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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1913
Page
1
The Aurelia Sentinel lists publication details and advertising rates. It notes the proprietor E. C. Lighter, Friday issue, second-class mail, Aurelia Iowa postal details, telephone, local and display ad prices, annual subscription $100 prepaid, outside county $1.25, and cards of thanks 50 cents.
Verne L. Thornton a Hanson farm hand near Marcus became deranged on Thursday. He seized a 38 caliber revolver after escaping officers, drank laudanum, and was captured by Sheriff Huber who sent him to Cherokee for psychiatric care. Thornton, a Drake University graduate, was declared insane Saturday morning.
The Cherokee Democrat notes a boy struck in the head by a wood block and recounts his recurring weakness and treatments over time. The piece implies unforeseen consequences from prior spells and medical care for similar troubles. Garber's advertises armor plate hosiery insurance.
The legislature passes a bill removing the county superintendent from politics and placing the position under county school board presidents. Supporters argue it will improve qualifications and results, noting Franklin county’s good experience and doubt in others.
The Millstadt Enterprise extols a young man with practical knowledge, hands on ability, and health as his own best reference. It praises those who act, persist, and excel, arguing capable doers rise to leadership when faced with challenges.
Paris society whispers of a revival of Louis Philippe era dandyism with fou lards shawls and umbrellas. Reportedly shoppers and the gilded youth rehearse side whiskers rouge and inward foot turnout, signaling a fashion shift along the boulevards.
Vast garbled column chronicles club organization revival services in Alita and Cherokees honor Memorial Day. It notes baseball lag in Fonda, a big horse barn fire at Marathon with $2500 loss, and multiple moves and business changes in Cherokee Alta and Maurice. Obituary reports Mrs. M. Ashenfelter death in Meriden.
Funeral services were held at the home on Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev J P Nordstrom pastor of the Swedish Lutheran church of Marcus. The little bodies were laid to rest in Mt Pleasant cemetery. Munsing union suits for the whole family at Garber's.
A 1910s style opinion piece notes younger generations’ optimism and focus on the future, surveys proposed reforms in tariffs and corporate governance, cites Iowa politicians and Mount Vernon preservation debates, and touches on Secretary Bryan and national appointments as the tariff bill faces House debate. It mentions Parker & Butterfield selling several fine residences.
Cherokee area notes report multiple visitors from Aurelia including Mrs. W G Whitney and Mrs. Gus Gustafson. Dr Howard moves to Cherokee, band instructor chosen, over $1000 pledged for band. Flood scare from rain passes with no damage. smallpox at state hospital reportedly subsiding.
The story recalls Liszt smoking one Virginia cigar daily and a Chiasso customs stop where cigars were seized and a 2100 dollar fine levied. Ricordi later recovered the cigars and fine, and Liszt vowed never to smoke again to avoid humiliation.
A writer urges facing domestic issues directly instead of patching over problems. Speaking plainly at the right moment can avert serious family breakups, though it is hard to find the opportunity and avoid quarrels in tense temperaments.
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