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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1920
Page
1
A satirical column from the Aurelia Sentinel jokes about reform methods during courtship and marriage, liberty bonds, reputations, and earnings. It comments on presidential disabilities, census figures, and community growth with a mix of wry humor and social observation.
The text warns against making liquor for personal use under prohibition. It notes that the government can seize real estate used for illegal production and evict the occupants if detected, indicating stricter enforcement by the antis.
The Sentinel notes readers can place want ads for premises items, good second hand furniture farming tools and equipment. It costs six cents a line and ads lead to weekly sales as the classified section grows in usefulness.
A study notes parrots grasp objects with the left claw more often, indicating a left-handed tendency. Researchers observed quicker use of the left claw for climbing versus the right.
E R Charlton, famed city merchant and county pioneer, retires April 1 after selling his coal business to McConnell & Sleezer. The Bryant estate sale transfers jewelry stock to R P Williams and C E Shannon via First National Bank. Colby & Helin buy Vandercook block women's department for 18000. Charlton coal yards transfer to Weart & Lysaght with April 1 takedown.
On February 22 1920 the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs W W Parker was marked by a surprise gathering of about thirty relatives and friends.
A thinker notes that a man cannot speak yet judges and reveals himself through his word choices. His will drives self-portrait exposure to others, while external opinions rebound on him, shaping perception of his own character.
For sale two stacks of good wild hay offered by Helmer Paulson. Also for sale some good farm mares listed by A I Maltby. Bid or contact local listings for details and prices.
Voters head to town hall Monday March 8 from 1 to 6 pm as the New Aurelia Consolidated Independent School District elects two three year directors and a two year treasurer. Nominees for directors include F G Scott W P Dawson Earl Fraser and Bert Waddell with P D Wine seeking another term as treasurer.
The F C Paige Land Co advertises exceptional values in Kingsbury and Brookings counties South Dakota land. Potential buyers are urged to inquire before buying land and to contact 1820 or write C H Shherkenbach Aurelia Iowa 45tf for details.
William McKinley of Lacona Iowa recounts a lip cancer that resisted local treatment until he consulted Dr O A Johnson a Kansas City cancer specialist. The claimant cites external applications and internal remedies per Dr Johnsons book Cancer Truths and invites cancer patients to request the book or contact Suite 628 1324 Main St Kansas City Mo.
Habib Heide a Turkish witness accuses Pappas of grand larceny claiming Russian money was exchanged for 100 English sovereigns. A botanicals walk led to a staged hold up by a Swede lookalike. Detective Hugerty arrested the Greek after a preliminary hearing set for morning before a Welsh-born magistrate in New York Times account.
A cryptic fragment notes an item under a local column for sale and mentions legal language. The readable text implies a sale action but provides no specifics on item or party involved.
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