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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1897
Page
4
A New York inventor unveils a compact boat design praised for ease of carry and seaworthiness. The craft, weighing about forty pounds, packs into a staunch metal case and seats four, with a central tube rudder and bumper system.
The piece argues American and French dressmakers differ in approach. It praises American focus on construction and fabric choice, while noting French makers prioritize appearance and accessories, with French methods avoiding full assembly to maintain grace and airiness.
The fragment describes a large lantern Ay among hilatrons in Comtrai and Northern South Africa with comparisons to a snake feeder. It mentions Central America and Guates tine visits by Prevclinan Renard in 1902, and hints at insect decorations for heachdresses and lamps. The text blends curiosities and social chatter about Plunger and Miss Prim.
The article describes a corporate crisis with stockholders facing increased liability and debts. It notes specific figures such as 1000 of value and $8,000 added losses, with mention of Mr. Brown’s prominence and the overall market speculation driving the downturn.
Proceedings of the Swedish Lutheran State Conference in Darlington note the last business session on Saturday with extensive classing work. Officers and delegates are listed, a mission fund of 20 per month approved, and exiled pastor Lindqvist from Essex noted. Des Moines wagon plant plans and Davenport safe blows are reported along with a $125,000 damage suit against the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway.
A cryptic report describes a major rise in wheat output with estimates of around 800 000 bushels and a total harvest near 1 090 000 bushels. It notes vast planted areas and potential yield increases, citing government figures and market responses.
The Democratic and Populist parties held talks in Ves Mores about an May or June state convention. They push to make the anti money bill a feature and nominate a pro silver ticket. County Clerk McConvill faced a strange marriage license case in Atlantic with a guardian appointed to consent. A jury found George Lewis guilty of manslaughter in Muchakinock after a fatal shooting in self defense. Hog cholera theories challenged by Texas hog imports as a source of disease and the breeding debate continues. Court sentences Courtney to eighteen months. an appeal is planned. Western Union ends dispute with Mason City landlord. bank robbery attempt at Dexter fails. embezzlement charge against Marion Parks in Waterville. Minden postoffice robbed of stamps. Webster City couple, Rogden and Olson, married, with Burglars stealing belongings earlier. John McDonald, veteran Dubuque printer, breaks a bone. Miss Cora Weed seeks European consulate post. Horace Purdy inherits $150,000 from aunt in White Plains.
Syracuse police arrested Enna, New York native Harult Murgar vee for forging Dr Williams Medicine Co Pink Pills. Authorities seized counterfeit plates and molds, found notes on counterfeiting schemes, and recovered trunk contents, leading to federal interest and a rare successful takedown of a fraud operation.
A jumble of salted slogans and product pitches dominates the page. Salzer Seed Co. of La Crosse Wisconsin touts farm seeds including clover grass and timothy with a ten cent offer that yields ten dollars worth of seed. Other items push nostrums and humor including No-To-Bac tobacco cessation, a Quito equator fact, and references to Dickens and poetry bits.
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