Proclamation by President Wilson on Near East relief
President Wilson appeals to Americans for winter relief and future rehabilitation of Armenian, Syrian, Greek, and other war refugees in the Near East. He notes 4,000,000 need assistance, including 400,000 orphans, with a $30,000,000 fund drive set for January 12–19, 1919.
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Western Asia
Near East
American Committee For Relief In
Near Host
United States
Woodrow Wilson
The
White House
Germany’s Christmas Stocking Still Empty for Food
Germany remains hungry as winter scarcity lingers and food shortages persist despite holiday aid. Officials urge rationing and increased imports while households struggle to feed families amid rising prices and limited supplies.
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Germany
Just Peace and Sunlight in 1918 Scraps of War Opinion
A 1918 scrap reads that the Allies seek a just peace while Germany pursues just peace. It questions divine right and a czar’s fate, suggesting the Czar of Russia may be dead or alive and noting nations should not corner all the sun light.
When Our Soldiers Come Home They Will Be Able to Tell
The message hints at veterans recounting experiences after return from duty, promising a clearer picture of wartime life and Christmas memories from service. The fragment implies renewed insight and a tale of homecoming amid the holiday season.
Ex-kaiser on the rails and a bigger American hat
The writer jokes that postwar plans are muddled with Europe and railroads in mind. He imagines transporting the ex-kaiser by rail around America as a humorous critique of policy and leadership, contrasts peace prospects with wartime energy, and notes the harsh realities of winter farming for the northern farmer.
Prince Ritel Fritz Emphasizes Simple German Citizenship
Prince Ritel Fritz, the most respectable Hohenzollern left in Germany, declares his sole wish to be a simple German citizen. The remark hints at a broader royal family debate over moderate ambitions.
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Ritel Fritz
Hohenzollerns
Germany
Germany’s Indemnity Plan Spurred By Installments
A New York Tribune writer explains that paying a 100 billion dollar indemnity by installments with interest would require about five billion dollars annually for roughly 39.5 years. The calculation, the author asserts, should encourage Germany.
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N. Y. Tribune
Germany
Farm Bureau annual meeting postponed to January 17
The annual meeting of the Farm Bureau Association members at the court house Cherokee Town is postponed from January 6 to January 17 at 2 30 p m All members and interested are urged to attend J W Coverdale state leader will be with us on that date
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Farm Bureau Association
Court’ House
Cherokee
J. W. Coverdale
Happenings Ten Years Ago In Aurelia
Joe Meyers left Monday for Wildorado Texas to start a new home. Ed Pierce took over a pool hall from E P Hill. Elsie Nelson bought the millinery stock from Mrs W J Lewis and took possession January 1. Myron Jenness will hold a public sale January 13 on the McQuire farm northeast of town. Bert Waddell bought the 220 acre J W Leeds farm for 12.60 an acre and takes possession in March. Wall moved from the farm south of town to near Alta and will hold a public sale February 2. W F Rabe family moved from Odelbort to a farm south of Aurelia recently purchased from E Wall. A A Dingman closed out and vacated the cloth building to be used by Garber and Mummert. John Murphy bought S D McClain residence on Myrtle Street to take February 1 and will improve it. M S Madson sold his building to A H Waddell. Alex Fraser bought the building the same day and sold it to Mrs D Blackman for upstairs apartments.
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Elsie Nelson
W. J. Lewis
Myron Jenness
McQuire
Bert Waddell
J. W. Leeds
E. Wall
Alta
W. F. Rabe
Odeboldt
Aurelia
A. A. Dingman
Garber & Mummert
John Murphy
S. D. McClain
Myrtle Street
M. S. Madson
J. Ruge
A. H. Waddell
Alex Fraser
Mr. Waddell
Storm Lake Helps Beat Cherokee 17 to 14 in Friday Clash
Local high school basketball saw Storm Lake defeat Cherokee by 17 to 14 on Friday night. Also reported: funeral of Mrs. N G North. deaths of Mrs Stella Clow and William McDonald. weddings of Ruby Braley Mundy and L Benece Ferrin. Lieutenant C H Johnson stationed at hospital No 3 in New York City. new staff at Farmers National Bank. Maple Valley Mutual Insurance annual meeting notice.
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Democrat
Storm Lake High School
Bright
William McDonald
Cherokee County
Grant Braley
Willow Street
Misa Ruby E. Braley
Garness M. Mundy
M. O. Wheatley
Cedar Street
L. Benece
Dee Howard
Ferrin
J. L. Ferrin
Euclid Avenue
C. H. Johnson
Times
Long Beach
New York City
Hospital No. 3
Farmers National
Leonard E.chistensen
New Uim
Minnesota
Farmers National Bank
Christensen
Castlewood
South Dakota
Ronald Davis
David City
Nebraska
Olive’ Johnson
Public farm sales announced around Aurelia in January auctions
Local notices list multiple public sales near Aurelia Iowa from January 15 to 22. Auctions feature horses, cattle, hogs, Poland China sows, Duroc Jerseys, machinery, harvest goods, seed corn, hay, and farm implements. Sellers include Wm Westphal Darce, J H Pelton, John Helme, Joshua Shank, and Fred Kaskey with moves to Aurelia or Minnesota. dates span January 16 to 22.
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Fred Kaskey
Sioux City
Aurelia
McCormick
Janesville
Osborn
John Deere
Sterling
Emerson
Local Office Supplies Offered In Town
We offer remittance books order books calendars wall pockets fans carbon paper and typewriter ribbons from local suppliers. Convenient selections shown in shop windows and catalogues.
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Aurelia Sentinel E. C. Lighter
Iowa
Czar of
Rus‘aia
France
1918
Potsdam
Wilson
King George
Sam
Sentinel
Joe Meyers
Wildorado
Texas
E. W. Hill
Ed Pierce
County Seat News
N. G. North
E. C. McDade
Methodist Church
Stella Clow
Harry Clow
Maple Valley Mutual Insurance
Maple Valley Mutual. Insurance. Association
de J, C. Lockin
Swift
W. F. Brewater
Ed Rice
Sentinel Office
Geo. McCurdy
A. D. Bruce
Town
Iy Alex
Afton Township
D.C. Bowers
Buick
Andrew Alegaard
Poland
W.F. Brewster
China
Regi FY
Liberty
G.L. “McKinnon
Duroc
Farrow
CE Guetsjeon
Harnes
Pstatnes
Wot Jacques
Gelon
Windsview
Weatphal
Henry Glawe
J. H. Pelton
George Dieterich
John Helme
Theo. Schulke
Joshua Shank
W. G. Whitney
West End
Shank
Joshua
Diamond Center
Mt. Olive
Galva
Duroc Jersey Hogs
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