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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1922
Page
1
The Aurelia Sentinel lists subscription rates with E C Lighter as proprietor. Rates per year in advance are 1.60 within Cherokee county 1.76 outside Cherokee county and 2.00 for foreign destinations.
A collage of quotes on action religion and leadership mentions Napoleon Kaiser and a call to act. It notes county bootlegger raids cost over 250 dollars and suggests hiring a sheriff and attorney to prosecute bootleggers. Corn prices rise hints at farm price outlook with May corn up 5 cents and rice likely 75 cents per bushel. Also advertises Black satin pumps and a property lien sale notice for Niels K. Nelson with auction set for November 20 1922 in Aurelia Iowa.
A Tuesday reception welcomed Rev. Gilbert and family back to Aurelia. The evening began with games, followed by cafeteria style refreshments. Guests brought a large pound shower table of food, and Mr. Gilbert and Mrs. Gilbert expressed thanks and amusement at the gifts.
In a fragmented reminiscence the story follows John Hawes a former bookkeeper now entangled with Red a fellow convict. Hawes latches onto a burglary plan targeting a big house on Marsden Way and hatches a midnight entry to steal a silver dinner service and jewels.
Hawes discovers a child and a woman in his home after night, then reunites with his wife Minnie as a deathbed message from her father guides him back. The scene closes with a pledge of peace and a lodge resolution offering sympathy to Mrs. Lockin and family.
The Supreme Ruler of the Universe is invoked in a meeting led by Mayor T B Parker with council members Paulson Recko West East and Mann present. The August treasurer report was read and approved. A motion was made seconded and carried.
An urgent political advertisement notes a candidate for county treasurer who sought no early canvass but will address voters after selling his automobile business. The record covers a Grandview and Lockin Addition street right, resignation of Chas Johnson as sewer inspector, exemption of Fire Department from poll tax, bond company queries, a water rate decision for Aurelia School District, and lists suppliers and expenses including Illinois Central, Des Moines Electric, and various labor charges.
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