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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1914
Page
4
Items from Linn Grove to Cherokee note a new post office, bank stock increase, and factory upgrades. Disbanded baseball team, baby born in Alta, injuries from hay fork accident, and various farm incidents. Canning plant rebuild near finish, bakery opening planned, and school bond votes scheduled in Buena Vista counties. A fatal farm accident near Schaller and hog cholera reports circle the rural area.
Waterloo Times Tribune reports Paddy Siglin, Waterloo Blue Jay and premier second baseman, sold to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Deal matches McAuley transfer. Siglin to join Pirates after the season ends September 7, with potential one month for adjustment before NL season closes October 7. Siglin bats .318 with .977 fielding and 22 stolen bases.
J E Morcombe editor of the American Freemason promotes a three month tour of Europe and the Near East for Masons and families. He has circulated 60 000 booklets with Storm Lake on the cover and expects about 600 signups by January 30 1915. Cost is 620 per person with an expected Storm Lake delegation of five.
The Evening Tribune promotes a Family Circle Offer with one year subscriptions to The Tribune plus Farm Engineering Peoples Popular Monthly Fancy Work Magazine and Boys' Magazine for $2.00. Orders can be sent through the paper, a postmaster, or directly to The Evening Tribune Des Moines Iowa.
In West Webster New York N Stuart writes about stomach and liver care noting his use of Chamberl ins remedy. The brief letter hints at personal experience with the product and urges readers to consider it for digestive issues.
Local items report F J Stanosheck elected vice president at Cherokee State Bank after J H Groves death. George Brummer joins bank board. Company M soldiers inoculated for typhoid as camp looms. A Sioux City man leases Johnson building for five years to become a moving picture and vaudeville house, with L M S shoe store moving to Smith building. Mrs Jane Lowell dies at 10:05 AM after long illness. Cherokee chautauqua rain disappointment and crowds attend programs. road work underway on Main Street west of the city and on Larrabee road.
Carroll Denio and Clyde Zeilman organized a new state bank at Lake View with 25000 dollars capital and about twenty initial stockholders. Denio named cashier and Zeilman vice president. Denio, a Iowa State University graduate, has banking experience. Zeilman, Buena Vista College grad, studied law and has insurance company secretarial work.
Recent additions to the subscription roster include L. C. Johnson Aurelia Henry Swanson Arlington 8. D. Geo Streeter Washta C. O. Dickerson Aurelia Geo Bieg Aurelia Art Whiting Aurelia B. J. Burgeson Alta W. Houser Aurelia O. C. Jones Aurelia.
A testimonial praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy with confidence and customer satisfaction from J W Sexon of Montevallo Missouri. The product is offered for sale by J Nelson.
Local fans in Aurelia will have another chance to see the Storm Lake basketball team next Monday. The note suggests a postponed or uncertain game with unclear details about location or attendance.
The Vawter Chautauqua System visits Aurelia to sell season tickets at $1.50 for adults and $1 for children, with a special rate for local sponsors. Expected five days of education and entertainment run August 16 to 20, reinforced by heavy advertising and local enthusiasm.
G. J. Lewis announces a car load of Fancy Colorado peaches arriving in late August. He promises cooler weather, cheaper prices, and better quality for shoppers.
Farm for rent in eastern South Dakota near Big Stone Lake. Inquiries directed to C. R. Kleeberger. 131f.
The Aurelia ball team has scheduled a July 27 home game against Storm Lake, with details limited to the upcoming matchup and venue confirmed for the date.
Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Weldon and their two children of Holstein drove up Sunday to spend the day at the home of C. O. Dicker son.
Ten years ago W H Prescott of Afton township sold 31 hogs averaging 405 pounds for 624 dollars. Roy Avery and Oscar Royer joined Cherokee for a match at Hawarden. Farmers note a strong corn crop outlook with tall stalks. Work begins on J A Johnsons new residence. A Main Street foot race between Mayor Mumert and Jimmie Green ends with Green winning. Crowds lament absence of a circus this summer.
Weather crop bulletin notes hot weather through Thursday followed by widespread showers and a cool wave. Heaviest rain fell on the 12th and 16th from the eastern south central to southeastern counties, with wind hail and electrical storms causing corn and grain damage but overall rain will mostly benefit crops. Harvest in southern counties nearly complete while threshing advances. more rain would help pastures, potatoes, blackberries, apples and corn.
The law requires all noxious and other weeds along highways and land and along line fences be removed before August 15 or before blooming. Failure to comply is punishable by fine. Issued by the township trustees.
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