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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1909
Page
3
Inaures at Actual Cost Againe Fire and Lightning in Cherokee county near Little Sioux river. F H Crerps serves as President and J C Locxis as Secretary.
The document defines a corporation with capital stock of fifteen thousand dollars in shares of five dollars, a paid up capital of four hundred dollars, and a twenty year term. It specifies officers president secretary treasurer and five directors, voting rights, meeting notice, and initial officers listed for the company in Aurelia Iowa.
The document lists terms for directors terms and succession, limits on indebtedness, property exemption for members, transfer rules, corporate seal authority, and notarized acknowledgments by named incorporators in Cherokee County Iowa dated 1909.
A garbled column of quips and social observations mocks manners and gender roles. It mocks stage shows and dating, asks about life insurance versus Alimony, and ponders old fashioned children and perfume, ending with a crude exchange about race and hunger.
A 24 year old soldier, Zenzo, executed by firing squad for arson and desertion in Sendal, north of deposit. He spoke of readiness to die, exchanged farewells with his father and mother, and asked Captain Nakamura for permission to say goodbye before the shot. A white cross marks the spot as spectators prayed for his soul.
A discussion on boot fit challenges highlights the difficulty of finding properly fitting footwear as leather colors affect comfort. It notes progress in standardizing boot sizes, compares brown and black shoes, and lists traditional boot blacking ingredients and polishing practices.
Veteran actor Evans recalls a late era incident during A Parlor Match in Newbury Massachusetts. A Grand Army janitor in G A I uniform interrupted the scene with a mock warning about a pistol at the house causing a comic exit.
An excerpt discusses India's vast diversity with numerous ethnic groups and religions across regions. It notes British control limited to parts of the country while many native rulers levy own taxes and maintain armies, portraying a complex colonial mosaic and varied governance.
A long critique argues frugality versus waste in the United States, warning of squandered natural resources and luxury shown by the wealthy. It contends national character, work ethic, and education shape consumption, urging practical, disciplined living and new public courses to curb waste.
The passage references large sums in various currencies and commodities including India gold, Alaska platinum, and U S shipments of diverse goods from agricultural implements to textiles. It mentions factory counts, wage figures, per capita consumption, and regional notes on Alaska and Hawaii, with scattered quotes about value and resources.
In a garbled regional report the Vatoter's Was Mark recounts tension over turkey delivery and selling during the season. Officials and bidders clash as curfews and trade terms affect market stability amid confusion over bids, prices, and storehouse standards.
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