Help Wanted and Sales Opportunity Ad Mix
A fragmentary newspaper ad mix seeks a girl for house work with a local Iowa phone contact and a separate automotive purchasing line. It also advertises a large Illinois firm seeking a Creston territory dealer network offering weekly and monthly commissions, plus a $500 cash requirement and an address in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cromwell
Iowa
Creston Tron & Metal Co
Illinois Corporation
Creston
E. Pearson St. Chieng
Dissolution of Herron and Rowe Dentistry Firm
Public notice states the dental partnership Herron and Rowe dissolved by mutual consent on January 8 1925. Dr J G Herron assumes the business and all liabilities. Dr Kenneth Rowe retires. Accounts payable to Dr Herron. Dated Creston Iowa January 3 1925. Kenneth Rowe J G Herron
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Herron and Rowe
J. G. Herron
Kenneth Rowe
Carroll law office moves to 109 North Maple St
Attorney L E Carroll announces relocation upstairs in the McGrath Building at 109 North Maple Street. Phone 612 EK.
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McGrath
Maple St
W. Harper
North Maple St
Mce-Grath
EK. L. Carroll
K. A. Swanson
Hester's Shoe Store
N. Maple Street
Gault Bros and Associates Promote Spring Goods
Local ads showcase Wilson Grocers and Creston Iron & Metal Co offering coal, metal, and grocery items. G. A. Swanson & Co advertises big overcoat reductions to clear spring stock. Gold Goose on track with phone order service.
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Gault Bros
Wilson Grocers
Gold Goose
Creston Iron & Metal Co
G. A. Swanson & Co
Alone Delphian Society Meets at Mrs Johnson's Home
The Alone Delphian society will gather Friday afternoon at 600 West Adams Street, hosted by Mrs F R Johnson. The lesson titled Masterpieces of Italian Painters will be led by Miss Bernice Catlin, with a series of readings on Raphael, Titian, Tintoretto and Veronese.
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Alpha Delphian
Delphian Society
F. R. Johnson
West Adams Street
Bernice Catlin
Raphel
Nord
Raphael
O. E. Coakley
Vatican
Carl Boone
Margaret Pall
Titian
Fisher
Tintoretti
Verones
Conklin
Carreggio
Tisue
Bardoni
Doge
Fisherman
Hessell
H. Johnson
Ramona Club to Meet at Mrs Russell’s Home
Mrs. Ernest Russell will entertain Ramona club members Thursday afternoon at her residence on West Irving Street.
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Ernest Russell
Ramona Club
West Irving Street
Tuesday Bridge Club Honors Won At Loawa Hotel Dinner
Mrs. Chas. Hickok hosted the Tuesday Evening Bridge club at the Loana hotel with a 7 o'clock dinner. After the meal bridge was played and Mrs. C. L. Westerman won the honors.
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Chas. Hickok
Lowana
C. L. Westerman
Current Event Club Meets With Mrs Webber Thursday
The Current Event club will meet with Mrs. Fred Webber at 306 South Birch Street on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
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Fred Webber
South Birch Street
Joy de Vee Club Social Hour Entertained by Mrs Wolbert
The Joy de Vee club spent a pleasant afternoon Tuesday with Mrs Roy Wolbert of 509 North Walnut Street. Guests included Mrs Horace Brown Mrs Russell Brookmann and others. Refreshments were served at the end of the gathering.
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Roy Wolbert
North Walnut Street
Horace Brown
Russell Brookmann
Farnes
A. I Huntington
Aspinwall
Missionary Society Meet at Mrs Hawker Home
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church will meet with Mrs. George Hawker at 80 West Jefferson Street on Thursday afternoon at 2 30.
Aid Society Meeting At Mrs Lilley Home
The Aid society of the Christian church will meet with Mrs. J. C Lilley at 311 North Elm street Thursday afternoon. Elections of officers will be held at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aid Society of the Christian Church
J. C Lilley
North Elm Street
Miss Bernice Julien Undergoes Appendicitis Surgery
In Tuesday's Advertiser a correction states Miss Bernice Julien underwent an appendicitis operation at Greater Community Hospital Tuesday morning rather than Miss Eva McGuire. Miss Julien, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Julien who live west of the city, is reported to be recovering as well as could be expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva McGuire
Greater Community Hospital
Bernice Julien
Miss McGuire
Miss Julien
Fred Julien
Card Party Thanks For Library Benefit
Acknowledges appreciation to the ladies who organized a card party for St Malachy’s School library and to all participants and helpers who made it a success. The note expresses gratitude for the community’s support.
