13 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
1
A Paris front sense dominates readers as the column riffs on President Wilson, General Foch, Russia, Mr Schwab, and Kaiser amid hints of a wartime Exposition. The piece blends satire with current events, noting gardens bloom and optimism versus pessimism in global affairs.
The piece urges immediate coal orders to aid the war effort and keep families from sensational rumors. It extols American Indian soldiers as descendants who helped make America mighty and asserts the need to punish those spreading false disaster rumors.
Born to Mr and Mrs Julius Jordan a daughter on Sunday June 7 Aurelia planned a major Fourth of July celebration. Minnie wed Lou Anderson at Mrs F Buddenhagen s home. George Anderson and family moved to Aurelia. Town council met and appointed F Kohlhagen and J C Nelson to vacancies. Local ball team beat Cherokee 2 to 1 in a big afternoon crowd. Park Brothers Storm Lake won brick building contract for Fred Schroeder. excavation by N Siglin. project to finish by October 1.
A May 2 1918 note from A Krakvaki of the Machine Gun Battalion American Expeditionary Force thanks R A Gustafson for tobacco sent to France, noting tobacco is scarce. A separate ad urges Ford owners to see the Security Auto Lock by S M Fouts, agent.
Donated this week Frank Anderson. Previously reported. Total to date for the fund supporting Our Boys in France shows continued contributions and a growing tally.
A war correspondent notes a daily salvage corps operation near the battle line collecting debris and metals. Scrap includes steel, copper, aluminum, and lead, with lead largely lost to high velocity bullets, while other metals are refined into usable materials for the army.
Urges residents to purchase and haul a winter coal supply during summer to prevent a coal famine and ensure fuel through winter. Warns of higher winter demand and a more pronounced shortage if action is delayed. orders not just ordering but hauling coal now. Iowa fuel administration notes no hard coal will be received for this winter.
An ad-like note touts Aurelia remedies using buckthorn bark and gly cerine mixed in Adlerika to flush the bowel instantly and relieve sour stomach constipation and prevent appendicitis. It cites J C Nelson as a druggist and mentions a special two cans of tomatoes for 35 cents at Harris.
A western city opens a fine white marble Greek style building. The cornerstone bears the Roman date MCMIX for 1909. A resident recalls seeing their friend Dandy near McMick’s new building on the corner.
The Saturday Evening Post recounts William Gillette showing George H. Broadhurst his country estate. At a sheepfold the woolly flock swarmed to the master as the owner boasted their affection while Broadhurst quipped about love and aging.
An impoverished near neighbor, Herman Gotlieb, faces a corn theft charge. A prosecutor’s plan to use an early X-ray device to prove his guilt backfires as Gotlieb challenges the method, causing courtroom laughter while a judge contemplates the prank.
A witty cartoon caption features a group of savants discussing human flaws while posing for a newspaper photographer. The dialogue touches on politics and belonging, with an irritated reaction from a political leader about party alignment.
A humorous exchange between a wife and husband. The wife argues a husband will stop wasting money on cigars if she asks, while the husband counters that a wife should love him enough to accept his self restraint and not insist.
Detroit Free Press notes that many expect repayment of borrowed money from a man described as capable of great things. The piece underscores the pressure on him to settle debts, reflecting public interest in his financial obligations and character.
A brief note celebrates a gala theme titled Perseverance with the quotation that great works arise from perseverance rather than force. The remark by Steela frames the event's spirit.
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