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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1925
Page
5
An Iowa man touts Karnak pills as a cure for longstanding indigestion and related ailments in a promotional testimonial. The piece also reviews the fiftieth Universal Postal Union anniversary exhibit focused on German stamp issues, wartime surcharges, and collectors of camp stamps and city registration marks.
Berlin hosts a stamp fair marking the seventy fifth anniversary of German stamps. The event displays every variety issued to German states and the federal government, drawing collectors and officials to view historical issues.
Lieutenant John P. Van Zandt reports Americans favor flying between London and Paris after a 6,000 mile Europe tour studying commercial aviation. He notes summer travel carries about 1,000 passengers weekly and that over 35,000 Americans have flown the route, saving four to eight hours and avoiding the English Channel.
Cedar Rapids reports Dr Har Jian Updegraff Cornell College president and W R Boyd state education board assailed the proposed child labor amendment in local addresses. Ames recounts William E Johnson declaring world prohibition more hopeful now than 15 years ago. Cedar Rapids notes David E Smith lineman died from injuries after a fall from a pole in North Liberty Iowa.
Cromwell boys defeat Thayer 43 to 12 while girls did not play. Professor Berry and pupils attended Creston Nevada games. Local town team faced Prescott. Exemption lists announced for seniors with 90 plus averages in two subjects. Parent teachers meeting scheduled with Rev Congdon speaking. Lyceum bureau offered a $225 course. County superintendents dine and discuss. Dutton cannot lead convocation due to exams. Manual training to build a radio cabinet for U S Sayre and a bookcase for the Worsley farm.
Hirschberg January reports the lace and embroidery sector centered in Silesia faces severe hardship. Since the mark stabilization many German households lack luxuries and return to plain linens. Women with needlework skills work for little pay to stay occupied as fashions shift away from traditional patterns.
President Coolidge told members of the Associated General Contractors of America that trade associations can yield public benefits if they ensure fair dealing and avoid restricted competition and excessive profits, promising service to the community and continued confidence.
Ames Iowa January 12 the audience at a Grinnell vs Town State college debate voted over two to one to condemn the US foreign policy since the World War The Oxford method was used with Iowa State attacking the policy Grinnell upheld the negative and the Iowa State contingent included Ronald Mighell Cletus Owens and DeWitt Sampson The Grinnell team named Burlingame Breitenbach and McGee Iowa State negative team members were L O Peterson J M Kennedy and C H Jefferson
In Berlin a locksmith’s eye received an iron splinter one millimeter long. A gigantic magnet aided its removal after eleven sittings. The splinter lay in a remote corner for three months. Dr. Paderborn led the procedure to save the remaining eye.
Munich report says German artists create a central loan service allowing individuals and groups to borrow paintings for home viewings and club or school exhibitions. The scheme charges a small fee, enabling prospective buyers to preview art before purchase.
Naval engineers foresee 25 percent larger replacement battleships under the Washington treaty. The first ships may lay down in 1931 and reach completion by 1934, likely mounting 16 inch guns and outclassing the West Virginia class in broadside weight. British postwar designs, including plans for twelve 16-inch guns, are expected to surpass American ships in protection and firepower.
Melbourne reports a reciprocal tariff with Canada approved 35 to 7 in Parliament though business circles doubt benefits for Australia. The Tariff board says gains favor Canada more, with raisins currants and newsprint access named as key lines. The Labor opposition calls the treaty an absurdity and delusion.
State veterinarian Dr. Peter Malcolm and colleagues Dr. J A Barger and Dr. L M Buffington arrived in Tipton Iowa to inspect Nephew and Ross cattle farm amid fears of foot and mouth disease. Six animals are under suspicion as officials assess the herd.
Report claims an attack on horses with mouth and tongue injuries. Veterinarians at noon would not confirm foot and mouth disease, causing widespread worry in the area. If diagnosed, farmers may depopulate their herds.
The Record Report lists Warranty Deeds filed at the County Recorder's Office in Creston Iowa. J M Hickey transfers property to Laura Hickey for 50 feet of Lot 101 Section C West Creston. Frank I Easton transfers to Lowie F Hamner for 2325 dollars. Glen Li Rhine transfers to C A and Mary A Rhine for 1000 dollars for Lot 487 Original Plat of city of Creston Union County Iowa.
To keep cucumbers crisp, place them in a basin of water in the refrigerator until about an hour before serving. Slice and sprinkle with salt, then return to the fridge. Drain the salted liquid just before using.
A nostalgic ad promotes Ely's Cream Balm to relieve head colds and catarrh by clearing nostrils and soothing inflamed mucous membranes. The fragrant antiseptic cream is applied into the nostrils for immediate relief, claiming to unclog air passages and end headaches.
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