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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1925
Page
3
The Creston Daily Advertiser is described as a weekday evening paper published by The Creston Advertiser-Gasette Co. Carl Davenport and W A Roseberry as publishers with Associated Press affiliation. It notes entrance as second class matter and republication rights reserved for AP dispatches and local news.
The St Joseph Gazette argues the value of time management. It contrasts the busy man who plans and cuts to fit tasks with the idle or overextended worker who stretches one job into two. The piece urges seeking efficiency and purpose over endless toil.
Air mail between New York and Chicago proves profitable as Brunswick New Jersey officials note strong first month earnings on west bound postage, rivaling four months of local post office income. Cities along the line report high patronage while private capital expands service alongside the post office pioneers.
A Salvation Army officer coming back from a long absence abroad visits former postings in large American cities and discovers conditions have improved significantly. He notes reduced need for extraordinary measures, though he does not claim universal virtue.
The St. Joseph Gazette editorial lauds new laws and police standards that have cleaned up the town, arguing prohibition will become an accomplished and accepted fact though secret bootlegging and vice may persist. It predicts a lasting change in public life and attitudes toward open saloons.
A 20th century shift is traced from old swimwear to modern women in water sport. The article notes early attire of bloomers blouse corset skirt stockings slippers and a cap. It argues how clothing reform increased participation and shows improved health without moral decline.
A lighthearted note from the Ames Tribune and Evening Times observes fashion cycles for mermaids, suggesting they will again adorn themselves in lavish garments while the sex enjoys healthful freedom in the meantime.
A collage of editorials and snippets argues money does not guarantee joy. It cites New York tragedies of rich women, swindler-driven losses, and the moral that thrift plus prudent investing beats reckless speculation. Notices touch on social risk, greed, and the limits of wealth.
An article warns how swindlers tempt savings with alluring schemes and manifold rewards. It notes the difficulty in resisting oily salesmen and explains how lifetime funds are lost in land ventures and mining schemes.
An editorial urges strong public backing for police action against street harassers known as mashers. It notes widespread annoyance of respectable women as car drivers are warned to avoid parking in certain spots and describes reports from girl employees at offices and plants.
A Telegram columnist scorns the critic who claims America lacks genius in music. The remark prompts a lively exchange on cultural talent and national achievement.
A light humorous note from the Times frames a traveler’s misfortune on a journey to a station in a tale labeled Go-getter. The anecdote contrasts pursuit of education with choosing a career in teaching, reflecting local tone.
A Birmingham News quip notes that unreadable labels on beverages mislead consumers and could prevent accidental poisonings if warnings were clearer. The remark highlights public health concerns over product labeling and consumer safety.
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