalling Civil War valor and urging renewal of resolve to defend democracy against autocracy for the world’s freedom. It emphasizes national duty, historic sacrifice, and present need.
A fragment cites a safety tip to curb colds by isolating sneezes and boiling used handkerchiefs for fifteen minutes. The dialogue features Pennsylvania Hungry and Hobo Frank in a private box car with a Cincinnati Enquirer tone.
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