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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1914
Page
3
A regional roundup reports resignations, new hotels, fires, and local advances. S. T. Neveln leaves Storm Lake for Le Mars to lead their schools. Laurens plans a $15 000 hotel. Fires strike Correctionville and Hinton. Washta and Marcus area losses noted. Local civic notes include church plans, new doctor in Alta, and Memorial Day observances.
Charles Hines of the vicinity of Newell escaped serious harm when his car slid off a grade and flipped over. He was thrown clear but caught the machine as it righted itself and brought it home without damage, preserving his record for narrow escapes and circus stunts.
Mrs. G. C. Dunn of Arnold Pennsylvania praises Chamberlains Tablets for stomach trouble bilious attacks and quick relief after one bottle her testimonial notes she feels like a different person sold by J. C. Nelson.
Miss Laura Hoard of Cherokee organizes an eight week oil painting and sketching class. Students will call for overview and review of work. Class runs for eight weeks starting soon.
The Aurelia Gun Club hosted its registered tournament on Tuesday with surprisingly strong scores, many around ninety percent. A Des Moines shoot the next day kept crowds light, but entrants received their entry money back due to added prize money and the weak turnout. The article lists individual shooters and scores.
The past week was warmer than normal with little sun as rainfall remained below average but recent reports show heavy showers Saturday night. Corn planting is largely complete with quick germination. worms damage southern counties. moisture shortages threaten small grain, hay, potatoes, and tree fruits show potential yields.
The Aurelia high school senior class of eight will graduate this year with five girls and three boys all passing. Commencement is Friday evening June 5 at the M B E church. Hon A G Whitney of Sioux City will deliver the address. Baccalaureate sermon by Rev C W Stark Sunday May 31 at 8 PM.
A local advertises a wide stock of fly nets including leather and cotton varieties with reasonable prices. Also in stock Superior axle greases and driving harnesses. Contact Kleeberger & Dingman for business availability and other line items.
Assessment figures by August Bischel show total personal property value at 219134 and real estate value 292159 from last year. Rail road and telephone valuations are excluded as fixed by the board. Personal property includes 83184 in possessions and credits 127000 plus new buildings 39700.
Fragmentary note warns against giving cough medicine to children. It emphasizes avoiding pediatric dosing and stresses safe alternatives or seeking medical advice. No additional context available.
The Department of Agricultural Extension at Iowa State College repeats its annual June investigation tour begun last year. Experts in animal husbandry crops soils engineering poultry and orchards will present lectures at eight farm stops. The tour starts from Cherokee on Wednesday morning June 17 with many farmers joining from autos to learn crop stock soil and building conditions firsthand.
Mrs Louise Faber, wife of Illinois Central shop employee Charles Faber, took chloroform and died at dawn. Coroner ruled self administered death amid domestic troubles and possible crisis intent. Funeral at West Cherry street home, then burial in Worthington Indiana. age 47 with husband and daughter Mrs Glick surviving.
Cherokee Times reports heavy rains flooded basements on Main street. Commercial club in talks with Ringling Bros circus for August. County Auditor notes only three voters changed party affiliation in the primary, all to Democrat. Anglers report many crap pies and catfish in Little Sioux. Larrabee Savings Bank to reorganize with $20,000 paid in capital. Cherokee may not get a business college as locals are too busy to support it.
Aurelia high school baseball defeated Alta 2 to 1 in Alta last Thursday. Ray Parrott pitched seven innings, striking out four. Jenson and Parrott had two base hits. Alta showed improvement though Aurelia held the lead through the final frames. The win caps a season with three victories at home and one loss, aided by strong school and civic support.
Aurelia Lumber Company asks all who owe money to call and settle at once as closing books proceed. Jas Hartigan, Manager.
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