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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1947
Page
2
A lawyer questions why a man proposed to a widow after she proposed first. The client explains she framed the question so that any answer would bind him. He tried silence, but she claimed consent, forcing an awkward legal dilemma.
A bum is struck by a speeding car and survives with six or seven stitches as an offhand joke about sewing a button on his vest. In a hardware shop a wife mistakes a huge ash can for an ash tray, joking her husband is near sighted.
A man asks to view the burglar who broke into his house to learn how he entered without waking his wife. The sergeant questions the motive for the request.
An antique collector notices a villager chopping wood with a centuries old ax. The villager claims it once belonged to George Washington. The collector doubts it, while the old man confirms the tool has had three new handles and two new heads.
A playful exchange describes Mary setting the barometer for a fine night out as she answers a question about weather. The dialog hints at a domestic or humorous vignette centered on Mary and her routine.
A man rescues a choking boy by shaking him to dislodge a nickel, revealing his Internal Revenue Bureau affiliation. Separately a stranded passenger clings to bus straps while a bystander offers to help him retrieve his fare.
A dissatisfied shopper confronts a merchant claiming a refund for a recent purchase. The merchant, while polite, reveals a clever twist by noting the customer’s money was deemed satisfactory, turning the dispute into a humorous retort.
Norval Wardle Iowa State College farm safety specialist warns farmers to stop the machine and remove the power take-off before clearing a clog. Avoid lath or cornstalk shoves. crawling underneath is dangerous. remove fuel line glass bowls bad for fires. check the manual and keep the PTO covered.
Eggs should be wiped with a damp cloth but never washed before storing. Washing removes the protective film that seals pores and helps keep out bacteria and odors.
Mrs Robert Gates reports social scenes in Afton area. Card club hosts Thursday evening. Mrs Herbert Kolpin entertains sixteen ladies at a Stanley party Friday. Afton women honor Mrs Walter Anderson of Aurelia with lunch and gift. Mr and Mrs Guy Anderson host a weiner roast Monday. Leela Pigel of Omaha visits her brother Harry Pingel. Recent visitors include Byron Selgrove and daughter from Greenfield Iowa. Mr and Mrs Menefee visit Estherville with group.
The Mississippi Guttenberg locks saw a record tow when the tug Alexander Mackenzie pushed 15 barges through the lock. The load included 14 coal barges and one super phosphate barge, equaling 450 railway cars. The tow averaged four miles per hour.
The Sentinel promotes itself as the authorized agent for Sioux City newspapers and offers to handle subscription orders. It urges readers to send in their requests to start or renew service.
Mrs. Herman Bumann and Eugene Bumann joined by Mr. and Mrs. Julius Fassler from Peterson were Sunday visitors at the Henry Nelson home near Aurelia. Mrs. John Oatman and Velma of Storm Lake and Lorenz family guests came Sunday afternoon. Raymond Koth of Galva visited the Fred Koth home Thursday evening. Harold Hogrefe and children Harlan Richard and Diane of Peterson were guests at the Charles Zwemke home last Tuesday evening.
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