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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1908
Page
3
Fragmentary legal advertising note from Aurelian Iowa describing display ads and subscription costs. Mentions a telephone number and county slate. details are illegible in parts but indicates advertising insertions and pricing for subscriptions.
The piece notes a tense political season with cigars and campaign material odors in the air and a push to pardon inmates. It mentions crude oil street treatment at two cents a gallon to curb dust and germs, and reports Rockwell City forming an automobile company with locals urged to join, with Aurelia eyed for a similar agency and a few buyers anticipated.
In Dubuque a contested Democratic ballot issue arises as Dr. WMI’s nomination is questioned under state law. Independent candidates debate entry on tickets while a novel saloon opens under prohibitory rules, drawing scrutiny of Keeley graduates and early closing. The Tippecanoe Club plans a county banner contest tied to November elections, with counties varied in banner ownership and majorities changing across Iowa regions.
Frazer's apen fourth into the Aurelia Town Lot and Land Company. Marsh buys west 37 acres at 150 per acre. Company to payout this week into fall a stripper feet deep north of Lockin and Mrs Wilhy properties. Lots to be half acre each with several already spoken for.
Fragmentary note describes future residential lots to be created on the east side including several acre plots. Indicates intent to develop and subdivide land for housing.
Season end draws strong interest beyond politics as Detroit wins the American League pennant by beating the White Sox to grip Cleveland’s lead. Cubs and Giants battle for the National League pennant with Pittsburgh trailing. Local notes report new runabout models by Mauurgert and E L DeVore, a Des Moines visit, and farm transfers including Roy Owens’ return and Charley Niebuhr’s land purchase in Brooks Township.
Monthly school report lists many pupils named across grades with teachers and mentions October 2 month end. OCR text is garbled with misspellings and illegible portions but includes first and second grade pupils and several staff such as Miss Miller and teacher names like Mr Fraser and Mrs Neville amid a long roster.
In Cherokee yards Saturday night a stock train derailment near Aurelia led to a wreck that hurled several workers from seats and caused injuries. Aurelia boys Murply Morgan faced fears but escaped with minor to serious cuts as carriages and gear scattered about. Police and crews coordinated a Sunday Chicago-bound passenger train to transport the hurt.
A fragment notes Huffneatie on the program at the Serbia meeting hosted by the Cherokee Association of regional churches. Petersen and Weiliesiy are listed among speakers or participants of this work.
Disjointed OCR fragment lists names and roles such as treasurer auditor clerk of courts and officials, with unclear affiliations. The text includes partial names like Vinay Adeat and Meebo, plus scattered terms that resemble supervisor and governor references, but lacks coherent events or dates.
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