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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1929
Page
1
The Aurelia Sentinel notes tax policy debates amid a threat of income tax changes. It argues for relief through reduced taxation of real estate and farm lands, criticizing current laws as unfair and proposing method changes to ease burdens.
The Hopkinton Leader laments reckless driving as faster limits tempt speeder scoffing at danger. It notes rising highway fatalities this year, with drivers who tail, cut off, or crash risking many innocent lives despite warnings from authorities.
The Illinois Central System launches the tenth issue of its Making Friends series with President A Downs outlining the campaign goals. The effort aims to inform the public on railroad matters, build goodwill among employees, and improve efficiency and courtesy in service.
The Order of Sons of Herman or Orden der Hernanssehne arose in New York about 1840 to foster German customs and benevolence in the United States. The Washington Star notes it has no link to a German organization and is entirely self governing.
David Watts writes of the death of twin Delmar at 17 months during a voyage from Bolenge to Mombende aboard the S. S. Oregon. He recalls Delmar’s fever, vomiting, spasms, pneumonia and final sleep, while Luell recovers with the other twin’s funeral held at Edward's house and local church.
The boy, once weak, is gaining strength with normal meals and playtime. He appears to be completely out of danger and enjoys time with family as his health improves.
Mr and Mrs George Grauer of Tarcus visited the Robinson home Sunday. Glenn Dyslin and wife stayed with Anna Smith in Cherokee while he received treatment. Guests included Mr and Mrs Arthur Cummings Miss Eleanor Peterson and Mr A Rasmussen of Mankato Minnesota. The Zwick and Young families hosted visitors from Waterloo Des Moines and Clear Lake area. The A C C met at Mrs Gladys Janborn last Wednesday with prizes to Jannie Funk and Ethel Zwick. Oscar Swanson plans farm work north of Hartley for the coming year. Ed Rice and family spent Sunday at Guy Robinson’s.
The death-watch beetle, a feared pest in woodwork, is known for tapping sounds and attacking any timber. It invades both old and new houses, threatening roofs, floors, chairs, chests, and picture frames with equal vigor.
In Knoxville Tennessee G C Cloud with a disability stays at home to do the housework while his wife works in a factory to support the family. Mrs Cloud praises her husband as an excellent housekeeper and he defends his wife as the capable provider.
For Sale items include Mastodon strawberry plants by J. B. Robinson and various furniture and a Franklin sedan at reduced prices. A motor for a corn picker is sought from Harry Howell. A Lost Hastern Star pin from Mrs. Ray Baltimore offers a finder’s reward at Sentinel office. A poultry demand advertises highest price with a free call from R. B. Davidson Storm Lake Iowa.
Dr Thomas A. Aenar discusses how volcanic gas emissions and ocean chemistry supply the ocean’s salinity. He notes Katmai area volcanism and Hawaii’s contribution, plus submarine vents, plankton, and chalk deposition influenced by ocean circulation and pressure.
The War Department buys a bomb sight device said to drop a 100-pound bomb down a battleship smokestack from an airplane 1500 feet up. Connecticut firm to produce several units at 28000 dollars each after successful tests. Army experts call it world’s first device of its kind enabling smaller planes to destroy battleships as effectively as bombers.
In Santa Fe a fisherman challenged for possessing fish just under the legal size claims the fish were legal when caught. The witness showed a second fish to prove shrinkage. The case may set a rule that anglers must allow for shrinkage when fish are near the size limit.
In Birmingham England 67000 bodies were dug up from St Marys churchyard and moved to Witton cemetery over 12 months of night work. The old cemetery dating back to 1774 is being cleared for a hospital. The removals were completed at eight o clock.
The program pursues cooperation over hostility in resolving questions with patrons and government agencies. It notes strong reception from patrons and friends, reflecting broad backing for its approach.
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