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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1918
Page
1
A satirical quip heavy note on profiteering and war impact. Poking fun at Hoover and doctors while imagining future use of wireless geography lessons. Comments on the Kaiser and alcohol prohibition reflect broader wartime sentiment.
Although denied lead in a division bound for France, the Colonel remains determined to spend limited ammunition and is directing it at the president.
The Indianapolis Star quotes a comment about heaven and the Russian situation noting skepticism that any such mix up originated in heaven and stating disbelief in the claim.
Congresswoman Jeannette Rankin weighs in on the Irish question prompting mixed reactions from peers. Some colleagues urge restraint and note the issue is highly charged, with critics warning the topic is loaded at both ends.
Germany says President Wilson is smearing the nation and would need to learn an unknown language to do so the English tongue is inadequate for such a task and cannot convey the insult fully.
Government ordered hours change restricts service to two daily deliveries at 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. each day, beginning immediately. The notice explains customers will experience limited service windows and urges planning around the new schedule.
The Lillie Davis residence sold to Chris Miller. Harry Holmes bought his brother’s stake in the Aurelia cement plant. The Main street land stand sold at auction for 22 dollars to C. C. Beeghley. Mr and Mrs Walter Carr consider moving to a farm near Ochevedan. Arthur E Hickey and Blanche B Mummert wed at Mummert home. Wm H Hickey dies in Diamond township after a brief illness. a Cherokee county pioneer and past representative.
At Aurelia a surgical dressings program led by Miss Maude Morgan will begin February 6 and continue every Tuesday and Saturday from 2 to 6. The project operates under the Cherokee chapter with Edith Maresh as chairwoman and Edith L. Glass approving cross division guidance. The K of P lodge offers space over J C Nelson's drug store for the work room.
W H Bischel named chairman for the district including Pitcher Afton and Diamond townships. The drive aims to sell 47820 dollars in stamps with Sunday announcements at churches and a vigorous door to door solicitation by township committees. An executive committee includes A J Whinery and others.
Bernard Isaac McQuin born June 1 1847 on the Maine coast near Pembroke died January 24 1918 in Aurelia Iowa aged 70 He served in the 2nd Iowa Cavalry and fought at Franklin and Nashville He settled in Iowa in Benton County later moved to Cherokee and Aurelia active in school board township clerk and Decoration services He leaves a large family and several grandchildren Funeral services were held at the Congregational church in Aurelia.
Mrs. B. I. McQuin and children express gratitude for acts of kindness and floral offerings during the illness and death of their husband and father. The notice notes concern about rats harming local songbirds and nests, citing observations from National Geographic on rat predation.
Officials and others raise concern over khaki uniforms showing wide color differences. Some coats and breeches fade toward white while others stay original, with notes of mixed hues in different states and units.
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