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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1925
Page
10
AP reports on how world gold production vanishes through coinage, use in industry, hoarding in India, China and Africa, and losses from shipwrecks and refineries. It cites U.S. mint data, wartime price pegging, and a rush of gold from mines yet shrinking profits, with divers seeking sunken treasure.
In a late night scene at the Sycamore Club, Judge Peake hosts a lavish dinner as family and guests mingle with a chess game and a hidden marriage prospect. Flora Lee awakens to whispers of a new suitor while Margaret wrestles with unspoken love and gossip among friends.
A printed schedule catalogs radio stations in major cities with listed time slots for orchestras lectures bands and concerts. Entries include WSB WEE WGR WMAQ WLS WGN KYW WEBH WLW WTAM PW ROA WHO WWI WBAP KFKX KNX WOS WDAF KHJ WHAS WCCO WEAF WJZ WHN WOR KGO WDAR WOO KDKA WCAE KGW WKAQ KPO KFOA WRZ with performances from 6:00 to beyond 12:00 including concerts orchestras recitals and educational talks.
In a Sunday dispatch from KSD St Louis Post and stations WHAA Iowa City KFNF Shenandoah, a school children's program features a violinist and pianist with the ensemble at 9 p.m. A 6:30 p.m. concert is also listed with further talk and music, tying together community musical events across stations Atlantic and Shenandoah.
The 1924 revenue act determines taxpayer exemption status by months of single, married, or head of family. Exemption amounts vary with status at year end and changes mid year, with rules for June 30 marital status, head of family, and dependent credits based on December 31 status.
An advertising claim urges mothers of thin children to use McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets for rapid flesh gains. The copy promotes sugar coated tablets as a tastier alternative and cites a 9 year old who added 12 pounds in seven months, urging purchase through Newcomb & Matthews York Drug Co. or any druggist.
Dublin reports discuss a two year revision of the United States emigration quota. The 1924 act favored Ireland with 34,007 for Britain and 28,567 for the Free State. Projections using Captain Trevor’s estimates suggest Britain’s quota could rise to 83,316 in 1927, altering the balance for Irish migratory flow.
The Irish Times warns that as long as uncertainty remains an exodus may occur with many people from the 26 counties likely to leave for the United States while conditions are favorable.
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