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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1941
Page
1
The Aurelia Sentinel informs readers that the paper will not stop at expiration unless notified. Subscriptions continuing to accept the paper remain obligated to pay. Proprietor E. C. Lighter notes publication is weekly and second class matter in Aurelia Iowa.
A satirical look at how local editors publish personal life events and notices. It mocks excessive wedding and birth announcements, obituaries, and paid ads that fuel gossip, culminating in a costly subscription dispute and family feuds.
Grace Lack and her sons fear a large silo on their Orchard farm may collapse while ensilage risks spoilage. The Sentinel, authorized agent for Sioux City papers, offers to handle subscriptions for readers.
The jamboree featured Primghar and Alta trading drives and passes as Reece Hughes and Robert Hughes connected for key gains. Aurelia and Sutherland battled to a scoreless finish before late fumbles, with Primghar scoring on a Royce Hughes run. Financials show receipts of 184.55, net 156 after expenses, shared among participating schools at 19.63 each.
The schedule lists games on Sept 19 at Sioux Rapids Sept 26 at Anthon Oct 3 at Akron Oct 10 at Marcus Oct 24 at Paullina Oct 31 at Moville Nov 11 at Alta with conference matchups noted. Home or away status shown after each opponent.
A column on how small daily irritations in marriage can trigger a divorce. Examples include a dominating partner, messy habits, careless gestures, and demands for pampering, with a note to evaluate one’s own habits before separation becomes inevitable.
A compact tube named Run A Stop offers quick drying repair for runs and snags in stockings. Squeeze a drop on the damaged area and seal ends for runs or catch loose threads for snags. Tests show it works on nylons and silks alike.
Classified line emphasizes placement strategy for Sentinel want ads. It stresses choosing location and method to maximize visibility and response. The note positions Sentinel as the best vehicle for reaching target readers with concise, effective segments.
Will Hahn who farms southwest of Aurelia was among county livestock men buying feeder cattle at the Sioux City market.
A 1868 clipping notes the Waukon city park dam was rebuilt after a flood washed it out. Crayfish later damaged the repaired dam causing it to collapse again. The page also details local incidents from injuries to arrivals, fines, and a Labor Day prize win.
Cherokee CCC staff invite unemployed men ages 17 to 23 and the public to an open house Sunday, Sept. 21, from 2 to 4 p m at the Cherokee camp. Guides will show facilities and explain CCC operation and field work in cooperation with Cherokee county farmers. Participants can learn job skills and earn 30 dollars monthly plus food clothing and shelter.
Storm Lake's airport project clears state review after City Clerk Wilbur Kaufman receives a letters from the Town State Commerce Commission confirming plans for the H. W. Geisinger tract north of the city conform to the law. The receipt signals federal compliance and the council plans a final, formal vote at 1 pm Wednesday in an adjourned session.
The office of James McDonald C D Washta Optometrist will be closed from October 4 and reopen after spring, with plans to return home on May 1.
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