Senate Post Office Bill Dominates Week in Washington
Washington coverage highlights the Senate debate over the Postmaster General’s power, the parcels post expansion, and a $314 million appropriation. Senators Reed Poindexter Gore Bankhead Tillman clash amid calls for adjournment as Vice President Marshall ends the session. Discussions touch on Wilson’s leadership, federal building plans, and moves toward universal postal reforms.
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County road work plans and school bond election
The Cherokee Democrat notes a special election on Wednesday March 31 to issue 40000 dollars in bonds for school additions and improvements. The Cherokee Republican reports a break in at E F Wilkie’s grocery with a cellar entry smash and theft of old coins and a small amount of silver.
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Aurelia Gun Club Practice Scores Highlight Windy Shoot
At the Aurelia Gun Club practice on March 4 F R Welch led with 80 percent followed by Helmsoth 75 and W W Fairchild 67. Will Dryer posted 54 as wind hindered targets. The next shoot is March 18 with liberal prizes and a Dupont trophy event upcoming.
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Notice to Taxpayers Delinquent Taxes Prompt Early Payment
County Treasurer Ray Adsit warns taxpayers to pay delinquent taxes by the March and September deadlines. He explains bank receipt delays require early bank payments to ensure credit and avoid extra after hour work by treasurers.
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For Sale My residence with six acres in Aurelia
Property offered inside town limits with six acres of improved land. Described as a desirable residence for buyers seeking acreage close to town. Advertisement notes opportunity to place in Sentinel.
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Local notes and early week updates from Storm Lake area
Yeomen lodge in Storm Lake welcomed 100 new members. Storm Lake hosted a teachers institute for 50 educators and held a roads meeting attended by locals and backed by the board of supervisors. Spencer drew 800 visitors to the new 875000 high school opening. C C Colwell of Storm Lake seeks Buena Vista county clerk of courts on the Republican ticket. Henry C Blom, longtime Storm Lake resident, died in his sleep from heart failure. A G Henshaw's Washita home burned. residents saved belongings. A rural district consolidation petition circulates in Grant Two and Washington townships. election to follow. LeMars Globe Post reports optimism for a strong baseball team. Argus notes Correctionville buys a light and power plant for 17246.92. Cherokee Democrat covers the death of Mrs H Prentice. Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune notes county board purchases road drags for experiments.
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New Opera House For Sutherland
Sutherland manager Chas L Nott awarded a brick opera house contract to Cole Bros Ames. The 40 by 80 foot building with 28 foot front rises on the current site, includes a 20 by 40 stage a full basement kitchen dining hall ten dressing rooms and a 175 seat balcony. Heated by hot air furnace the venue will seat about 5650.
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Methodist Church Notes By Rev Earl Hoon
Regular services are announced for next Sunday at the Methodist church with morning worship at 10 30 and a sermon by the pastor. Sunday school at 11 45 Epworth League at 6 30 and gospel services with a pastor's sermon at 7 30. Midweek prayer hour on Wednesday at 7 30. A cordial invitation to all and a welcome in coming.
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Marcus Beck Ends Life With Revolver
Marcus Beck, son of pioneer Joseph Beck, killed himself with a pistol on the Beck farm east of the city between 2 and 3 pm. An engine crew member found the body and alerted Mayor D. S. Twogood and Marshal Garvin. Beck, 34, had a history of mental trouble since college days due to overwork and periodic depressions.
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Adams Green Wedding United in Aurelia Marriage
Mrs Anna Green and J H Adams of Craig Nebraska wed at the bride’s home with Rev I C Hall officiating. The quiet ceremony drew only the bride’s family as witnesses and the couple plan to settle near Adams plumbing business while friends wish them a long happy life.
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Telephone directory inclusion deadline urged
Citizens wishing to have new phones listed must arrange before April 1 so their names appear in the forthcoming directory printed at that time by Peoples Co-Operative Telephone Co. 49-2.
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