23 May 1918
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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1918
Page
1
J C Lockin of Aurelia Iowa announces his candidacy for representative to the next General Assembly from Cherokee county subject to Republican primaries on June 3. He seeks support from Republican voters in the district.
Announcements appear from candidates James Payton for county recorder and William F. Huber for sheriff plus Walter P. McCulla for county attorney. Notes include June primary timing and party designations with health issues cited by one candidate and intent to serve Cherokee County.
The piece extols War Savings Stamps as secure savings while praising leaders and allies. It lauds British statesman Lloyd George, Roosevelt, and the diverse pantry of international grains to feed soldiers in the trenches. It urges unity and cosmopolitan eating to support the war effort.
The article notes Charlie Chaplin’s experiences while promoting liberty bonds. It suggests the campaign weighed on him more than his dessert pies and caused a nervous strain.
An increase of 1.9 million will aid railroad employees in meeting payments on liberty bonds. Some exchanges favor banning all languages except English in the United States, but objections cite inconvenience for Hebrew speakers who use sign language.
The article notes satisfaction that imprisoned German nationals in the United States will be put to work building roads. It asserts confidence that returning servicemen will approve such use of interned prisoners and reflects on wartime policy.
Citizens are urged to support the Liberty Loan drive while noting troops at home and abroad already purchasing bonds. A navy nephew reports his ship with two hundred crew members subscribed for $21,000 in bonds, showing soldiers and sailors funding the war alongside civilians.
The Red Cross ready to launch its second appeal to the nation. It has aided wounded in France and aided refugees in Belgium and France. The appeal calls for giving according to means and cites the organization’s past relief work and comfort to suffering.
At the Northwest Iowa high school field meet in Cherokee Roy Schroeder of Aurelia earned twelve points to be named champion high school athlete for Northwest Town. Also noted is the sudden death of Mrs. Ernest Bedke of Diamond township and local developments including home renovations and real estate moves.
Notice to qualified electors that a primary election will be held in Cherokee County at regular polling places on Monday June 8 1918. Polls open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nominations by Republican and Democratic Parties for offices including United States Senator Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State Auditor of State Treasurer of State Attorney General Railroad Commissioners Superintendent of Public Instruction Representative in Congress 1st District Representative 79th District County Auditor Treasurer Clerk of District Court Sheriff County Recorder County Attorney. The notice cites election details and district designations.
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