01 May 1914
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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1914
Page
1
The Aurelia Sentinel owned by E. C. Lighter publishes Fridays. Rates include local ads 56 cents per line, display 10 cents per inch. Annual subscription $100 in advance, outside county $1.25. Cards of thanks 60 cents.Postal information and phone number 70 provided.
M Mummert announces candidacy for Supervisor of the third district covering Spring Afton and Pitcher townships subject to Republican primary approval in June. The piece also surveys congressional reforms and internal politics including salaries, agencies, and open government debates.
A residence era exhortation calls townsfolk to promote local growth with energetic boosterism. It encourages individuals to actively support community progress, insisting the country offers opportunity to all without debt or restraint. The piece promotes proactive involvement and public spirited pride.
Dr Clarence A McWilliams of Columbia university reports that bone grafts placed in soft parts can live and grow if blood supply is sufficient. In dogs, 100 percent success when periosteum covers the graft and 48 percent when the graft lacks periosteum. Periosteum alone can yield new bone in some cases.
An excerpt from Sir William Butler’s Autobiography recalls a La Roquette courtyard procedure where a naval lieutenant explains the trial and execution system for communists. The method uses shoulder marks to decide life or death with the words classe and passe. One hundred fifty prisoners were shot at daybreak.
A hundredth anniversary of Adoniram Judson's arrival in India is celebrated with a large opening service in Rangoon. Over 3,000 native Christians filled the two largest halls, with hundreds turned away. The event featured reminiscences by notable figures who had known Judson.
Obituary recalls Waddell Woodcock lineage from Fairmont Minnesota to Diamond Township Iowa and Canova South Dakota. Mrs. Fred R. Woodcock, nee Lara Waddell, dies suddenly after years of faithful Congregational church service. She leaves husband Fred and three children Ruth Opal and Albert, plus parents and siblings. Funeral held in Canova and Aurelia with service by Rev. K S Tontz and Canova and Methodist pastors.
The Woodcock family expresses deep gratitude for the many kindnesses shown by friends both locally and in Canova. They especially thank those who sent flowers and offered sympathy, noting how a friend in need is a friend indeed. Signed Fred R. Woodcock Ruth R. Woodcock Opal Woodcock Albert Woodcock A H Waddell and family. Green Hall notes a mention of a green hair freak appearing.
Bianca Conda, daughter of a Florence exile, became a brigand on Mount Etna after her father’s death. She extorted travelers with a soft voiced threat, never robbing while fear and pity moved victims. Count Tarantola of Florence sought her mercy, aided her family’s return, and later married Bianca after revealing his role.
The passage questions whether learning about another person’s affairs matters to you and would anger you if someone learned your private matters, even when it does not concern them. It explores privacy and the limits of curiosity.
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