Happenings in Nearby Towns Report Wartime and Local News
Peterson Hollister, once a Peterson boy now Captain in the Canadian army, visits on furlough. Aurelia residents Mrs and Ms Braasch visit, Braasch returns. Mrs Braasch stays. Dr C B Wilson returns to Washta to practice veterinary medicine after overseas service. John F Reynolds named district engineeer. FF W Lumsden buys property for new garage. Buena Vista College gymnasium contract let. Storm Lake canning plant ends season with 70 000 cases. Albert City first Buena Vista town with Curtiss airplane. Peterson American Legion post grows. Dean-Underwood Post No 10 planned. Vincent Lieb drowns near LeMars. Ford car found in Willow creek.
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Peterson Patriot
Babe” Hollister
Peterson
Babe
Wolding
Henry Braasch
Aurelia
C. B. Wilson
Washta
Veterinary Medice
Veterinary Corps
Storm Lake
Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune
FF. W. Lumsden
Universal Motor Company
George D. Sweet
Fith and
Geneseo
Sarm Lake Register
Buena Vista College
Linn Grove Independent
W. M. Gaskins
Gust Walquist
Storm Lake Canning Factory
Edward Sundholm
Fort Dodge Aero School
Harold Darris
Albert City
Peterson Patrol
American Legion
LeMars
Willow Creek
Lich
Milk buyers invited by phone number 178
A brief notice invites interested buyers to call telephone number 178 for milk inquiries. The readable text is limited and provides no additional details about price quantity or delivery.
New Cherokee Y M C A Secretary Arrives for Organization
Frederick W. Prechtel arrives with Mrs. Prechtel to organize the Cherokee Y M C A. Lieut. Col. Joseph Green visits family in Cherokee. J O Sheldon buys 240 acre Sam Whitehouse farm for 97560 dollars, a county record sale. Auto stolen from Cherokee then found in Storm Lake. Local farmers petition to add a direct primary road from Cherokee to Holstein via Pilot Rock and connecting roads.
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Frederick W. Preechtel
The
Cherokee Y. M. GC. A
J. O. Sheldon
Sam Whitehouse
Pilot Township
Board of Supervisors
Second Street
Pilot Rock
Holstein
Obituary of Mary Jane Decker Faust Cherokee Family Faithful Member
Mary Jane Decker Faust born September 2 1866 in Aurorua Waushiui Wisconsin died September 11 2010 aged 53 years. She married Henry A Faust on December 24 1882 and had six children Inez Ida Eva Chester Alta Warrh. Funeral services were held at her home and the Methodist church with interment at Aurelia cemetery.
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Mary Jane Decker
Aurorua
Waushiui County
Wisconsin
Sion Valley
Inez
Ida
Chester
Eva Vanderhoff
Alta Waters
Warrh
Jerry Becker
Eugene
Frank
Roy
Wm. Wiecs
Hans Vanderhoff
Peter Jensen
Cherokee
Methodist Church
E. C. McDade
Aurelia Cemetery
Lewis Fall Opening at G. J. Lewis Store
G J Lewis announces fall opening and week display with Friday night events on September 26. Music will be provided and a free treat given. The second floor clothing department has been remodeled to extend full length with open lighted front. New oak wall cases fixtures display tables and conveniences enhance the department, reflecting progressive local business practices.
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Grand Rapids
G. J. Lewis
Mr. Lewis
Lewis
Garber's Market Sells Munsing Underwear Worldwide
Garber's advertises Munsing underwear for men women and children as the perfect fitting option. The message claims universal appeal and highlights available sizes and assortments for all ages.
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Garber’s
Card of Thanks from Henry Favat and Family
We express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for their kindness during our bereavement and for the beautiful floral offerings. Special thanks to the lodge for assistance rendered.
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Lodge
Henry Favat
Garber's Offers Latest Ladies Apparel By the Mississippi
Garber's displays new line of ladies suits coats skirts and all wearing apparel along the Mississippi river area. Shoppers can view the updated inventory featuring fashionable designs and timely fabrics.
