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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1913
Page
1
The Aurelia Sentinel circulates weekly in Aurelia Iowa with second class mail matter. Rates include local ads five cents per line per insertion, display ten cents per inch, subscriptions 100 dollars yearly payable in advance, outside county 1.25 dollars yearly, and cards of thanks fifty cents. Contact numbers are listed as seventy percent and tailored.
A Colfax man faces long prison terms while his wife pleads with the governor for mercy. The column argues whether government should safeguard family earnings versus punishing the offender and questions the moral rights of wives and children to their breadwinner's labor.
Mrs Lindsey appeals to the governor and all Iowans to stop letting lawless punishment fall on innocent families. She argues that continued prison costs burden prisoners’ dependents and questions whether the state should profit from contractors while denying basic support to convict families.
A recent ruling states hunting licenses cannot be issued to boys under fourteen, a decision described as a setback for doctors and undertakers who serve families affected by hunting accidents and related injuries.
The evangelist Billy Sunday predicted the Giants would win the world series and warned that converts who bet on his arguments might backslide if the outcome differed.
A Manson Democrat note cites statistics showing over 2,000,000 U.S. farmers now use the telephone. It adds a rural line anecdote counting 4,560,922 farmers on the same line, noting a mistaken probe.
The October 15 cut in express rates will create a large profit shortfall for several express firms. Estimated impact is 25 million dollars annually. The piece credits parcel post introduction and condemns express rates as extortionate and long overdue for government action.
The High School in Aurelia plans a winter entertainment course with season tickets now on sale. The paper urges every resident to support the project, praising its value and asking the community to show appreciation for school bookings.
The famous evangelist asserts there is no crookedness in baseball and offers his blunt defense in the remarks. His outspoken stance amplifies discussion about integrity in the sport amid ongoing controversies.
A crude remark compares a pessimist challenger to a withered fool while bemoaning perceived corruption in games. The speaker’s sarcastic vent highlights distrust in pennants and fairness, using vivid, rough imagery. No verifiable events or entities are present.
The Alta Advertiser switches to an eight page home print format discarding patent insides. The News praises the editor for producing an excellent local newspaper. Alta merchants support advertising, boosting town profitability through printers ink.
Silver Township reports good turnout at Mt Olive Sunday services with Cherokee visitors and a larger crowd for the song sermon in the evening. Rally day planned for October 19 at Mt Olive, with Women’s Aid at Alf Johnson’s on October 25. Missionary meeting held October 7 led by Rev Olson and Rev Lundahl with psalms and a sermon on neglecting the Great Invitation.
Notice to qualified electors of Pitcher Township Cherokee Iowa that a special election will be held at Center school No 5 Pitcher Township on Wednesday October 22 1913 from 1 00 pm to 8 00 pm The vote concerns establishing a SPECIAL SCHOOL at a convenient point within the township Mt George E Blanch secretary of the Pitcher Township School Board
Ernest Seaton aged seven, son of James Seaton a Spencer real estate man, was almost instantly killed near Sioux Rapids Iowa when struck by an automobile driven by Dr F E Aldervoss of Sioux Rapids. The accident occurred October 14 as Seaton and family were near the area.
T W Hartigans sale of Shorthorns drew local and distant breeders Wednesday with 31 head selling at an average of 82 dollars per animal. The first nine averaged 104 dollars and 25 cents with No 3 cow selling to Victor Georke and Lot 1 herd bull bid in by A C Lanham at 147 dollars 50 cents.
Mrs. C. Davis returned Sunday from Aurelia where she had been visiting at the home of her brother Grover Bell. Mrs. Gustafson and Mrs. Hall visited friends and relatives at Ida Grove over Sunday. Mr. Swangon and family agreed to Sioux City Monday, returning Monday evening. The friends of Mrs. Frank Nordstrom will be glad to hear she has nearly recovered from a severe sick spell and is able to be up and around. Mr. Nordstrom came for a few days visit with his children and other relatives and will return to Denver later in the week. Mrs. Pearl Bruce of ONeill Nebraska visited at the R. H. Hench home Sunday. Miss Stella Hickey and Bess Pitcher were Cherokee visitors Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Lanham traveled to Sheldon Wednesday of last week. Mrs. W. F. Lindsay and Mrs. Frank Weise were Cherokee visitors Monday.
Bargain sale offers 15 to 25 percent off on hardware tools silverware razors underwear shoes dry goods and ladies apparel. Stock must move in 10 days with cash as required buy 6 dollars worth for five dollars and 85.00 in eggs or cream accepted on account. Diamond Center Store proprietor H. H. Luca invites inquiries.
District Court of Cherokee County Iowa appoints an administrator for the estate of August Peltz deceased. All persons having claims against the estate must file sworn and itemized statements with the clerk within the prescribed time for allowance.
The article outlines ongoing Washington battles over a new currency bill and civil service reforms. It notes opposition from banking interests and concerns about presidential control of regional banks, with senators debating civil service protections and political spoils. It also mentions inventions for talking machines and Champ Clark reducing lecture plans amid national duties.
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