Tillers' Army Seizes Stage to Prove Prowess
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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1917
Page
1
Three Classes of Men Debate: Fighters Producers Slackers
A provocative line divides readers into fighters, producers, and slackers, urging personal choice in defining today’s productive roles and values.
Man who reads others well lacks none of their traits
A reflective quote notes that a person quick to see good in others will not be without those qualities themselves, suggesting inner virtues mirror outward recognition.
War era satire on women’s role and wartime economy
The passage critiques wartime society noting women seeking "just as good" partners while many men fail to prove ideal matches. It condemns wartime profiteering from producer to retailer, hints at consumer bills, and suggests Congress adopt the skirt as wartime symbol. It observes women offering services faster than men and contrasts dime novels with war extras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Army
Hat potato theft reported by street observer
A woman appeared on the streets with a potato on her hat and was promptly pinched for grand larceny, per the exchange account.
Speculators in Foodstuffs Hit War Effort
Opinion urges jail or mobilize price speculators who raise food costs. Authors claim high prices drain nourishment and weaken societal vitality, hindering wartime prosecution and morale.
Death of William Speader in his touring car
The town reports the death of William Speader in a second-hand flivver. A blunt exchange notes his demise in his $5,000 touring car and mentions he paid his subscription yesterday. The event is framed with local townsman remarks and a hint of satire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Speader
Gountry
Patriotism Watches Buying Local Keep Money at Home
A call to support domestic commerce urges shoppers to buy locally and keep funds circulating within the community. It argues local dealers show patriotism by maintaining low prices, stating every small action helps.
Death of Harlow Prentice while visiting Aurelia
Harlow Prentice aged 74 died at his daughter Mrs J L Weaver’s home in Aurelia Iowa early Wednesday after a period of declining health. Born June 16 1842 in Castile New York he lived in Sac County Kingsley Dakota Cleghorn and Aurelia with seven children and surviving siblings. Brief services were held at the daughter’s home and his remains were sent to Odebolt for funeral and burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlow Prentice
J. L. Weaver
Aurelia
Castile New York
Iowa
Sophia A. Russell
North Hoosick
New York
Sac County
Kingsley
Dakota
Cleghorn
Mia
Ida Henderson
F. B
Nellie
Wauseca
Minnesota
Byron
L. S
Sioux Falls
S. D
H. W
Forrest City
A. B. Cunningham
Sac City
George
Algona
Prentice
Odeboldt
F. B. Prentice
Nellie Prentice
Byron Prentice
H. W. Prentice
Forest City
Card of Thanks to Aurelia Friends for Kindness
The Children express heartfelt thanks to friends in Aurelia for support during their father’s illness and death and for floral offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia
Is it right to call a would be groom a slacker over marriage
The piece questions labeling a man a slacker for marrying when war era slogans urge enlistment. It recalls years of courting, engagement, and a planned home life, implying the label may be unfair and urging readers to give the groom a chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manson Democrat
Charley
Alabama
Sunflower Pith Boosts Uses From Life Preservers To Moxas
In central Russia the sunflower is cultivated widely and every part is used. The stalk pith, unusually light, is now valued for buoyant life preservers and boat construction. Its buoyancy rivals cork and reindeer hair, enabling practical wear for extended use. The pith also substitutes for other materials in moxa cauterizing procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Northwest Iowa bankers plan May Storm Lake convention
A list of local notes reports Remsen forming a summer baseball team Buena Vista Vidette mentions Northwest Iowa District Bankers Association convention in Storm Lake on May 22 with plans for royal entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buena Vista
Iowa
Bankers Association
Storm Lake
Quimby Herald
Bere Lones Place
J. F. Kinton
Methodist Church Notes Call for Retired Preachers Appeal
The Cherokee Methodist church invites attendance as Rev. F. S. Jory preaches at morning service to publicize the retired preachers cause. Jory will also address the Cherokee pulpit, while the evening sermon titled The Enrichment of Personality follows a 8:00 pm hour after a 7:00 pm league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. S. Jory
Methodist Church
Cherokee
Brother Jory
Bankers Face $40 Fee For Overdraft Examinations
The national banking department will examine bankers who permit overdrafts every thirty days and charge a $40 examination fee. The move, likely mirrored by the state department, aims to end overdrafts and curb bad loans forced by such practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Banking Department
State Department
Six room house for rent inquire at bank
A six room house is offered for rent with inquiries directed to Farmers National Bank. The note suggests at the Farmers National Bank as the contact point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers National Bank
NEXT YEAR'S CROP
It argues for organized farmer support and prep for emergencies in peace and war. It notes farmers lack complaints about current prices and urges prep for fall plowing after harvest, emphasizing improving circumstances to raise farmer prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Crop Improvement Service
Barley Seed Vitality Guidelines From National Crop Improvement
National Crop Improvement Service advises testing all seed barley for vitality before sowing. Seed testing below 90 percent vitality should be considered inferior and warrant purchasing new seed.
Mulch debate aside shallow tillage aids corn yields
The piece argues mulch moisture retention is debated while shallow cultivation kills weeds. It urges farmers to plant barley ahead of corn and to avoid leaving an acre idle this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Crop Improvement Service
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Mr. Jones
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C. H. Young
Farmers Elevator Company
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