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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1922
Page
1
A garbled column riffs on aging bands turning to writing, drivers needing non skid tires and brains, phones becoming essential as youths date, cosmetics overused, odd phrases about Neloneanatiog to Lag, men delivering bowling speed, and tramps in the south. It ends with calls for safer movies for parents.
A string of light satirical lines notes foot trouble from dance partners, army currycombs for sale, whiskers untangled, and a twist on spring hopes with nine innings. It jests about modernist music noise, boys fashion costs, and home brew fears in a brisk social humorous vignette.
A 19th century guide explains postal law on stopping a weekly paper after prepaid periods. If the paper is delivered beyond paid time, the subscriber may be liable unless they mark it Refused and return it, with the postmaster recording the refusal as discharge from further payment.
The piece notes a contrast between skilled use of hammers and saws and the deft handling of jazz instruments by many people today, highlighting proficient musical talent over carpentry.
The knockers who claim their home town is dead rarely attend meetings of any improvement organization, signaling limited civic engagement despite decline claims.
Aurelia plans new road markers and four edge-of-town signs next spring to guide motorists. Sixty markers at crossroads plus four large signs will direct travelers and warn to slow. the project is funded by local business subscriptions totaling 130 dollars led by Paul Kimball.
The article explains echoes from high walls and canyons, describing how parallel and irregular walls create distinct or muddled repetitions. It introduces W J Humphreys’s acoustical mirage, where distant sounds seem to rise from above due to warm surface air over cooler air. Balloonists may hear earth echoes from above while listeners below hear a quiet environment.
Ancient cuneiform tablets on display at the University of Chicago reveal Sennacherib’s boastful entries about campaigns in Hatti and the Judean siege. He claims Hezekiah’s submission, the capture of thousands, and the king’s imprisonment of Jerusalem, alongside notes of a Cheops jazz band and desert brews.
A pompous head of a large Muncie business placed a door note reading Mr Blank cannot be disturbed. A collector ignored it, entered, then left quickly after being told to read the sign. He found the claim true as the note owner could be disturbed.
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A fragment presents a claim about self perception calling oneself a greater monster or miracle. The terse line underscores Montaigne’s emphasis on inner judgment and grand self regard as a provocative idea.
The January meeting of the Woman's Club met Friday January 13 at Federated Church. Members discussed furnishing the rest room in the new consolidated school and formed a committee to study and report. The program included readings on meats and a croquette demonstration, followed by a lunch and social time. The Home Economic Study Club met January 10 at Mrs W A Bischel's, with a talk on Heirbold Management and refreshments. Prices are changing daily, offering low prices at G J Lewis.
Regular Aurelia council meeting notes motions to extend water main to Roy Schroeder Grandview corner and electric light line with 4 street lights at Seventh and Willow Grandview. F N Tyner contract discussed and nullified by tie. Mayors to consult with BLN Tyner. Bills paid include mayor office rent fuel labor current and supplies. Ordinance 98 poll tax introduced.
Fragmentary town records show Aurelia Iowa council proceedings in late 1921 with tax refunds appraisals, treasurer reports, and proposed property inventory. Minutes list mayor T B Parker clerk L E Christensen and members Reckoff Waddell Paulson, Booth, discussing salaries and street tree removals.
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