08 Jan 1926
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Newspaper
Cedar Valley Daily Times
Location
Vinton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1926
Page
1
A Lions Club talk argued that crime demands church attendance and religion to preserve America as a great nation. The speaker warned that a town without churches or organized religious life risks losing citizenship and civic vitality.
A New York Democrat criticizes Secretary Hoover for attacking Britain over rubber profits. The letter defends the president and secretary while urging that such complaints originate outside official channels to avoid international tensions.
An American official in Berlin notes Europe trails in housing and utilities. London hotels lack running water, rooms are lit by candles, and heated apartments rely on stoves. The piece argues Americans overestimate their own advance and that extended time abroad helps appreciate U.S. gains.
Fragmented notice details Mrs Will Eicher and local figures in a community memorial and church event. Names appear inconsistent but include Mrs. Mlamt, Mrs. Nes, Mrs. Ribble, and others in a wartime era gathering. Mentions a funeral, a sermon at a church, and a plan for a later service.
Fragmentary OCR notes show names such as Mrs Sarrs Mrs Eadhert and Mrs Fach Hl Treas with mentions of a session and a forthcoming weeks meeting. The text references a women's sociable event and a new board.
Mrs W E Morer and Mrs H C Peters were called to Hartley Iowa Monday by word announcing the illness of Extter's father. Later a telegram announced the death on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Joe Patavin are the Berets of two sons born this week. Mrs Leslie Craft is visiting her parents at Macomb. Mr and Mrs John Wilson were Sunday visitors at the Harry Cref home.
A widow left 1500 dollars to the Exstitatten at her death, benefiting a Briézecsuter workhouse inmate Begeest. The unusual phrasing reflects a local deathbed gift to support a resident of the Briézecsuter facility.
Mr and Mrs Hugo Norden and Mr and Mrs Alfred Norden left Tuesday for Los Angeles for a two month sight seeing trip. Others visiting here include Mr and Mrs Milton Clough and two sons, Mr and Mrs Dick Lemert, and Mrs Lemert, with Richard Hark family in Dysart. Local absences include Geo McFarland heading to Newton for Maytag work.
A study shows carelessness in daily work and home life causes about 475 million dollars in fire losses annually. Officials urge caution with smoking, fuel handling, and electrical gear to cut preventable blazes nationwide.
On January 12 1926 a high class all steel standard sleeper departs Vinton at 533 am and arrives Los Angeles 215 pm over the Rock Island Southern Pacific Golden State route. Three nights en route quickest time with Golden State dining car meals The Best on Wheels at reasonable prices. For reservations contact W F Welk Vinton Ia or C C Gardner A G P Rock Island Lines Des Moines Iowa.
A short humor piece about Johnny’s vague math progress. His merchant father asks how many sums he wrote, and Johnny says only one was written, twelve divided by eleven were incorrect, revealing a playful misunderstanding of arithmetic.
An old advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a harmless backache remedy. It claims quick relief from soreness stiffness and lameness by a gentle penetrating rub that targets the painting back and sciatic pain. The ad urges readers to get a trial bottle from a druggist for lasting relief.
Brief item notes LaGrance Drug Co The Rexall Store and S A Ullom with Ralph R Lent as names in a local business notice. Indicates storefront, branding, and key individuals in a small community trade entry.
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