02 Sep 1915
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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1915
Page
1
The Aurelia Sentinel notes prosperity quotes and editorial asides about hustle and opportunity in a compact local paper item. It includes patronage exhortations and reflections on wealth and happiness, in a period voice.
A pithy remark on choosing both wealth and happiness over settling for one. It suggests a desire for complete fulfillment rather than tradeoffs. The line presents a humorous, optimistic view of life.
A brief notice urges timely payment of subscriptions, asserting the publication still recognizes a dollar when seen and encouraging prompt settlement.
A concise moral note compares telling a blunt opinion to roles of a constable or senator. It suggests measured, responsible candor when a woman seeks advice about her attire.
A terse aphorism about love roles appears in a 19th century piece. It contrasts a sixteen year old girl accepting affection, a thirty year old woman inviting it, and a forty year old old maid seizing a claim, all framed as witticism.
A brief note proposes a simple remedy to stop a wife from rifling pockets for a nickel, describing an effective precautionary approach.
The Interstate Commerce Commission approves higher rates for some railroads. The piece notes a parallel call for relief for editors, suggesting broader relief measures amid the railroads’ gains.
The Washta Journal notes that investing in a chautauqua costs cash but offers lasting value for a community, arguing it outweighs a traditional Fourth of July celebration as a worthwhile cultural event.
The Sentinel invites readers to place want ads in its Classified department. Second hand furniture farming tools and equipment sell quickly for a small 5 cent per line fee. Weekly sales confirm the value of local for sale notices.
Republican notes new Times proprietor Justin Barry and wife Mrs. Barry of Walker Iowa arriving to take possession soon. Also marriage notices for Norton Webb and Irene Larson and Winifred Steele’s daughter wedding to John Gould, with other local nuptials and a fatal misfortune. Democ rat mentions Mrs William Scurlock’s death near Pilot Rock and Mr Thomas Shannon’s move to Ft Dodge. Minor snake bite incident and city council discussion on 1916 street paying plans.
We list several goods you can purchase locally at The Sentinel Office. Remittance and order books, calendars, wall pockets, fans, carbon paper, typewriter ribbons, scale books. Quote: Great works are performed not by strength, but by perseverance. -BStegla.
An officious acquaintance asks Luther Burbank about his current work. He replies he is crossing eggplant and milkweed and quips that the result will be custard pie.
E W Johnson sold his Alta tailoring and dry cleaning business to Albert Hanson, son of Mike Hanson who lives eleven miles northeast of Alta. Also notes include local auto racing results pending, a wedding between Hazel Weat and Arthur Dwinell, Alta school opening with 130 total pupils, and the death of Ernest W Church at age 27.
Des Moines Iowa reports a favorable week for threshing and stacking but cold weather hurt corn with frost and freezing temperatures on the 30th. Rainfall was deficient overall though some areas saw heavy showers. Damage from frost likely small statewide but possible on low ground in northeastern regions. Fall plowing limited, winter wheat acreage may shrink while small grain yields remain large with fair to poor quality.
Frank Godfrey visited Washta Journal and delivered a box of fine straw berries. He notes the overbearing variety began bearing about the same time as other strawberries and will continue yielding through cold weather.
A rural visitor asked about hotel prices at a Broadway cigar stand near the desk. After being directed to the desk for a room, he joked about registering. The clerk laughed, realizing the man mistook the cigar stand for the front desk.
A surgeon urges nurses to persuade male relatives to wear German style braces with straps over both shoulders. He argues British army suspenders cause strain, leading to stopping and narrow chest. German braces distribute load to the shoulders for balanced support.
The Salic law compiles popular laws of the Salian Franks from the fifth century. It governs crime penalties and compensation and includes provisions on succession to Salic lands. It is linked to the exclusion of females and matrilineal royal descendants from the throne in some regions.
In recent North Sea engagements most hits landed on deck as shells arced three miles high. End-on ships present the longest target, while gunners generally track targets well with modern sights. shells may still fall short or overshoot.
Philosophical ad urging readers to reflect on self created injuries and misperceptions. Quotation from Feltham is cited as the heart of the message. The brief is placed in the Sentinel to provoke thought about how imagined wrongs hurt more than real harm.
Dr. Meyer Steineg of the University of Jena reports in the December Annals of Ophthalmology that exclusive medical treatment in early cataract stages cured 43 of 53 cases using eye drops and internal medicines. The author agrees with starting treatment at first signs of dimness to avoid waiting for blindness and surgery.
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