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ST. Malachy's School
Local residents visit Creston and surrounding towns
Local social and business movements show residents from Cromwell Nevinville Orient and Centerville making trips. Visits include Rundlett Gregory Blazek Blodgett Armstrong Kerner Hawkins Steels Hawkins and Jennings with travel to Des Moines Iowa City Chicago Lexington and Maitland for business and family reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Blazek
Iowa City
Mildred Blodgett
Des Moines
Creston
George Armstrong
Centerville
Scott Armstrong
W. S. Kerner
Chicago
Rainey Hawkins
Sarah Steels
Edward Hawkins
Robert Harriss
Greenfield
Bessie Sweetin Begins Penitentiary Work For Poisoning Husband
Bessie Sweetin started today in the laundry at the state penitentiary here to serve her 35 year sentence for poisoning her husband Wil ford Sweetin. With good conduct she becomes eligible to apply for parole in 18 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stateville
Bessie Sweetin
Wilford Sweetin
State Penitentiary
Berlin picks Dr Paul Loebe as Reichstag president
Berlin reports Dr Paul Loebe a Social Democrat and former Reichstag president elected to lead the new Reichstag with 231 votes to 182. Des Moines notes four hours of mild winter weather in Iowa with temperatures near 15 degrees at the coldest points.
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Berlin
Paul Loebe
Reichstag
Des Moines
Iowa
Hand-to-mouth coffee buying drives price relief push
Sioux City reports a national campaign by O. J. Moore to hammer down coffee prices through hand to mouth buying by jobbers and roasters. Other items note a nationwide coffee strike report being unfounded and Wright burial in Des Moines after a bank robbery arrest in Mobile, with Mrs Wright held in New Orleans.
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Sioux City
A_nationa
O. J. Moore
O. J. Moore ‘Rocer Company
Moore
New York
Des Moines
William E. Wright
Mobile
Ala
New Orleans
Nellie Dawson Wright
H&e
Wright
Wounded Man Guy Anderson Hopes For Life In Iowa
Guy Anderson a 45 year old Colo Iowa man lies in a Marshalltown hospital with a head wound from a rifle fire considered a possible self defense incident. He was found unconscious in his car west of Marshalltown late yesterday afternoon.
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Marshalltown
Guy Anderson
Colo
Anderson
Stock prices rise on rate relief as market hits eight-year high
New York on January 7 reports stocks advancing after another money rate relief. The general railroad average reaches its highest in eight years as Indian Refining preferred climbs 10 points, Commercial Solvents B up 8.5, Brooklyn Edison gains 7, with about 2,000,000 shares traded.
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New York
Indian Refining
Brooklyn Edison
Bodies of Three Youths Found Along Rail Tracks Near Skyland
Three young men about 18 years old were found dead along the Southern railway tracks near Skyland seven miles south of Asheville North Carolina. All were beheaded and one cap bore an identifying mark from a Chicago firm.
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Asheville
N. C
Southern Railway
Skyland
Chicago
Hogue and Pearson Clash Over State Budget
Des Moines report notes E L Hogue director of the budget releasing two year appropriation proposals with a notable dispute with President R A Pearson of Iowa State College. Pearson sought five million dollars more than Hogue advised as talks continued.
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Des Moines
E. L. Hogue
Hogue
R. A. Pearson
Iowa State College
Pearson
Mr and Mrs Arthur Rice Spend Afternoon in Greenfield
Mr and Mrs Arthur Rice spent Tuesday afternoon in Greenfield, engaging in a quiet excursion and visiting local shops and friends during their outing.
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Mrs
Arthur Rice
Greenfield
Double Shooting Deadlines Francis Bernard in Madison
In Madison on January 7, Francis Xavier Bernard 32 formerly of Hibbing Minnesota killed himself in the French house receiving room while Laura Palmer 28 a University of Wisconsin romance language instructor was fatally wounded. A letter found in Bernard's coat pocket addressed to Dear X signed Lovingly is being reviewed for motive as inquest is ordered by District Attorney Philip LaFollette.
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Associated Press
Madison, Wis
Francis Xavier Bernard
Hibbing
Minn
Laura Palmer
University of Wisconsin
Philip LaFollette
Madison
Wis
F. X. B Bernard
Laura B. Palmer
la Crosse
Bernard
M Hanson
Miss Palmar
Hanson
Lovey
Northwestern Mail Car Robbery Reported In Two Cities
The Northwestern mail car robbery is linked to a potential Omaha entry after the car was loaded there. Local officials say the loss amount is unknown and the thieves may have targeted jewelry shipments on train number 1 between Omaha and Chicago. An organized gang with possible access to keys is suspected.
