Happenings in Aurelia Ten Years Ago Highlight Births Fires and Meetings
A local note set recalls a birth to Mr and Mrs Ed Pierce and a fire at J M Gay home causing about fifty dollars in damage. A disastrous Sunday night fire wiped out a block of Marcus business houses. District Farm Bureau meetings announce officers to be elected at Idle Hour theater Aurelia center schoolhouse and Diamond township centers with speaker Bir Pederson of Denmark slated to address several meetings.
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J. M. Gay
Marcus
Peder Pederson
Wavery
Bir
Pederson
Denmark
Node West
Be Vay Federation
Dermand
Ellis
Edith Reed resigns as hospital superintendent
Edith Reed, serving as hospital superintendent for the past year, resigns and returns to Des Moines to continue her profession. Mrs. F. F. Blombere funeral held at Swedish Lutheran church with Rev. Lundell and J. O. Lindstrom officiating. A Scandinavian brokers office opens between Alta and Aurelia, with stock shipping bureau owner Larson forming a business with Slutgren Johnson. Florence Peterson wins top and humorous classes in declamatory contest at Newell, advancing to district. Newell academic double header results: Alta teams win both games.
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Alise Edith Reed
Des Moines
F. FE. Blombere
Swedish Lutherann Church
Moerdsay
Vharee
Qt. Lundell
J. O. Lindstrom
Farsmers Stock Shipping Bureau
RAS
Clo
Larson
Alta
Aureliz
Slultgren & Johnson
Florence Peterson
Newell
Florence
Confusing Train Berth Prices Prompt Ridiculous Talk
The note jokes about Pullman berth costs with a mix of higher lower logic. It puns that choosing a lower berth requires going higher and that the upper berth is lower because it is higher, ending with a playful observation about price and position.
Card of Thanks for Virginia Dawsor
We thank friends and relatives for help and kindness during the sickness and death of our daughter Virginia. Mr and Mrs J J Daw sor and Family. See Paulaon Brothers for an ideal come March possession tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
J. J. Dawsor
Paulaon Brothers
Cherokee Noticees and Local Happenings in December
Cherokee County headlines include the death of a noted citizen in his home on Friday night December 21, a fire at the Home Bakery damaging interior at noon, and rumors of upcoming legislative matters for the January session. Also reported are funeral plans for Will McDonald, a winter trip by local residents to Los Angeles, a theft at the armory during a dance, and the Carlberg-Ingersoll wedding with rites in Boone.
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Jacob
Cherokee
Heathdine
Posteay
Los Angeles
Cal
Robi. Gracey
Edith Gracey
George Wilson, Sr
Fern Smith
Democrat
Armory
Ora Seaman
Seaman
Carlberg-Ingersell
Ruby Ingersall
Boone
Helmer Carlberg
Boone News-Republican
Ard
August Carlberg
Garber
Carlberg Bros
The
Sentinel
Jas
Rocne
Ruby Evelyn [Egersol
Helmer Leonard Carlberg
Aurelia
Iowa
Ft. Dodge
James B. Ingersoll
Early Elk Township Settlers Recalls Christmas Time
Two of Elk township's pioneer residents share their experiences as of Christmas. W S Haight arriving in April 1869 near Alta and building sod structures recounts long log hauling trips from Sions River and later ownership of half a section in Elk. Hl T Saberson came in spring 1875 from Wisconsin, recalls brutal winters, poor roads, and trading butter and corn for goods. both men later moved to Des Moines and Cherokee respectively.
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Alta Advertiser
Elk Township
W. S. Haight
Alta
Cherokee County
Elk
Sions
Thaight
Denison
Mr. Haight
West Liberty
Tow
Haight
Cherokee
Saberson
Des Moines
Newly Elected American Legion Officers Installed in 1921
The 1921 officers of the American Legion Post were installed on Wednesday evening. Eugene Criss of Cantigny Post assisted as installation officer. John Mummert prepared refreshments with John Baumann and Clifford Cardan assisting. The post thanks 8. A. Nyatedt for a cigars donation and Smith Post Alta for access to club rooms via Berger Kinne. Delinquent members may be marked unless dues are paid to G. A. Pankow, post finance officer.
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American Legion News
Eugene Criss
Cantigny
Sue City
John Mummert
John Baumann
Clifford Cardan
8. A. Nyatedt
Smith Post
Alta
Berger Kiine
G. A. Pankow
Happenings Of Our Neighboring Towns in January Events
The fourth number of the Aurelia Lyceum course will be given at the M FE church Friday evening January 14 by Fred Dale Wood. Expect remarks on national and international questions with broad topics and engaging delivery. Also notices of weddings, school changes, and local updates follow from Storm Lake to Marcus and Holstein.
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Aurelia Lyceum
M.fe
Fred Dale Wood
Mr. Wood
Apesker
Sioux City Journal
Ruth Belew
AL Tr. Belew
Indianapolis
Indiana
John Herron Art Institute
Burrell
Storm Lake Pilot Tribune
New West
Storm Lake
Charpentier Cafe replaces Baumann Cafe as dining spot
A local cafe named Charpentier Cafe opens in the former Baumann Cafe location. Patrons note a pleasant atmosphere and updated menu offerings enhancing the neighborhood dining scene.
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Mrs
Ed. Pierce
Lloyd Scott
Lio Quincyllinois
W. P. Dawson
Dees Moines
Cherokee County Short Course
Florida
LTA
Gam
Mackinaws
the Clothing Department of
Lewis
Art Schaffner & Marx
County Seat News
Ford
Lizzie
Motor Inn
Everest
Holstein
TP. McGuire
Marcus News
Iowa Light Heat & Power Company
Court House
J. E. Trelden
Sioux Rapids
W. HL. Kaufman
Elizabeth Rae
Charpentier Cafe
Baumann Cafe
KODAK
O. A. Royer
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