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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1907
Page
2
Fragmented OCR notes describe multiple church services and times for Shureh Serylegs and allied congregations. References include pastor G M Bond and various parishes with morning and evening services, Sunday school, prayer meetings, and delivery hours.
A severe early morning storm swept the area causing multiple damages. Lightning struck Galen Lewis’s eastern residence chimney tearing off plaster and blowing sash from a window while a small fire was quickly damped. Barns on several farms were struck and a cow killed, with further damage to poles and buildings across the county. Powdered milk and eggs industry described at Mason City, detailing the process and costs. A note on fruit based temperance asserting fruit can curb intoxicants.
Farmers in the area report receiving a dubious circular mailed from unknown agents, likely propagated by traveling sellers along the Hinats Central railroad line. The Manson Journal notes notices found on a traveling man’s grip and suspicions of a Pocahontas county origin, urging cessation of such tactics and clarifying Manson merchants’ noninvolvement. The piece also invites readers to reflect on catalog houses versus local merchants during hard harvest times. The Storm Lake Chautauqua item promotes early tent orders for accommodation, noting expected large attendance, program details, revised lineup, and safety measures at the lake park wells.
Iowa, Missouri and railroad factions clash over the 2-cent fare law as Gov. Cumming and AG Byers refuse participation. The case, brought by stockholders to halt enforcement of the rate cap, is argued before Judge McPherson who will rule after hearings on standing and constitutionality.
The July crop bulletin notes a favorable, sunlit month with above normal temperatures and widespread rainfall, aiding rapid crop growth. Corn, spring wheat, oats, barley, and hay show solid progress though some central districts report wind damage. pastures and potatoes improve while apples and grapes show modest gains.
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