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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1903
Page
2
The Aurelia town board approves separate contracts for hotel construction after a bid setback. Work begins soon under new arrangements with Lockin authorized to supervise. Community funds raised reach $9,000 for the water works project, signaling a push toward improved infrastructure and civic progress.
The Aurelia Fourth drew a large crowd from Cherokees Storm Lake Alta and Garrohed with food music and a parade along Main Street. The day featured football and polo style events a Navy horn band concert and fireworks. A major parade led by the Anvella band showcased floats from local merchants and states with a notable sports contest Star Lake vs Aurelia ending in a Aurelia victory. No accidents were reported and merchants reported steady activity throughout the day.
A local committee of the Cluzenn Association frames a plan to raise about 8000 dollars for water works upgrades. Warrants amounting to 200 dollars and neighborhood contributions around 45000 are noted. A special meeting is called tonight to review the project and likely joint contract for installing the plant, with work to begin soon.
Notice of the death of Mrs. Williams, wife of B S Hama, mother of several, with relatives named. The obituary states the funeral occurred recently at her home and notes mourning by friends and the community.
Dinan community notes recount a Retru celebration and social happenings. Dandies praise a new Merb, amid a Maple Grove event. Misses Dibble Newile and Hench join a country getaway while Colla Nordatron and others spend the Fourth with friends at Slows Chiy. Water Ginthrie travels Ohio, Willett and Autrew Nordatronny visit Cherokee and Welton.
Items from Mt Olive and Le Mars recount travel and family illness stories. References include Rev Croky’s trip to Mexburg, Henney Gane’s return from South Dakota, and messages about a sick daughter. The piece blends local life with warnings on cholera infantum and stomach ailments, mentioning Chelostate and household remedies.
A letter-like fragment describes a remarkable cure of diarrhoea attributed to a doctor or remedy. It mentions Morgan, Pesan, and Chianbertitiv's Cotte Cholera tid, with references to costs, a large purse, and a warning about unsafe medical practice. The text is garbled and uncertain but conveys a dramatic medical claim and social commentary on treatment expenses.
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