19 Aug 1921
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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1921
Page
1
The South Side Stars defeated the North Siders 22 to 13 in a local game. The North Siders held a brief advantage early before the South Side defense shifted the momentum.
The North Siders defeated their rivals 10 to 0 over three innings before a pitcher change. Statey and Bigelow started, McCoy finished, Cook held the North Siders in check but received little support. Dallas Bigelow hit a home run and accounted for several runs as the lineup featured Staley, Wallace, Brooks, and McCoy among others.
A wife recounts her husband suffering years of stomach trouble with colic and pain. After using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy on a nurse's tip, he recovers fully and can eat anything. The dose is claimed to remove catarrhal mucus and inflammation causing stomach, liver, and intestinal ailments. Money back guarantee offered through Newcomb & Matthews and other druggists.
Afton earns a 16 to 10 baseball victory over Lorimer as Magner and England split mound duties. Lorimer tallies 12 hits while Aston collects 16. Lineups include Coen through Routh for Aston and Eldridge through Chandler for Lorimer.
Mis J A Larson living with daughter Mrs John Shea on North Maple street fell from the post office stairs injuring her shoulder and other injuries. Her four year old grandson also suffered bruises. Neighbors and passersby aided her and a physician set the bone. Doctors say injuries not expected to be serious.
Renowned actor Mr Beban stars in One Man in a Million to be shown Sunday. Critics hail the film as a landmark in his career and a standout vehicle for his acclaimed stage and screen presence.
Announced today F D Spurr who has ten years with Union Hardware resigned his post and plans to open a suburban grocery store on East Summit Street. Roy Lynch, former postmaster and Spaulding merchant, will fill the vacancy created by Spurr’s departure.
In Death Valley California temperatures reaching 122 degrees are not uncommon, highlighting extreme heat conditions in the region.
Tom Moore stars in a farce comedy of speed thrills and surprises at the Strand Friday and Saturday. A tale of chance meetings, crooks, and policemen unfolds through a string of humorous episodes with a Broadway pedigree and a successful road show.
Mr and Mrs Ed Saylor entertained last evening at a 6 oclock dinner in their home honoring Mr and Mrs Redmond Saylor of Des Moines who were visiting in the city. The table featured a bouquet centerpiece and the guests spent the evening socially.
Washington Aug 19 complete agreement on food relief for Russia has been reached at Riga. Walter Lyman Brown European director of the American relief administration and M Litvinov Soviet representative have nearly completed negotiations. Relief ships to Danzig will start famine relief into Russia as soon as possible under original protection and control terms. The administration does not plan a public funds appeal until the economy and employment improve.
Fnis Peters and family left Monday for Hliness to visit relatives and friends. Leslie Ramsbottom and a family left Monday for a trip to Missouri. James McCrackin Sr. visits at the J.B. McCracken home. Mrs KE Scott left Wednesday for Cedar Falls to visit daughter Evelyn. McCrackin and daughter Elizabeth spent Wednesday at the J. B. McCracken home. Mrs Katherine Veeton and Ruth are home for two weeks vacation. JS Woodson and Bille Jones went to Greenfield Wednesday to visit friends. Mrs J W Pace returned Wednesday from Massena. Mrs Swanger returned from Ruthland. Miss Nellie Hines vacationing from Central Office duties. replacement by Miss Rachel Hartrum. Ward received notice of Lawrence Berien's death in California. body to arrive Saturday. Miss Blanche Lois Wiley abasents at First State Bank. Clara Jonson absent. Lynn and Wilson Brown visited brother Keith at Oskalosa Sunday. Penaace left for Excelsior Springs for treatment. Dave Brooks visiting from northern state. Marion Kingery and cousin Sadie Clark visiting Omaha. Mrs Kenneth Reid visiting sister Jud Treichler at Afton. Mrs O B Brown and grandson George Creighton returned from Chicago. Mr and Mrs Charles Hanthon and Mr and Mrs John Ford visited J L Mayer. Ruth Hopkins of Independence visiting Dorothy Strong. returned home Tuesday. A N A members enjoyed a tea at George Reimers home. Baby born to Mr and Mrs Leonard White of Afton. Mrs White formerly Hazel Witham. Mrs BE Fitzgerald and daughters Alicia and Ruby went to Des Moines to visit daughter C B Fitzgerald. Allison Bishop returned home from visit to Macksburg.
Rev. C. W. Basham learns his father, aged eighty six, has died at his Durham home on July 28. He leaves a widow and six children. The family receives sympathy from local friends. Also notes Creston visits and travel from area residents.
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