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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1915
Page
1
The Aurelia Sentinel notes B. C. Light er, proprietor, published weekly with advertising rates and local reader sections. It hints at topics including graveling Aurelia Main Street and a national protest debate, suggesting ongoing community discussions.
A fragmented OCR line argues persuasion over conscience and mentions Europe and international law, suggesting a critique of appeals to conscience versus reason in cross border policy discussions.
The text notes that while peace discussions exist domestically, the progress fails to cross the sea and reach foreign shores, implying limited impact outside the country. It reflects on diplomacy and international reception in a period context.
Dispatches report U S producers expanding foothold abroad amid rising demand. Firms like Michigan Steel and Atlantic Textile Inc increase exports and invest in overseas facilities while competing with European and Asian rivals for contracts and market share.
The speaker criticizes slow progress in South American trade and warns that a defenderless United States invites threats. He argues for decisive action and accuses opponents of inconsistency. He uses a rural metaphor about a barn door to urge vigilance against horse thieves.
A writer comments on farmers as plutocrats and marriageable men commanding a premium abroad. He suggests immigration laws may be revised to curb marriageable maidens inflow. Editors welcome news items from readers and invite reports of local happenings.
A town meeting in Peterson drew a large crowd as residents debated consolidating schools. The discussion reflected growing interest in advancing local education and potential future consolidation.
Jas Dunn a well known Cherokee resident died March 17 1916 after a lingering illness at Le Mars hospital. L A Wineke took charge as Cherokee postmaster at 9 this morning. Frank J Smith vs H H Rice verdict for 6500 dollars. Mrs Stephen Welch died after long illness. Welch home quarantined for smallpox. funeral impossible. City office candidacy filings closed. Chas Knapp filed for mayor. J W Vandever died March 14 1915 after pneumonia in his 66th year. Mrs Mary Lewis widow of Robert A Lewis died March 16 195 aged 74. pioneer Cherokee resident.
Gust Magnusen and wife entertain a baby girl since March 4 one mile north of town. J N Enemark and family move to Los Angeles for a period. Pod Rigdon breaks right elbow after a fall and may be out for some time. Alta Library plans a home talent play Hunker's Corner in about a month. Des Moines Deputy Fire Marshal investigates Madden Bakery fire and will return later. Alta population surpasses 1000, near 1100 after census. School Board appoints J N Potter superintendent replacing A E Harrison who resigns to work with the newspaper.
Mrs McCrum of Los Angeles visiting old friend in Mt Olive. Victor Frank reputedly dehorned cattle in the neighborhood last week. Des Moines preacher Mr Pettit filled Mt Olive pulpit Sunday morning and evening and again Monday Tuesday. Harrison Dukes sick with tonsillitis but improving. Mrs Victor Geszke operated at Cherokee last week and is recovering. Hannah Juber left Tuesday for visits with relatives at Oskaloosa and Des Moines. Merlin Porter spent days with grandparents Mr and Mrs D Dubes of Aurelia. Mrs Frank Silvers daughter of Louis Porter ill on Silver farm. Mr and Mrs Stewart leaving John Burgess farm for Mrs Shells house. Burgess to move soon.
Ida Westphal and Linda Stief returned from Storm Lake to visit family over Sunday. Anna Pingle was laid up with la grippe last week. The German Lutheran confirmation class will be confirmed next week. Anna Matzdorff closed her winter term in Elk No 3. The box social in Brooke No 1 is urged for attendance. Henry Westphal and Bert Stief accompanied Ida and Linda to Storm Lake.
An appeal urges women to guard health of themselves and children, noting coughs and colds as common triggers for serious childhood illnesses. It touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as prompt, effective, pleasant, and safe for children, and mentions sale by J. Nelson.
J. W. Sexson of Montevallo Missouri praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, saying customers are pleased and return for more. Sales are handled by J. C. Nelson.
Johnson Brothers advertise a full line of electric supplies and quick wiring service with a guarantee. Call to inspect work and rely on their ready, responsive electricians.
The writer thanks the people of Aurelia for acts of kindness and help at the time of his wife's death. The note notes that such acts are not soon forgotten and signs off with See Ashlock.
The passage discusses a machine to record human gait and claims identifying people by walk. It contrasts dragging feet as a sign of weak character with a hurried stride implying haste, and labels such traits in both men and women, illustrating early views on behavioral profiling.
Grandma Reubsam recovering from illness. Visits by George Glawe Bertha Reckoff Ernest Kolpin Henry Faust and others. School No 9 closed for a day due to illness. Elk Ladies aid society meeting postponed two weeks. Adram Peterson visited the Ernest Kelpin home. John Lowrey of Cherokee visited Earl Waters last week. Bad colds and grippe are common in the area.
The Gurkhas superstition tale tells of a Nepaul rajah who executed a desecrating act after his wife’s suicide over smallpox disfigurement. He set up his gods outside his walls and ordered artillery to fire, destroying the statues while officers fled in horror. The passage notes Sikh chiefs tracing origins to military power.
Fragmentary text describes a society in conflict where villages become forts and neighbors turn hostile, with men armed with matchlocks ready for confrontation. No definitive event or identities are provided.
The article explains a low cost tin recovery method. Used cans are washed and dried, placed in an airtight room, and exposed to warm chlorine gas. Tin forms tin chloride, which is separated by a condenser, yielding pure tin.
Mr and Mrs Lichtenberg host a four born girl at home. Carl Peterson visited the August Fick home before returning to Michigan. Mr and Mrs Albert Mondell returned from a visit with the John Peters family near Slayton Minnesota. Henry Kunitz departed for Jamestown South Dakota to run a farm this year.
A narrator recounts a well known broker who died from overwork after being obsessed with business. He scheduled a two o clock lunch but worked until four without interruption and felt an interior sense of urgency.
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