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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1917
Page
1
Swat the fly and prepare for war on high costs
The piece contrasts economic strain with government focus, noting a loud minor figure amid calls to swat a nuisance while preparing for broader conflict. It laments the high cost of living and the burden of investigations into those costs, illustrating public frustration with fiscal pressures.
Town Knocker Stays Put Despite Complaints
The town knocker never changes his residence as a remedy for the ills he complains about.
Back Yard Promises to Be Key Value of Premises
A thoughtful remark notes the yard's growing value this year while a political jab targets Congress proposal to dam the Mississippi at a cost of 40 million dollars. The speaker offers a witty pact to condemn both the dam and Congress for half the sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Mississippi
Bats in Congress and Mexico Presidency Jests
A lighthearted snippet notes over 130 bat species known to scientists, then jokes there are more in congress. It also remarks Senor General Don Victoriano Carranza has been proclaimed president of Mexico, though the speaker questions which faction or claim is intended.
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Congress
Don Victoriano Carranza
Mexico
Elas Gutta, Ghee
Olan
Cee Eate
BRE
Boo
Highwaymen Turned Food Speculators In City Exchange
An exchange hints highway men could profit as respectable food speculators. The editor mocks the idea while noting others are already benefiting from the shift.
Traitors Likely to Learn Respect Under Flag
The remark suggests that traitors in the country may be taught the value of respect for the flag under which they earn their bread and butter, even if nothing worse happens.
War toll grimly grows as millions suffer losses
A stark Hippocratic count notes 5 million dead and 10 million wounded or maimed by war. The narrator insists the conflict’s true cost may be higher, warning of extensive casualties and lasting injuries.
Editor refuses to publish obituaries of non-subscribers
A Missouri editor declines to publish obituaries for individuals who do not subscribe to the paper. He argues these non-subscribers are effectively dead to him, claiming their passing holds no news value for the publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Confederates Rally for June Reunion in Washington
Confederate supporters plan a reunion in Washington in June funded to honor their slogan On to Washington. Northern Americans known as Yanks are expected to welcome the event with mixed feelings as tensions ease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
North
One Thing I Do The Key To Contented Work
Methodist Church notes warn against chasing variety and restless unrest. A focused life, training mind or hand to excel at one thing, brings real happiness and success. Religious beliefs should be simple and fundamental, guiding life and work with steady purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Aurelia school shifts spring vacation to avoid bus routes
The Aurelia Consolidated School moves its spring vacation up a week due to bad roads affecting bus routes. Out of town teachers spend the break at various homes: A. A. Bently in Ames, Ada Schimelfenig in Indianola, Fannie Mathews in Vellisca, Blanch Evans in Eagle Grove, Mary Fults in Strawberry Point, Katherine Miller with friends in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia Consolidated School
A. A. Bently
Ames
Ada Schimelfenig
Indianola
Blanch Evans
Eagle Grove
Mary Fults
Strawberry Point
Katherine Miller
Des Moines
A Few Things You Can Buy at The Sentinel Office
A list of office supplies available from The Sentinel Office includes remittance books order books calendars wall pockets fans carbon paper and typewriter ribbons for purchase locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sentinel Office
Responsibility and the value of personal accountability
The text argues that no one is wholly without responsibility though some may seem devoid. It holds insane or poor individuals in institutions still answerable to authority, within their capacity, and stresses that societal security rests on individuals awakening self-respect by learning responsibility.
Making the Mast of Radium
A heavy lead wall safe within a steel chamber prevents radium emanations from reaching the surrounding area. The text notes stopping emanations is impossible and highlights radium as an inexhaustible energy source, making extraction costly as it concentrates stored energy in tiny amounts.
Questioning Influence Ties to Last Year's Automobile Model
A judge questions the credibility of claims about influence, noting the subject’s car is only last year’s model. The exchange hints at skepticism toward the alleged sway of the individuals involved.
Curing Sylvia Ends In Tragic Car Wreck
In a 1916 McClure Syndicate tale, Betty confronts romantic rivals as Sylvia wins Robert Hewes' attention. The night ends with Robert and Sylvia in a car crash, leaving Betty torn between jealousy and love as the delirious Robert confesses and vows forgiveness.
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Sylvia
Robert
McClure
Foreign Powers on Watch and Government Secrets
The article discusses vigilance in protecting government secrets and naval information. It notes neutral powers guard their secrets, warns of punishment for policy breaches, and mentions leaks due to gold lure and secret agents. It highlights the U S secret service and urges inventors to offer inventions to the government to keep them secret.
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United States
Typewriter ribbons for all makes of machines at The Sentinel office
Naval secrets of neutral powers may be less important than future warfare methods. The new methods devised here should be at the disposal of the United States and remain unknown until necessary to use them.
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United States
Boston Globe
Sentinel Office
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