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Mississippi River
Garber’s
Alta Advertiser Notes Fatal Fall and Local Happenings
A September 15, 1919, Alta notice reports Dyer Tincknell breaking both bones above the right ankle in a basement mishap at the Allen home. Progress on the newer contract includes major deep work and nearing completion phases. the First National Bank in Rapids nearing occupancy within six weeks. Masonic lodge initiates an eleven-man class, nine locals and two from Aurelia, with supper for about forty. Mrs. Joseph Slade dies at Alta hospital after moving to town in March to help on the farm. Music class recital planned at M. I. church with multiple piano, violin, and reading performances by local students under Miss Florence Dubes.
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Dyer Tincknell
New Allen
Firat National Bank
Rapidsdy
Aurelia
Joseph Slade
Alta Hospital
Slade
George
Art Ewaldt Seems Bound For Philadelphia Big Leagues
Marcus News reports Art Ewaldt likely reports to the Philadelphia American League club this fall under manager Connie Mack. The standout hitter has had a strong summer and his record suggests success in the major leagues, with Mack noted as a top developer of young talent.
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Marcus News
Art Ewaldt
Art
Connie Mack
Training for Young Men at Mankato Commercial College
Business trained young men have the advantage. Do you have such training? If not, attend Mankato Commercial College in Mankato Minnesota and request a catalogue.
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Mankato
Aurelia Happenings Ten Years Ago Roundup
Mose Mummert bought the Waldo farm earlier this week. Ethel Parker left for Drake University to study music. J C Nelson and family returned from the west. Aston Cubs beat Galva 6 to 1. Market prices and farm items listed. Donald Kennedy died at seventeen months. Jury found Harry Ingalls not guilty in horse theft case. Martha Wiebe and William Matzdorff wed at Grant township Lutheran church. Bride wore satin with lace, groom blue serge. reception for about one hundred. The couple will live on the Goettsh farm north of Aurelia after March 1.
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Mose Mummert
Waldo
Ethel Parker
Drake University
J. C. Nelson
Aston Cubs
Galva
Aurelia
Harry Dieterich
Donald Kennedy
State
Harry Ingalls
Ingalls
Rigby
Grant Township
Martha Wiebe
Ilenry Wiebe
Coon Township
William Matzdorff
Sig. Matzdorff
Ida Wiebe
Otto Matzdorff
I. Albrecht
C. Bk. Gutz
Maid of Hoony
Mrs. Matzdorff
Goettsh
National Swine Show Opens in Des Moines With Record Hog Breeders
Hog breeders from most Iowa counties will attend the National Swine Show and Exposition in Des Moines starting September 20. Over 60,000 spectators expected as more than 1.85 million dollars worth of swine are shown in the state fairgrounds stock pavilion. Prize money totals about 20 thousand dollars.
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Des Moines
State Fair Grounds
W. J. Carmichael
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Tema
Gsods
Iowa
Edison
JC. Nelson
County Seat News
Joseph Green
Fortreags Monroe
France
Joseph S. Green
Misa Daisy Green
Hal Dewar
Haber
Alta Rewsters
Florence Dubes
M. I
Esther Maltby
Geareva Nelson Pian
Gladys Glawe
Eloise Nelson Miana
Marzparet Eddy Piana
Dorothy Scott
Gladys Frear
Elizabeth Scott
Esther Maltby Prange
Cleane Bisthel
Ruth Jorden
Gladys Maltby
Viola Rust
Marvel Dyelin
Arlene Dingmen
Celestine Dawson
Pearl Miller Viano
Arlene McCarty
Margaret Iddy
Sther Maltby
Ewaldt
Philadelphia
Amea
the Sentinel
Sentinel
Wiebe-Matzdorff
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Wisconsin Lumber Co
Quality Yard
Aurelia, Iowa
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