12 Jul 1912
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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1912
Page
1
The Aurelia Sentinel announces its status as the official paper of Cherokee County with weekly Friday issues edited by E. C. Lighter. It lists mailing details, advertising rates, and subscription prices for in county and outside counties.
A local instrument announces available abstracting services by an experienced abstractor. The firm promises careful attention, guaranteed customer satisfaction, and prompt service from an up to date collection of abstract books located over the post office in Cherokee Iowa.
The report covers Aurelia defeating Fonda 9 to 6 after a high scoring game with multiple players advancing on hits and errors. It also includes a weather crop bulletin for Des Moines Iowa for the week ending July 7 1912 noting favorable farming conditions, above normal temperatures, below average rainfall, and crop condition summaries for corn oats wheat rye hay and pastures.
Fire gutted the Flanigan farm barn tenanted by James Dalton and the granary nearby containing grain and machinery. Two mules owned by Londergan perished. Origin of the blaze remains unknown and the event occurred late Thursday night. The report cites LeMars Sentinel and notes local figures W F Miller and the Globe Post.
Samoan mats are valued as fine art and sacred family heirlooms. One mat Moe-e Ful-Ful, about 200 years old, was hidden for years among creeping plants and is linked to ancient owners. Possessing such a mat is a title deed to rank and property, even if worn. antiquity drives its value beyond money.
A debate at a famed theatrical school on the Shakespeare Bacon controversy drew both would be actresses as speakers. The final speaker urged common ground, claiming the plays were written by Bacon and Shakespeare in collision, not by either alone, provoking laughter and applause.
An observant woman argues that modern hands reflect higher civilized virtues and subtleties unseen a century ago. The essay cites Richard Pryce and Sir Henry Irving, noting expressive hands influence acting, pity, and music appreciation while warning that these refined hands may mislead the observer and conceal shabbiness in character.
Special Officer Edward Brophy warns homeowners to raise noise and not confront burglars. He notes burglars carry revolvers or automatic weapons and that professionals avoid firing unless necessary. Brophy, a crack shot with a gun collection, emphasizes defense should save life, not seek confrontation.
A German public school feature uses a land ship training ship for 120 boys. Larger pupils serve as officers while cadets wear white blouses and caps. Daily drills include gun practice and naval routines, with climbing spars and hoisting sails popular among applicants.
A discussion on how personal charm and gracious behavior aid women in making friends and advancing business. It notes that nerves and turmoil can undermine threads of good breeding, while a calm, suave manner helps leadership and respect without seeming pushy.
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