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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1911
Page
2
A Sioux City Iowa weekly issue titled Farmer and Breeder offers live up to date agricultural and live stock content. It highlights market reviews crop reports veterinary dairy home and dressmaking departments with illustrated content and practical farm reading for families. Sample copies are available.
The Sentinel and the Farmer and Breeder offer new or prepaid subscribers one dollar papers for the price of a cent. The offer is limited and must be acted on soon. Call at once to take advantage of this special rate.
West Elk and East Afton report new cattle barn construction by John Porter on his farm. Storm Lake visitors Mr and Mrs Betcher and son Prank called on relatives Atmmen Sexton and Gus Kruse. Mrs John McKinnon, reported dead, suffered a sinking spell. it proves to be a false alarm as family hurriedly notified others.
The passage recounts a series of small town happenings including a period of illness in an infant, an injury to a foot requiring medical care, and individuals returning from Chicago. It also mentions a Swedish Mission meeting, a farm relocation, and a procession involving Red Wings and local residents, with community members attending and aiding with repairs.
Emma Milburn also known as Emma Helmes and daughter of Mr and Mrs George Holmes, died after a prolonged illness. Born near Toulon Illinois November 25 1884 she moved to Alta with her parents in youth and joined the local Methodist Church. She married George Milburn February 1 1900 and leaves two daughters Pearl and Opal, her parents and many siblings. Funeral services were held Monday at the Methodist church with Rev Robert Smylie officiating and burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Local residents mourn a devoted mother and neighbor.
A stray steer marked in the right ear weighs S000 pounds and was seen in a pasture near Aurelia Iowa. Reward offered is 8.00 dollars for the animal’s return to Wm Glawe. Immediate public tips requested for safe identification and recovery.
A garbled roster of names includes Gulham J A Johnson Jr and Royer G da 2 C pee with numerous misrendered entries. Other readable items mention Parrott C DeVries ALS Crabb Geo Gerber Lorkin BLU Crepepe and Edith Marsh among unclear affiliations.
Sunday promises a thorough rally at the Methodiet church with interior repairs, special sermons, and programs for all ages. A sunrise class meeting, youth and children sessions, souvenirs, and a new Epworth League leader are highlighted. The day aims to rally prayer, testimony, and community involvement with an evening gospel service.
For sale in Bueng Visti county badths only at S180 per acre. Contact Tay Gerrits or write to the owner. No commission. Local farm sale, Aurelia area.
Three new scholars enrolled this Sunday at Congregational Church. Mrs W P will host Thursday afternoon meeting. Miller Evening Boys Club plans Friday session and reminder of church programs for the week.
The Lutheran church in Alta hosts a 3 PM wedding for Lydian Lichtenberg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lichtenberg, and Henry Goetz, with Rev. Wehking officiating. Bridesmaids include Katie Goetz Ella Lichtenberg Tile Husemann and Jeda Hertz. The reception follows at the couple’s home with numerous guests expected.
The notice states sale dates for Elo Genkara Sens third semi annual sale of Duroc Jersey bears and gilts set for October 24.
Diamond News notes A C Lanham was called to Danbury on account of his father’s death and returned Saturday. Mrs McFarlane visited Wmn Mumimert’s home. Hazel Lindsay spent a weekend in Cherokee. F A Taylor of Butte Nebr visited sister Mrs S A Hickey. Leone Boylon arrived from Ore woll for a local visit. Mer and Mrs W F Hickey spent a day in Cherokee. Mr and Mrs Cole of LeMars visited cousin Geo Anspach late in the week.
A historical list from 1911 includes J C Anker Ray Cole Sylvester Perry Mrs John Svensen Mrs W Scott Farmer Kayt Vaegtlen and David Warren referenced in the correspondence.
Auction-style notice from Wm Degen offering Yen Duroc jerseys registered and farrowed in April. Describes them as big boned fellows likely to please buyers. Call at farm five miles northeast of Aurelia or write to Aurelia Route 2. Contains incomplete contact details.
Estate of Jo. Lockin orders immediate sale of Wan. Badffield property to settle affairs. details limited in readable text but sale action is mandatory.
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