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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1925
Page
5
Advertises McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets claiming a 5 to 10 pound gain in 30 days for the underweight. Proclaims ease of use versus cod liver oil liquid, with money back if goals are not met and endorsements from druggists like Newcomb & Matthews.
Swine expert Y. Culbertson from the Ames Love Experiment Station explains that corn alone fails for brood sows in winter. He recommends protein supplements with alfalfa or clover, often in combination with tankage or milk, and provides practical rations using corn, oats, and varying blends of tankage and alfalfa meal to ensure protein, vitamins, and minerals.
Des Moines report states H Jardi dragged his unconscious wife and three sons from their home early yesterday after a gas heater leaked gas. Firemen believed the gas could have caused serious harm.
New York January 16 Tom Gibbons St Paul light heavyweight demanded a flat guarantee of not less than 75000 with an additional 3000 for expenses to box Luis Angel Firpo under the National Sporting Club in London.
The Georgia Minstrels, a leading road attraction for 33 years, will perform at the Strand Theatre in Creston on Tuesday January 20. The group boasts strong finances and top talent, drawing ambitious performers to its roster.
In Washington on January 16 the house pushed the $39,000,000 rivers and harbors authorization bill under a two year general debate limit. Also noted were cities bidding to host the 1926 American National Livestock association convention with Phoenix perhaps favored. In Davenport a former local paper man Thomas J. Feeney died at 54 after a five week illness. in Waterloo a St Bernard named Doc reappeared to greet Brady family sons at church after years gone.
The piece outlines nine years of American supervision in Haiti noting debt reduction from 52 million to about 23 million, a modern budget, hospitals and clinics, improved sanitation, roads and communications, a trained native gendarmerie, and sustained peace and security across the island with Americans directing reform and safeguarding property and lives.
Mrs Fannie M Hurst died January 15 at the home of her son in Los Angeles California Funeral services and burial will be in Los Angeles January 17 She is survived by her children Dan W in Los Angeles Cainf C A Creston J D Creston Mr Maggie Larson Shannon City Mrs M C Curtis Cedar Rapids James Staggs a brother in Orient and Mia Rebecca James sister in Flemingsburg Kentucky
Benny Leonard the lightweight champion announces retirement citing his mother's ill health and her fear of injury. He recalls pressure from his family and manager Billy Gibson, and notes his decision follows years of injuries and a setup for a post boxing stage career. His move mirrors James J. Corbett's path.
Milo A. Dickerson of Valley Junction Iowa credits Karnak with curing an eleven year ulcerated stomach and chronic indigestion. He says the remedy restored his health, allowing normal eating and sleep and increasing weight from 160 to 192 pounds. Karnak is sold in Creston by Newcomb Matthews and local druggists.
Paris reports new European Grand Prix rules for Monthlery next July. No mechanic may ride with the driver, car seats must be two side by side, only invited nation constructors may participate, car empty weight capped at 650 kilograms. Race covers 1000 kilometers in 89 laps with prizes 150000, 50000 and 20000 francs.
Kenosha Wisconsin January 16 Kelly Meyers a construction foreman is jailed in default of 1000 dollars in a breach of promise suit filed by Myrtle Powers Cedar Rapids Iowa Powers seeks 5000 dollars Meyers was arrested on a warrant sworn by plaintiff’s counsel George W Taylor
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