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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1927
Page
2
Lydia confronts family and community tensions over Indian land and a note threatening action by Dave Marshall. Her father Amos pledges to cover a looming $600 debt while Lydia seeks independence and a way to earn money, amid political fights and social scrutiny.
C A Peterson shipped a carload of hogs to Chicago by wagon due to bad roads. The Nordstroms visited the Ohlsons near Mount Olive. Luella Hickey stayed with Margaret Hench in Aurelia. The Diamond Ladies Aid plans a chicken pie supper and a later entertainment on Friday March 25. A Farm Bureau hog marketing talk and business meeting follow on March 22, with a mar from Ames. Lester Steward of Auburn Washington visited William Haight.
A number from Afton and vicinity attended the funeral of Moses Mumert at the M E church in Aurelia last Wednesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Frank Secor recently married at Spencer were chairvaried at the Elmer Secor home last Tuesday evening. A son was born to Mr and Mrs John Blake last Wednesday March 2. Mr and Mrs Ed Meinking moved last Thursday to Storm Lake. Their farm home now occupied by Mr and Mrs Walter Meinking. Mrs Ed Fitts and Georgia returned home Sunday after two weeks with her sister north of Cherokee. Mr and Mrs Clifford Benley moved Arnold's Parks were ru... in Jim Ware home Sunday.
Two farmers in town told a tale about a seed house that advertised heavily. One farmer bought a half bushel of seed corn at a high price. A neighbor mailed back seed and asked for testing. The company replied the corn tested poorly and should not be used for seed, offering to supply “reliable seed.”
Des Moines March 15. Iowa officials say a proposed law by Senator J O Shaff would define a fresh egg and establish a Special Grade 1 for eggs delivered before three days old. The measure aims to let inspectors prosecute mislabeling and help consumers identify fresh eggs.
A 1927 Iowa act outlines the transfer of funds from the electric light and water funds of Aurelia to the general fund to support street grading and preparation for graveling. It authorizes permanent transfers of 1500 to 1800 dollars from electric light and 2000 dollars from water funds, funded by fund surpluses, with no tax levy required. The bill, supported by House File No. 332, becomes active upon publication in local newspapers.
Sealed proposals will be received by the Town Clerk of Aurelia Iowa between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm on April 12 1927 for street improvements. The work includes grading to established grade and graveling with storm drainage and pipes. Projects listed cover Seventh Street Willow to Walnut Sixth Fifth Maple Pearl Myrtle Walnut Willow Birch Ash streets and more with bid bonds due within ten days.
Local notice hints at advertising as a remedy for business growth with a concise prompt seeking attention from readers and potential customers. The message emphasizes promotional effort to boost visibility and sales in the community.
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