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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1903
Page
2
The AURELIA SENTINEL lists subscription prices at one dollar per year in advance or one dollar eighty cents if not paid in advance. It notes weekly Fridays and mail access from AURELIA IOWA with a May 8, 1903 issue date.
The town's promoter vows Aurelia holds vast farming wealth and potential growth. County Auditor Dailey reports a sixty page 1902 financial record and 1903 officer directory to aid public finances. Local businesses plan new ventures including Lizer opening a fancy grocer and a push for upgraded water works.
Marcus residents hear reports on Memorial Day observance plans and a cemetery association meeting. Local business updates cover painting work, a new woolen line, and town cleanup rules after the dumping-ground purchase. Visitors, church notes, and travel plans are listed alongside a note on a gas lighting plant decision.
Four local citizens Messia M Mutner G Morgan C Loekin lead a hotel plan with public backing. Citizens pledge 1000 to secure site while land sales and nearby properties shift to the enterprise. The brick hotel with improved light ventilation and fire safety will front the depot, increasing town value and drawing visitors.
Secretacy Coleman of the Northern Telephone Company describes a new farm telephone system nearing completion. Nearly 100 miles of lines will connect about 160 subscribers, with work wrapping up this week and wiring beginning next week. Several farm lines will serve Ottedahosuas to Cy Mumimert’s and north to A Ward’s, among others, expanding toll access to rural subscribers.
The Real Estate Agents and Home Seekers Special Excursion to Aurelia departs at 12 20 p m Monday May 14 via the Micais Central line. Rates and itinerary cover Kentucky Tennessee Mississippi and Louisiana with steepping car accommodations and advertisements urging Southern investments and homes.
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