Local notes from Aurelia Iowa city market and events
Fresh orators at the meat market. A. J. Maltby buys cattle in Sioux City with son Reginald. A daughter born to Axel Kruse. Paulson Brothers unveil a new bungalow. Pilgrim lecture series at Congregational church. World series game broadcast. Community notices include sales, visits, and local travel in Aurelia and surrounding towns.
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A. J. Maltby
Sioux City
Paulson Brothers
Carl Madsen
Lewis
G. J. Lewis
Frank Mummert
O. C. Jones
Sioux City On Monday. Rev. G. R. Gilbert
Marcus
Aurelia High
Ve. Cherokee
Old Baseball Park
Reginald
Dan Hankens
Des Moines
Harding
W. P. Miller
Alice Hutchinson
Storm Lake
Wharton
Clarence Kaskey
George Garber
Georgie
Iowa City
Henry Carmichial
Rockford
Illinois
A. H. Eddy
Lincoln
Nebraska
Wharton Furniture Store
Vareus
Aveach
Axel Kruse
Mel WH. Bischel
Jinn Dubes
A. AL Peres
Foray
Guy Robinson
Danberry
Mr. Pierce
Reginald Malthy
Chicago
Rev
W. A. Paris
Milford
Sioux Association of Congregational Churches
J.C. Lockin
Frank Parrott
Ventura
Iowa
Farmers National Co-Operative Company
Arthur Carrington
Will Booth
Lloyd Yolo
John Croker
Clifford Cord
Cury
Macnage
Meare
Mankato
Minnesota
Mrs. Wine
Sentinel
Sue Agu
Aurelia
J. J. Breazeale
Edward Breazeale
Eugene
Haliver Anderson
Humboldt
Lew Dieterich
L. P
Embargo or Anchor Debate Among Sailors
A heated exchange explains maritime terms with a narrator distinguishing embargo from anchor as used on ships. The dialogue clarifies that an embargo blocks goods, while an anchor holds a vessel in place.
The Girl in the Phonograph Department
A dialogue notes the clerk in the phonograph department as friendly not standoffish while others accuse her of putting on airs and suggests she is not at all stuck up.
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Phonograph
Consummation to Be Wished
A lighthearted quote reflects a wish for practical cooking skill at a peace table as a joke about carving turkey. The remark highlights humor in domestic ritual during shared meals at diplomacy-themed gatherings.
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Turkey
Footpad Declares Stop as Pedestrian Refuses Loot
A brief dialogue in London Tit-Bits shows a pedestrian calmly deflecting a street robbery attempt while recounting a day out shopping with his wife. The footpad orders him to surrender, but the pedestrian remains composed and uncooperative.
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London
Gown Fitting Fracas Over Tailor Madame Fluf
Dialogue shows two women quarreling over Madame Fluf’s ability to tailor gowns. One woman disparages using her services and mocks the tailor’s figure for fitting. The exchange hints at social tensions surrounding fashion and personal appearance in the community.
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Madame Fluffles
Ordeal Prep Texts in Ethics Exam Remnants
The fragmentary exchange hints at a preparation scene with lines about ethics, concealment, instruction, and a railroaded phrase. Names and clear context are sparse, but the tone suggests a coded school or hidden challenge referenced by the Cornell Widow.
Questioning Decisions: Men Flip Coins Women Consult Suits
A dialogue notes gender differences in decision making. Mr. Meekton says women often deliberate more while a man may rely on chance, citing coin flip versus consulting a ouija board for guidance.
Speech Exchange Sparks Burg War Of Words
An informal confrontation unfolds as an inferior intellect questions Bill the Burg about surrendering to police. Bill retorts that he will not socialize with officers due to alleged unkind remarks about him.
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Bill the Burg
Quotation on Nature and Perception in Conversation
The dialogue notes odd ideas about nature and perception. It questions why symbols like lids for the chest or shingles for the mouth appear in thought, suggesting unusual or metaphorical notions of natural phenomena.
Chicken Broth Mystery Baffles London Answerers
In a London exchange a diner questions the broth content prompting the reply that it is chicken broth. The conversation notes the broth’s origin from boiled eggs in water, highlighting curiosity about its ingredients.
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Lonedon
Imagination and a Film Vision of Romeo and Juliet
A playful note records reactions to a film version of Romeo and Juliet. Mentions Burt and Gert as humorous personas, imagining Shakespeare writing a movie before viewing one.
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Burt
Shakespeare
Gert
Natural Conclusion in Courtroom Exchange
A convict tells a visitor that he cannot get out, replying that the simple reason is his inability to leave. The exchange highlights a fatalistic moment about confinement and escape.
Well I Must Face the Music I Conduct a Band
A speaker notes that the speaker must go today to perform as a band conductor. The exchange reveals the role as a conductor rather than trouble. The line conveys a concise setup for a feature about a performing musician.
Coon Club Night Prompts Caution at Squire Brown’s
A playful exchange centers on meeting at Squire Brown’s hen roost tonight. One character invites Mr. Possum, who declines citing risk of another raccoon being present.
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Squire Brown's
Possum
Claim to distinction in a quirky postcard remark
A casual remark recalls a person not sending a photo postcard with the joke wish you were here. The line hints at a private distinction or memory implied by a simple, humorous gesture. The text reflects personal social customs and a light tone.
Cheap Imitation Ring Compared To a Rubbish Mant
An odd note contrasts a cheap imitation ring with a poorer imitation of a mantle piece, deriding its lack of value and fitness for display. The remark frames authenticity as preferable to shoddy replicas and trash.
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Gunard Peterson
Tom Griffith
Council Bluffs
Philathea
L. H. Langwin
Henry Bischel
Marshalltown
Frank Rowden
Milwaukee
John Fleer
Monee
Emma Lighter
Rolfe
Everett Field
Platte
South Dakota
E. C. Lighter
Lrse
Te Nettleton Commereial College
Sioax
Merv
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Hen Wielend
Cleveland
W. H. Mummert
Walnut Grove
Will
Moses Mummert
Bruce Bell
W. J. Breckenridge
Emmetsburg
Breckenridge
Palo Alto
P. F. Parrott
Slayton
Mr. Parrott
Mose Mummert
Geo. Mummert
Cherokee
Mr. Mummert
Ed Kohlhagen
Maria Johns
Carrie Robinson
Art Whiting
Dr. Hillis
Hillis
Spencer
Mro
Mes
Alva Pid
Chissiettonier
Chemberlin
Ponnenberge
Nyate
Ambon
Odp
Todes Apt
Emmett Reckoff
Poland
Alta
Aurelia Lyceum
the First National Bank
Ira Mann
Gus Kruse
Ed Gearke
Uien
Prelin
Cornell
Jom
John Smith
Farmers National Bank
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H. J. Arends
Storm Lake Floral Company
H. J. Jensen
Florist
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