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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1912
Page
1
The notice lists weekly Friday publication, second class mail status, phone 704, local and display advertising rates, and subscription pricing. It specifies 100 per year prepaid, outside county 31.25 per year, with special yearly contract rates.
Statement of Ownership for the Aurelia Sentinel lists editor E. C. Lighter and owner E. C. Lighter of Aurelia Iowa with Farmers National Bank as a major security holder. Sworn September 30 1912 by William C. Marsh P M. Also contains a quoted critique of Collier's magazine and Hearst letters.
Senator Albert B. Cummins returns from Washington with a letter dated October 7 to J. E. Chrysler of the Odebolt Chronicle. He praises George C. Scott as the regular Republican candidate for congress in Iowa's Eleventh District and urges his election. He criticizes Chicago taft nomination methods but cautions against punishing loyal Iowa progressives. He lauds Senator W. S. Kenyon as a true progressive and supports Geo W Clarke and the Republican state ticket.
Farmers aim to save grain and provide cleaner stock feed by rat proofing cribs and granaries. Early field corn should be harvested from downed stalks to reduce waste. Geese thrive on grass, suggesting wider use on farms for starter feed.
A newspaper ad touts Solace Remedy as a cure for rheumatism neuralgia and headaches claiming German experts developed it to dissolve uric acid and purify blood. It guarantees freedom from opiates, claims rapid results, and offers free boxes with testimonials and pricing of 25c 50c and 1.00. The Solace Remedy Co of Battle Creek Michigan markets through bank endorsements and free literature.
The passage notes concrete’s permanence and cheapness and thanks Jack Frost for frost damages. It urges finishing odd jobs, gathering the corn crop, and preparing the farm. Milk cows need more feed after the frost, and late fall plowing and repairs should be completed now to save time during corn husking.
An old advertisement touts Yank Special as the greatest cure for freckles pimples blackheads and blotchy skin. It appeals to social concerns and promises rapid results for homely spots and rough faces.
The Detroit Free Press warns against health fads in Cleveland as followers fast from a week to a month and claim extreme milk diets. Experts caution remedies vary with individuals and urge consulting a family physician before adopting any fad.
Ida Tarbell discusses bloomers in the American Magazine piece A Woman and Her Raiment. She traces the bloomers story from launch to public debate, noting Mme Dieulafoy's rare acceptance and Miss Anthony's resignation amid prejudice.
In Nuremberg the city makes arrangements to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of the picture postal card with a congress and exposition this year. The text notes delays and partial discovery of details, reflecting uncertain times for the event.
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