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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1916
Page
3
A letter to editors in Iowa argues squirrels kill young birds, eat eggs, and disrupt nests. The writer cites robin and bluebird losses, urges extermination as a pest to protect songbirds across Des Moines and smaller towns.
The first three days were cold and showery with heavy rains in the south and east delaying plowing and planting. The rest of the week brought sunshine and rapid corn cultivation, with replanted corn up and in good stand as clover, potatoes, oats, alfalfa and small grains doing well overall. livestock and fruit conditions are detailed with per cent figures for cattle hogs sheep and various fruits.
Work on the Alta school building advances with brick work started and steel frame rising. Mrs. G F Tincknell and children will summer at their Okoboji cottage. Gust Johansen buys the Youngstrom farm 180 acres south of Alta for 210 per acre. Senator Kenyon cannot attend cornerstone laying for the new school due to Senate duties. a speaker will be secured. Local residents Saberson and others visit Alta. Wessmans remain in Sioux City.
Fire in Storm Lake Iowa caused by a gasoline stove explosion destroyed the Fobel restaurant and adjacent Kittle Beady grocers on Main Street. Two one and two story buildings, owned by A Diehl and William Harris, suffered about 8600 in loss with full insurance coverage. The incident left debts of 1000 and 2000 tied to the involved properties.
A commentary on public knocking and nattering, noting every town has its knocker and that critics quickly face returns. The piece suggests knocking thrives from habit or spite and that the practice is a broad, self-perpetuating game across communities.
City fines totaling 100 dollars were paid by four men after a Saturday night street clash. One man who drew a pocket knife fled and faces potential charges if he is found.
A short notice lists items available locally including remittance books order books calendars wall pockets fane carbon paper and typewriter ribbons. The listing invites readers to review the catalog and buy without leaving town.
Far and near news notes Galva hosts a six day chau tauqua from July 10 to 16. Frank Neumann buys the brick building once occupied by J. W. Marmet. Roy Whitney family welcomes a newborn son. Peterson Patriot reports weddings and anniversaries. local high schools see classes graduate in Marcus and Larrabee. gas plant at Holstein to be abandoned after October 1.
Ten years ago Aurelia boasted a perfect season with all wins. Last Friday they defeated Alta 3 to 2 in ten innings. Walter Lewis returned from Hastings after passing the state pharmacy board exam. J H Adams resigns from J H Mummert and will move to Omaha for a higher salary. The con reg governor race remains tight. local papers note differing leads. Prisch buys D P Whites stock and plans a combined grocery and hardware store. The Congregational church will be rebuilt with about 2000 dollars spent upgrading the building.
Will Reddington admitted guilt before Judge Boise on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses by forging a check on Jess Wayman and endorsing Bartlett. He was sentenced to ten years in the state penitentiary. A militia election at the armory chose Totman for first lieutenant 26 to 8 with 3 for Geiger and 8 for Goldie.
The August Bischel family drove from home on Saturday to Estherville to visit the Otto Bischel home. They then went to Jackson Minnesota for a visit with Ross Miller. They returned home Tuesday.
Dubuque Iowa June 14 officials found large discrepancies in suffrage returns after canvassing ballots. A move to throw out the entire Dubuque county suffrage vote could swing the state result, with estimates suggesting a possible statewide victory if county totals are excluded.
Storm Lake residents mourn Roy Nixon a quiet, hardworking man who died by suicide at his barn after returning from work on June 1. The incident shocked the community and left the family in grief with no clear explanation for his actions.
At the board of supervisors meeting H A Holmes of Aurelia secured the contract to build twenty three concrete bridges in the county south of Marcus. The price is four thousand two hundred fifty dollars. Holmes departed for Waterloo to buy a large concrete mixer for the project.
A local listing notes picnic plates cups and napkins and a table cloth set for Lewis. The note emphasizes ready to use party essentials and home gathering needs.
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