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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1926
Page
3
A fragmentary report hints at a late 19th century land security issue tied to an early acquisition. Damaged text mentions a security concern, an unidentified transaction, and unsettled details leaving readers awaiting fuller records.
An unclear fragment mentions home ware items including te amber and a request to ring Meade about thimble thread and scraps. The readable text provides no clear event, dates, or names besides Meade.
Government or auction notice details a farm sale near Aurelia north of the town, listing rye as the commodity and a public sale date in January. The text references Presho and Ida, with references to prohibition and doors opening for bidders.
County supervisors meet Saturday and reappoint J. A. Brummer as chairman for another year. W. E L Willey Jr of Marcus joins the board, replacing P. P. Holm. Wm Shore, Cherokee citizen, dies in Chicago after heart trouble. Governor Hammill appoints Benjamin F. Butler of Sibley judge of the Twenty first district to succeed William Hutchinson. Cherokee county builds an ice skating park on the Little Sioux below Main Street bridge. park to be snow free and flooded as needed. Snow fence shipment for Cherokee county still delayed by material shortages.
A brief wedding notice notes the Galvin and Will nuptials scheduled for the final day of the year. The fragmentary text indicates a union of two families and a hoped for lasting partnership, with no additional details available.
Local Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges held a public joint installation at their hall Monday night with about one hundred attendees. Officers for both orders were installed including G Russell G Parrott as Noble Grand and Stella Farrow as Noble Grand of the Rebekahs, followed by a luncheon served by both organizations.
The Cherokee County Farm Bureau will hold its annual meeting at the Rialto Theatre in Cherokee Friday. C W Huntley of Charleston Iowa, vice president of the federation, is the principal speaker. The board nominated L M Johns as president Thomas Lingle as vice president E H Dull as secretary N M Nelson as treasurer. Further nominations may be made at the event with ballot voting.
J C Nelson installed a new linoleum floor in his drug store this week. The attractive large square pattern with a felt pad beneath provides a smooth finish. New fixtures have been added over time to enhance a well furnished store room.
Pastor Geo C Safford announces next Sundays services at usual hours with a cordial invitation and welcome. The annual church business meeting is set for next Tuesday evening and all members are urged to attend for items affecting the entire church. A social hour and phonics support precede the business session with further announcements to be made Sunday.
Ahumorous column quote compares self discipline to building a fence around one’s house or using a halter on a hen to guide oneself. The speaker argues a man with gumption does not need external spurs to push himself to do what he ought.
A fragment notes a shipment of hulless popcorn labeled as Japanese origin sold at Home Grocery. The item description is brief with no further details on price or quantity.
Galva area notes report Tangeman of Danbury planning live rock buying after forty years in the business. Washta Journal notes Soper of Soper a longtime clerk in Unger store died at his brother’s home. January 1 light plant switch overseen by Iowa Light Heat Power Co with new gates. Dr Thomas Murphy of Humeston to practice in Peterson starting January 16. Explosion ruins Tentinger home and injures two. Harold Ronstad, ex Universal Motor salesman, arrested for forgery in Storm Lake. county attorney Pendleton notes a shortage near 3,000 dollars.
County assessors plan a meeting this week to receive instructions and supplies from the county editor and officers. The annual farming statistics gathered for Iowa Agriculture aim to aid farms and organizations in understanding their business. Mapleley Mutual Insurance to hold annual meeting January 9 at 2 pm in the Community Club rooms. members urged to attend.
A local notice lists names of individuals who will hold public sales on chosen dates. It cites Claus Mahn January 18, Frank Frear January 20, Nels M. Paterson February 3, Wm. Hultz February 10, A. W. Isakson February 17, J T Edson February 17, Alfred Johnson February 23, and Ramer Bros with date to be announced. The note invites others to submit sale dates for publication.
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