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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1903
Page
2
A mass meeting in Aurelia discussed establishing a reading room for the youth at Woodmen Hall. About forty attendees, including both men and women, supported the idea by a standing vote. A six member committee was formed to organize and report in one week.
Seventeen trench diggers at the water works went on strike Wednesday over a 50 cent daily wage rise from $2 to $2.50. Five blocks of pipes laid, more men awaited at the current pay scale, work halted until next spring. Foreman Turner said Mat street work would finish shortly.
Aurelia High School football team trains daily for upcoming games against Cherokee and Newell. The roster lists L Leonard at right end, F Reepke at right tackle, J Brewster at right guard, Roy Whitney center, P Mahoney left guard, C Rapp at left tackle, Geo Wharton left end, R Leonard quarterback, 1 Brook right half, Oscar Royer left half, Geo Avery full back, with capt Geo Avery and subs Morgan Mumuuvert F Converse L Nelson.
A report from Aurelia highlights a Citizens Improvement Association formed with about eighty members. Local projects include a new telephone line, a $14 314,000 hotel, cement sidewalks, an $8,000 water plant, and a $3,000 gas plant. More improvements are planned for next year.
A garbled column discusses public opinion of women, culture, and respectability, noting attitudes toward marriage, clothing, and reputation. It mentions a community program for a teacher meeting at Aurelia School with speakers, topics, and performers.
Local items report a death in Cherokee and a funeral at the Cherokee M I Church, plus revival meetings at the Methodical Episcopal church. Aurelia notes home improvements, marriages, departures of pastors, and social gatherings with Ladies Aid teas and benevolence.
Notice announces a hearing for proving a will in Cherokee County Iowa. It identifies the testator Cambine Zwick and dates the notice to be read publicly. The document is issued by the clerk of the district court and directs interested parties to attend the proceedings for validation of the will.
A fragmented rail timetable notes passenger stops and transfer details. It mentions Cherokee and Shows City with schedule notes and passenger rates, indicating trains depart and return times with limited legible data.
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