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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1909
Page
6
Fragmentary notes describe a relocation and early sea chemistry issues. The text mentions Peters, Wworter Nats, and a warning about water of the sea. A mysterious clock or schedule appears as part of the scene, with references to a sale and vocal questions about the sea’s waters.
The Washington Post recounts a visit by an elder resident who describes cup tossing fortune telling at a Virginia home. She explains the game’s meaning from coffee grounds to fortunes, recalls supper table merriment, and notes children and youths taking part in the eccentric pastime.
An elderly reader shares experiences with Postum as a coffee substitute. She explains relief from nervous dyspepsia after using Postum and notes her husband’s nerves improved after switching. The letter claims Postum does not excite or depress, but steadies nerves and stomach, improving overall health.
reports from Benson County confirm nine deaths with injuries and extensive damage. Wires down hinder verification as tornadoes struck Niles area destroying several farmhouses and injuring Erick Urne family. a young child was found wrapped in barbed wire amid debris.
Six Cavalry detachments under Captains Brasalt Rhoades and Anderson, with the mosquito fleet led by Capt Stomer, struck Jikiri's Moro band on Pata Island Philippines. Five outlaws were killed, several wounded and captured by friendly Mores. Thirty-one band members have fallen or been captured in thirty days, while Jikiri remains at large.
Theodore Roosevelt goes to Sotik to resume painting. Other items note Dr. Theodore Barth’s death amid German politics, King Alfonso’s polo mishap with a sprained ankle, and varied global events including Venezuelan steamers, Castra monopoly, and British parliamentary shifts.
A New York police officer, Thomas I. e., was killed instantly and four other men injured when an automobile overturned while being driven to Cowes Island. The borrowed car sped along and a sudden steering twist caused the crash, with one passenger pinned and a second slipping away.
The body of N. J. Leadbeater, a former Mankato resident, was found buried in a potato patch after two months missing. Frank Smith, a hired man, has confessed that Mrs. Leadbeater killed him with an ax to wed another. Mrs. Leadbeater, her sister Mrs. Swandt, and Smith are under arrest.
Walter Wellman and expedition members sail from Tromsoe aboard the Arctic to reach the north pole by airship this summer. They carry supplies to rebuild a Spitzbergen balloon shed destroyed last winter by a storm. The voyage signals the start of a planned Arctic expedition.
Walter, identified as Robert, the Reno waiter in New York, is to be driven to Nevada by Mrs. Burnham, a wealthy widow entertaining two friends in an up town hotel. The article notes she will take him to Nevada after recognizing him as the former sub. Robert who left Reno years ago to seek his fortune.
At Port Riley near Junction City Rath two military convsers Carey and Jeffries attacked a sentry. Jeffries was shot through the stomach and fatally wounded while the sentry was seriously injured. details remain unclear due to damaged text.
Mary Eligahbeth Logan Tucker daughter of Gen John A Logan was granted an absolute divorce from Col William FL Tucker U S A retired for desertion in Chicasea Superior Court Judge Barnes awarded her the right to resume her maiden name The record notes about 34000 in real estate and Col Tucker’s annual pension of 3750 last spring retirement details.
Joseph West of Dayton Ohio condemned to death for killing his sweetheart faces a postponed execution after the penitentiary physician performs surgery to halt septic poisoning in his knee. Amputation was deemed necessary to stop spread, delaying the July 9 electrocution and likely prompting a gubernatorial reprieve.
Daily racing in New York nears certainty while St Paul prepares a top American league park. North Dakota Agricultural College names Arthur Reuber athletic director and coach as Belenti joins the St Paul roster. Jimmie Kelly and boxing circles mourn the trainer’s death in Chicago.
Senate debates on the corporation tax as a revenue source and the tea duty proposal. Aldrich signals support for the tax to defeat the income levy, while Tillman fights against tea duties. House adjourns after conference report on us bill and limited actions. Cummins and Borah voice tax positions as session ends.
Failures reported in the Whieazo district number 19, against 265 last week, 32 in 1808 and 20 in lanl. Those with Habillites over $5,900 number 1, against last week, 9 in 1893 and 3 in lanl. Dua's Weekly Review of Trade.
Viscount Ara suke Sone is named resident-general of Korea for Japan while Prince It is named president of the privy council in Tokyo. The notes report a mix of political appointments and odd local occurrences from New York.
New York reports indicate improved weather and crop data boosting wholesale demand for fall and spring deliveries. Iron and steel lead expansion with higher output and wage gains, leather trades show strength, while summer goods sales rise with milder temperatures.
The listing shows regional price ranges for cattle hogs sheep and grains in multiple markets including St. Louis Cincinnati Toledo New York and Cincinnati with values for wheat corn oats rye butter eggs and hay. Prices vary by grade and quality with frequent No. 2 designations and mixed lots.
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