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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1916
Page
2
The Detroit Vapor stove is pitched as an immediate light and smokeless burner option. The advertisement claims it is the best made by the supplier and invites customers to visit the store for a live demonstration and an illustrated booklet.
North Elk and Brooke News notes persistent rain through the weekend and into Monday delaying weekly plans. Lily Felten slowly convalesces while Herbert Kolpin, Elsie Buddenhagen, and others suffer illnesses. bazaar proceeds raise about thirty four dollars despite poor turnout. Mrs A A Dingman and visitors from Aurelia attend.
Hanover news records several locals fishing at the lake last week. Henry Specketer of Mitchellville visits relatives in the area. Aug Friedrich and Henry Hinkeldey depart for Aurora South Dakota in Friedrichs Ford. Louis Plog plows for Star Bros near Alta with The Messia tractor. The Messia Ged Getzmeier Geo Schaefer Will and Herman Grieme visit parts of Minnesota.
The Cherokee county Iowa Board of Supervisors invites sealed proposals by June 12 1916 for furnishing and installing an electric lighting system at the County Home. A. W. O Dailey County Auditor signs the notice. Typewriter ribbons for all machines available at The Sentinel office.
Notice to qualified electors of Cherokee County Iowa that a primary election will be held Monday June 5 1916 at regular polling places. Poll hours: Cherokee city seven am to eight pm. other precincts nine am to eight pm. Parties nominating for many offices including Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State and rail road Commissioner. Also township officers and party delegates. Seal and signature by County Auditor W O Dailey May 15 1916.
Notice to all concerned that the Cherokee County Board of Supervisors proposes a Maple river channel change. Objections or damage claims must be filed within ten days. a hearing will be held June 12, 1916 at 2 PM to determine objections and damages. Per W. C. Dailey, editor. Ay es eae d
Republican, Democratic and Progressive leaders in Iowa sign letters urging party workers to support equal suffrage before June 5 and to cast ballots for suffrage on June 6. The cross party push highlights many state leaders and historic figures cited in praise of expanding women’s rights.
The future Iowa historian will note Swedish Americans as vigorous, progressive, and civic minded. The community will likely boost the June fifth equal suffrage vote because of their heritage, concern for education and moral protection, and influence from Kansas’s success among Scandinavian populations. They are tied to Iowa’s civic values and to the state university community.
A man named Harry borrows $100 from a friend, plans risky stock bets, loses his job, and faces hardship. His wife credits Providence after a $100 check arrives, while Harry jokes he is Providence for threatening to repossess the money with interest.
The article asserts Philadelphia leads the world in carpet production with Azerminster and Turkey rugs dated to the late 18th century. It notes Wilton brands originate in England and Belgium’s Brussels is famed for carpets yet does not rival Philadelphia in output. It highlights early factories in Philadelphia as far back as 1791 and cites wool from China and Russia supplying Wilton and other rug weaving.
A guide advises against bright colored chintz in tight spaces and suggests using a plain white heavy bedspread with rosette chintz corner appliques. It covers making coordinating scarves and curtains with linen and scalloped hems, plus floral edge appliques for a cohesive look.
Lewis Carroll notes in Berlin and Petrograd during a continental tour how statues depict beasts being slain. He highlights Berlin’s many colossal figures of men fighting dragons and a notable Peter the Great statue in Petrograd with a serpent at the horse’s feet.
Illinois Central timetable lists east bound Passenger 16 at 8 25 am and Passenger 682 at 6 20 pm. West bound times show Passenger 681 at 8 25 am, Passenger 15 at 2 18 pm, Passenger 683 at 6 50 pm, plus Local Freight 691 at 4 pm. Local freight carries no passengers.
A fragment reflecting on intellectual openness versus dogmatism. It contrasts narrow certainty with broad mindedness and notes social friction from overly positive attitudes. The text discusses gendered perceptions of assertiveness and gentleness.
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