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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1914
Page
1
A scrambled column from The Aurelia Sentinel discusses weekly rates for mail matter and advertising spaces, vain vanity about fashion crowns, and a quip about kings and emperors. The piece also notes high costs and an ironic remark on marriage fidelity.
A quoted remark notes a Russian private in the czar’s army earning about 2.57 dollars a year, described as the poorest paid soldier in the world, with a cynical line about scraping by for two people.
A scientist claims women can take more work with less fatigue due to smaller throats and greater vocal effort. The remark questions whether this explains the work’s greatest mystery.
A garbled OCR fragment hints at household strife and stubborn refusals amid a satirical dispute. The text suggests discontent and drastic actions like chopping wood as a response to confusion or manipulation. Names, dates, or precise events are unavailable.
A fragmentary note mentions the king of Belgium with a slight scratch on a hand and a fleeting intelligence cable sent to four winds, followed by an unclear remark about never being phoned.
The record notes a sight draft on a printer company returned as not in business and mentions changes to foreign advertising with cash in advance requirements. It references editors including Mr. Loft of the Washta Journal and concerns about the Hemet Tebaces Co. and local office practices.
The town adopts a war mood with women’s attire echoing military style. Dresses, hats, collars, vests, skirts, sleeves, jackets, belts, trim and colors all reflect a regimented look as society braces for wartime. This season’s regalia mirrors three star generals.
Letter notes war threatens dye supply from Germany and scarce Aniline base for dyes. Writer forecasts limited stock for two months and jokes about wearing white hose as wives and sweethearts sent for Christmas.
A brief fragment notes a crow screeching overhead as the speaker traverses a vale. The text suggests a moment of attention to small, curious details in an otherwise somber scene.
The message pledges careful taxation and opposition to excessive levies. It appeals to Cherokee County voters and promises to represent the people honestly if elected, citing support for amending measures affecting roads, bridges, and property taxation.
The Cherokee county Sunday school convention held last Thursday and Friday faced bad weather but yielded two interesting sessions. Officers elected for the ensuing year include President Christena Lundquist Marcus, and Vice President Floyd Johns Marcus.
Special and the studio announce an opening with a photo fee paid to each customer. The message lacks precise details on dates locations or eligibility.
Marcus Beamer 3s Sevier Gwenites Tames indicts Frank Barnes for fraquiniest bambang gx commectior with Lark Gree pears 2g. He pleaded guilty to one indictment. Judge set September 22 to begin sentences. remaining counts await. Fine $5400 and 28 costs. daily fine accrues at $3.33.
J Houghland of Eldon reports success with Chamberizin's Colic remedy used during the Spanish war period. The note urges every traveler and resident to keep the medicine on hand and thanks are given for the advice. For sale by J C Nelson.
Advertisement notes a tonic said to cure appendicitis and cleanse both bowels. It promises immediate relief from sour stomach gas and constipation after a single dose. Agents listed include Adier- ka and J. C. Nelson, druggist.
Sunday school attendance rose despite poor weather as Rev C W Stark called on parents teachers and the public to answer You Must or I Must urging stronger hospitality and future possibilities for the year The midweek meeting was set for Wednesday at 8 pm and Sunday services schedule noted with a focus on sharing gifts over mere giving
Two final Sundays before conferment of church and Sunday school. Morning worship at 10:30 with a sermon. Sunday school at 1 45. Epworth League at 3 p m. Gospel services at 8 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8. Musicians asked to assist throughout services.
Col J. H. McConologue chairman announces a convict camp to start next week with 25 to 40 men for three months. This will be the fifth camp established by the board this year.
Mr and Mrs A J Philpot and their son William left last week for Hamp er where Philpot’s mother died on Tuesday morning September 3. The brief notice records the family’s travel and the passing of a relative.
A sailor recounts a coastal upbringing with Jennie Kline and Hobson, a love triangle, and a voyage home where mistreated loyalties collide with a derelict ship sighting. He boards the doomed vessel to confront a hidden truth, ending with a fatal, revealing twist aboard the wreck.
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