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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1913
Page
3
A Rockwell City report explains a recent federal statute making it a crime to shoot wild ducks anywhere in the United States with a $100 fine and up to ninety days in jail. The rule preempts state open seasons and reflects a nationwide push to protect migratory birds.
Local business men back a band program with fifty dollars monthly for Carl Nelson to teach. Subscriptions of three fifty to one dollar monthly fund the instruction and allow free open air concerts each Saturday evening in front of Johnson Brothers stand and lights. Crowds grow as concerts attract visitors from distant towns.
A Tuesday closing transfers ownership of the Aurelia billiard hall from W. R. Chandler to H. J. and Jas. Mahoney with possession at noon the same day. Chandler plans to remain in Aurelia while the Mahoneys, longtime locals, pledge to run the business as before.
Westside rivals win 6 to 5 in eleven innings as Ike Roy leads the Westsiders with eight strikeouts and five hits allowed. Dick Bell struggles for the Eastsiders with fourteen hits and two strikeouts. Band profits about five dollars from the gate as the deciding game nears.
Seth Hovey driving a car with Archie O'Donoghue and a young lady tried to butt an Illinois Central freight train at a Seneca street crossing. The car struck the train but both were moving slowly. Archie was thrown clear, Margaret Whealon was bruised, car damaged with wheels fenders radiator and chassis sprained, repairs likely $300. Pilot-Tribune.
Word reached Paullina of the wedding in Des Moines on Tuesday, July stb, between Hiram Loucks of Paullina and Nellie Britton of Stuart Iowa. The couple, both widely known in local circles, were noted as pursuing baseball and dentistry respectively.
J S Mummert will construct a 72 by 72 foot cement block building this summer in Aurelia. The one story structure includes a full basement with auto repair shop and 26 by 70 foot blacksmith room, a 48 by 60 foot show room, and top storage rooms. An electric lighting system will illuminate the premises with a steel shed remaining. Construction by Stutz Brothers begins about August 1, transforming Aurelia into a busier town with a modern business complex.
The Swedish Lutheran church of this city held an annual picnic in the city park on July 4th. Attendees enjoyed a cafeteria dinner ice cream and soft drinks. Frank Scott of northwest of Alta delivered a well received speech.
A lawyer once advised a railroad crossing sign with the three words Stop Look Listen. He earned 10 000 for the suggestion which helped prevent accidents and shielded against liability. The piece urges readers to heed warnings to avoid being swindled by advertisers.
The Washta event starts Wednesday with talks and entertainment. Local notices report other regional changes including moves to Linn Grove and new fire losses near Holstein and Calumet. Several residents return from abroad and a number of property transactions and appointments are noted in surrounding towns.
A young man accused of forgery issued two ten dollar checks signed in the name of Hans Peterson, then fled the country with a mortgaged horse and buggy. He had worked for Peterson before.
One more week of favorable weather added to the mid crop season. Temperature near normal with cooler spells. Friday showers general though southeastern counties drier. Rainfall amounts exceed an inch in many places. Haying and harvesting progress rapidly. Clover hay heavy. timothy fair to good. Winter wheat rye oats barley in shock. threshing underway in southern counties. Late oats ripening. winter wheat yields expected lower than last year. Showers aid corn pastures potatoes and garden crops but more rain needed for corn tasseling. Apples dropping badly.
Cleve Gibbons and Earl Hughes uncovered human bones at about 25 feet while digging a well on the Peter Harder farm. Water rushed in forcing a stop, and locals debate whether the remains are ancient mound builder bones or recently washed by soil from a creekside site.
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