Aurelia Ball Team Edges Galva 7 6 at Farmers Picnic
The Aurelia ball club defeated Galva 7 to 6 in a close Friday game at Galva during the farmers picnic. About fifty local fans attended, with many more to have joined if autos were available. Aurelia led with timely hits and strong baserunning while Mongan held Galva to six runs despite early trouble. Batteries were Mongan E Rapp, Galva Loefler Kiem.
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Galva
Aurelia
Siglin
Bell
A. Rapp
Pierce
Mongan
Royer
E. Rapp
Loefler
Kiem
Weather Crop Bulletin for Des Moines Iowa May 26 1912
Week in Des Moines Iowa was warm and generally dry with rainfall deficient except near Dubuque. Corn planting mostly finished and stands good. replanting occurred due to cold weather and wire worms. Small grains, pastures, potatoes, and garden crops thrived under heat and sun but need moisture. rye heads in the south and fall wheat grows tall in central areas. Fruit conditions show apples 35 percent, pears 61, plums 80, cherries 55, grapes 65, red raspberries 57, black raspberries 65, blackberries 85, currants 72, gooseberries 86, strawberries 70. Ben Davis Jonathan Wealthy apples poor fruit this year and blackberry raspberry canes suffered winter kill.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Dubuque
State Horticultural Society
Ben Davis
Jonathan
Aurelia Gun Club to Stage Second Annual Shoot
The Aurelia Gun Club announces a two day tournament on June 6 and 7 with ten events of fifteen targets and three extra events of twenty targets. Entry closes June 5 at 11 AM and shooting starts 9 AM. Amateurs and professionals may join. moving pictures of the grand American handicap will be shown and a spectator tent provided. The event uses the Squier Money-Back system to refund losses up to the entrance fees less target costs.
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Aurelia Gun Club
Moving Picture Theatre
Gun Club
Fire escape demo at school house prompts contract bid
Town witnesses a fire escape test at the school house on Wednesday forenoon. The operator seeks a school board contract. A canvass trough attached to the window casing serves as a rapid exit. Thirty pupils evacuated to the ground in under a minute.
Baccalaureate Service Postponed Hosts Tonight at Congregational Church
The baccalaureate service postponed from last Sunday will be held tonight in the Congregational church. Usual services occur next Sunday. The pastor will preach at the Myer school house near Aurelia on Sunday at 2:30 PM and seeks all who wish to arrange for permanent services.
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Congregational Church
Myer
Aurelia
Local High School Tops Marcus in Unclear Score
The local high school basketball team defeated Marcus 24 to ? on the local ground Wednesday afternoon. Whitney and Parrott starred for the home team as the rest of the lineup held the visitors to a low score. A return game is set for Marcus this Saturday.
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High School
Marcus
Marcus Boys
Whitney
Parrott
Voters Urged to Vote in Primary Election
Call to every voter to attend the polls on June 3 and cast ballots for preferred candidates. Urges participation, urging citizens not to stay home and to make their voices heard at the polls.
Runaway Motorcycle Runthrough by Local Reverend Stuns Town
Reverend F A Conners of the Baptist church rode a motorcycle at 60 to 70 mph down Main Street Thursday evening. Spectators, including Marshal Stiner, watched as he sped past railroad tracks and up courthouse hill. He explained the runaway bike could not be stopped and the lever worked in reverse, ending with him safely regaining control near the Gracey residence.
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F. A. Conners
The
Baptist Church
Main Street
Marshal Stiner
Court House Hill
List of New Subscribers Delivers Last Week
The paper notes several new subscribers added last week including John Davis F A Becker and K J Kohlhagen. It invites more people to join the mailing list.
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John §. Davis
F. A. Becker
K. J. Kohlhagen
City Orders Yard Clean Up Or Face City Action
Notice to all property owners to remove manure and refuse from yards and alleys at once. If not done, city authorities will perform the work and charge the expense to the property or occupants. A. Fraser, Mayor.
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A. Fraser
Baseball Schedule Placed For Manager Gillham’s Team
The manager Gillham lists games from June 4 to June 28. Matches include Early at Early on June 4 and June 7, Marathon at Larrabee on June 12, LeMars at LeMars on June 14, Marathon at Aurelia on June 18, Marathon at Marathon on June 21, Newell at Aurelia on June 25, and Newell at Newell on June 28.
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Gillham
Aurelia
Larrabee
LeMars
Marathon
Newell
Proposals for Aurelia school house work invited
Notice announces proposals for erection and repair of a school house in Aurelia Iowa within Cherokee County. Bids due by 1 pm Friday June 21 1912 at the office of Ole Paulson president. Plans and specifications available for inspection. A certified check equal to ten percent of bid required with each bid. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids.
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Aurelia
Cherokee
Parker and Butterfield Bail Insurance Endorsed
Advertises Parker and Butterfield as the firm to call for bail insurance claiming they offer the best protection and a square deal.
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Parker & Butterfield
Aurelia High School Class of 1912 Graduation
The Aurelia high school Class of 1912 finished their four year program with a well received class day at the M E church. Members are Lawrence Butterfield Archie Nelson Margaret Lockin Lulu Marsh and Laura Butterfield. The baccalaureate sermon was postponed due to a storm and moved to Friday at 8 pm at the Congregational church with Rev Hoff man delivering.
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Aurelia High School
M. E
Lawrence Butterfield
Archie Nelson
Margaret Lockin
Lulu Marsh
Laura Butterfield
Congregational Church
Hoffman
Congregational
Seniors Farewell Poem From The Juniors
In 1912 the Juniors offer a greeting to the Seniors wishing them sunny days and success as they move ahead. The verse notes their future pursuits and the Juniors’ resolve to uphold the honor of carrying on.
For Sale House and Two Lots in Diamond Township
Estate of Margaret Dowding offers a house with two lots and 40 acres of improved land in Diamond township for sale. Details through First National Bank. Administrator 72 W. H. Bischel.
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Diamond Township
Margaret Dowding
First National Bank
W. H. Bischel
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Aurelia, Lumber, Co
Aurelia Lumber Co
E. C. Lighter
Aurelia Sentinel
LeMars Sentinel
Sentinel
Cherokee Democrat
At % Sentinel
Cherokee Times
E. C. Lighte
Visa
Peterson Patriot
Ervil Lighter
Ervil
Rolf Arrow
Marathon Republic
Marcus News
Buena Vista County
Lighter
Buena Vista
Sale—Acorn
F. Parrott
Moore
W. B. Gillham
TIN
Preacher
O. A. Royer - Jeweler
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