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Associated Press
Council Bluffs
Northwestern
Omaha
Chicago
Missouri Valley
Poone
Vagrant sabotage ruled in Omaha Chicago mail car case
Post al Inspector William Coble said the damaged Omaha Chicago mail car held only parcel post matter and no great value was stolen. Assistant Superintendent Henderson called it highly improbable that $500 000 in jewelry or other valuables was taken from the Northwestern train between Omaha and Chicago Monday night.
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Omaha, Neb
Omaha-Chicago
Northwestern
William Coble
Coble
Henderson
Railway Mail Service
Chicago and Northwestern
Omaha
Chicago
Obviates Noise with Silencers for Chairs and Furniture
Silencers made of metal or rubber placed on chair and furniture feet allow easier movement with far less noise. The change reduces friction and protects floors while enabling smoother repositioning in homes and offices.
Red Pepper Rub Prompt for Rheumatism Relief Ad
An ad promotes Bowles Red Pepper Rub as rapid relief for rheumatism lumbago neuritis backache and stiff neck. It claims instant tingling heat within three minutes and mentions blood circulation opening congestion and quick comfort with genuine Rowles packaging.
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Rowles
Optometrist E F Tackett Opens Creston Shop
Creston introduces E F Tackett as optometrist and optician at 115 West Adams Street. Eyes examined and glasses fitted at reasonable prices. Phone 476.
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E. F
Overcoats Sale Promises Big Savings and Style
Local retailer G. A. Swanson advertises reduced prices on overcoats with style guaranteed, urging customers to shop now for value and selection.
Zeigler Lump Coal On Track In Franklin County
Zeigler lump coal promoted by Creston Iron and Metal Co in Franklin County with contact phone 852.
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Zeigler
Franklin County
Creston Iron & Metal Co
F A U Society Meeting With Mrs Earl Stewart
The F A U society will meet with Mrs Earl Stewart at 212 North Walnut Street on Thursday afternoon.
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F. A. U. Society
Earl Stewart
North Walnut St
Local social notes from Greenfield Creston area visits
A roundup of residents and visitors includes Merle Wright returning to Greenfield, Mrs. Harry Stone leaving for Carbon, A B Pace arriving for business in Creston, Ralph Tallman ill at home, and Mrs Ed Green and Merle Orient shopping. Other visits include Mrs Will Manatrey Prescott Mr Walter Graham Orient Ben Brower Shenandoah Sam Schlager Omaha Mayme Mackin improving, Dr Arthur W Ide visiting from St Paul, Neile C Smith Bonapart arriving for a few days, and Mr Smith formerly with Edgerly Drug Ottumwa.
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Walter Graham
Orient
Ben A. Brower
Shenandoan
Sam Schlager
Omaha
Mayme Mackin
West Jefferson Street
Arthur W. Ide
St. Paul
Minn
George W. Ide
West Montgomery Street
Neile C. Smith
Bonapart
Smith
Edgerly Drug Company
Ottumwa
Jad Salts Kidney Health Remedy Ad
When back pain signals kidney trouble do not panic. Flush kidneys with mild salts Jad Salts to stimulate normal function. Drink ample water and take a tablespoonful in water before breakfast for a few days. The remedy, made from grape and lemon acids with lithia, is inexpensive and safe. Have your kidneys examined by a physician twice yearly.
Trial Pack Offer From Chamberlain Medicine Co
Send name and address to Chamberlain Medicine Co Des Moines Iowa with 6 cents to receive a trial package of Chamberlain cough remedy tablets salve and more. Offers cough remedies for colds croup flu and hoarseness plus tablets for digestion and salve for burns wounds and skin affections all for five cents.
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Chamberlain Medicine Co
Des Moines
Iowa
Chamberlain
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Plymouth Rock
J. Brown
R. G. Creston
Thoresa
Everready
Cunningham
E. P
Hatch Motor Co
E. N. N. Dougherty
Agnew
F. E. Agnew
L. Dunlap
Geo. M. Hoffman
American Legion
Fred W. Doge
Florence
Oak Street
D. M. McMaster
Fidelity Abstract & Loan Company
J W. Richardson
Agnes Welch
Imperial
Progressive Poultry Association
Inc
C. W. McGregor
Aid Society
H. W. Rundlett
R. H. Gregory
Nevinville
Ben Grant
E. Smith
South Vine Street
M. L. Thompson
Darrel Conklin
Lawrence Sngland
Wentworth Military Academy
Lexington
Joseph Jennings
Wapello
Theodore Jennings
Mr. Jennings
Maitland
Mason City
Lowell Forbes
J. H. McGhee
Forbes
Law College
University of Owa
Hogue and
Northwestern Mail
Robert Lewis
Post Office
Boyd Creamery Company
Creston's Food Center
RH. W. Cor. Elm and Montg. Sts
Tel
Crawfords
Chichester
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