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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1915
Page
1
The notice lists publication details as a Thursday edition with second class matter at the Aurelia Iowa post office. Subscription rates are given for Cherokee county and outsideCherokee county, with foreign rates noted. Advertising rates include display per inch and per line for locals, with a card of thanks rate.
The column mocks diplomacy as not peaceful and spotlights self made men and a tailor made woman. It notes Roosevelt and Barnes gain front page advertising with uncertain value and warns neutrality hurts as Mexico pushes Huerta from our shores. Pancho Villa is seen as near rope end, a dollar spent on streets is worth ten to pedestrians.
The text mocks a democratic reaction to ousting a republican postmaster in Manchester over alleged dirty typewriter keys. It notes a feud between Cherokee Times and Cherokee Republican editors, each insulting the other’s age equipment and Christianity. A playful suggestion for a public wrestling bout to settle the quarrel is offered with the editor as referee.
The piece mocks claims that Italy will benefit from war while implying others do the fighting and jokes about germs spreading and kissing, urging satire on scientists' warnings and public reactions.
A reflective note on the impulse of first love and marriage with a cautionary line urging thrift in spending for possessions. The piece contrasts early romance with later marital feelings and ends with a practical tip about prudent money use.
At a county board meeting the contract for 116000 cubic yards of road fill was awarded to Barnes Brothers of Des Moines at 17.9 cents per cubic yard. Total cost about $20000 with completion by October 1. State engineer supervision ensures the road links Aurelia to Cherokee via McQuin corner.
An ostrich attacked and fatally kicked a shepherd of Brolslake in the Orange River Colony a few days ago. The man died several hours after the blow despite efforts to aid him.
Rev C W Stark outlines union morning and evening services with the M E church next Sunday. At 10:30 a m he preaches on We are Workers Together With God emphasizing workers. Sunday school 11:45 a m Christian Endeavor 7:00 p m. union sermon Mission and Motive of Christianity.
A Rochester ad line lists remittance books, calendars, fan items and more for sale. A. L. Luckie credits Chamberlain's Tablets with relief from a sick headache and stomach weakness, reporting restoration of health after use. Sold by J. C. Neilson.
Local notices cover Garber's fruit sale, visits by Cherokees and Webster City residents, travel by residents to Sioux City and Fonda, Mother's Day on May 9, and carnations from Storm Lake Floral Co. Also noted are hog disease prevention, a funeral date change, hardware offerings, road equipment visits, local ball games, property transactions, loan notices, barn removals, and a teachers credential policy. A sample tribute mentions Mies Anna Scherkenbach.
The Memorial association will meet at J. C. Lockin's office on Friday night May 7 to arrange the Decoration Day observance in Aurelia. Members are urged to attend. E. L. DeVore, President. Sentinel ads: bring business.
Local residents and visitors listed include Henry Buman and wife of Storm Lake, Miss Marie Bruening at Cher okee, George Getzmeier buying a Reo, Chas. Zwemke and Geo. Schaefer purchasing Fords, and Mary Suhling, Mary Wast, Mrs. Aug. Miller Sr., Mrs. John Fahr, Dr. Johnson, Dr. Leytze, Gust Miller, Fred Bumann and Carrie Peshh, with social calls, surgeries, and a funeral noted among Hanover area families.
Rev Copper of Cumberland Iowa will stay through next Sunday on trial as Mt Olive Sunday pulpit. A rainbarred church representation delayed a required meeting. Local owner B H Dukes bought a new Auburn from Jim Hartigan. Excavation continues for a modern house to be built this summer. Arbor Day cleaning noted in schools. Irvin Graham lost hogs en route to Chicago. Andrew Johnson family called to Sioux City for sister Anna surgery.
Mrs D Thompson, summoned to Grundy Center Iowa for her daughter Mrs J Touner's serious illness, has returned home last week. Mrs Touner is on the road to recovery.
Ed and Sig Matzdorf returned from Chicago on Thursday. A dance was held at Fred Tigges’s house Thursday night with a large crowd. Ida Westphal came back from Storm Lake Friday after finishing a sewing course there. People attended the Will Braash dance Friday night. Miss Kramer of Storm Lake visited John Westphal’s home over Sunday. Mrs. Chas. Gornitz and children visited the D. Hansbruch home. Willie Felton was seen with a new Ford car Sunday.
Democrat Grenville P. North will move to Sutherland to begin his legal practice. He will be the town’s sole attorney and aims to build a solid client base.
Thirty eight names now listed for the corn contest with many townships represented. New entrants include Glen Smith Hinricks Kaus Glawe Coomis Graham Lux Carver Briggs Woodall Miller Adw Drefke Montgom Collister Dunkelberger Fess Anderson Feast Otte Burmeister Smith Hamill Clerke and others. Signer Lew McDonald urges prompt submissions to receive instructions.
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