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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1925
Page
3
Publication imprint for Creston Iowa March 1904 notes Carl Davenport as publisher and AP rights. Paper, second class matter, Creston post office, under 1897 act, reserves republication rights and local news from Associated Press.
A quoted critique urges women not to seek equality with men claiming emancipation degrades female charm. It warns that men still advocate for women’s rights while social customs shift, such as seating in buses, but suggests danger as women may take drastic, self-inflicted acts.
A Nantes banker who warned clients the country faced catastrophe may be expelled from France. The piece questions whether nations should act against calamity speak ers and notes worries about polar region provisions. An unrelated tip suggests upholstery dry cleaning with starch and whiting.
If you feel tired after meals it may be gas and undigested matter in the stomach or bowels. A mixture with buckthorn bark magnesium sulph glycerine and Adlerika is advertised to aid digestion and relieve constipation quickly without griping. Dr. T E York, Druggist, 117 W Montgomery St Ady.
An advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as an easy ready-made solution to darken gray hair. It claims hair becomes darker, glossier, and more youthful after simple daily applications, avoiding the mess of home-brewed Sage Tea and Sulphur mixtures.
Mrs J A Jones of 317 Colley Avenue Norfolk Virginia testifies she recovered from long illness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says June 1904 marked improvement and she remains healthy through menopause advising others to try it. She invites letters for confirmation.
A condensed roster of radio station schedules listing programs by city, with times and musical or talk formats across stations in Chicago Dallas Denver New York Los Angeles and more. The guide includes orchestras lectures concerts and variety acts for January 30 with a broad sweep of genres and times.
Des Moines January 29 The Iowa department of agriculture will seek no new laws except minor changes. Secretary Mark G Thornburg said current statutes adequately cover the department’s duties and many assemblymen have visited seeking possible legislation for the farm office.
German hotel and restaurant proprietors consider showing moving pictures on premises to attract filmgoers. They note there are no free movie passes, so patrons likely spend money on refreshments, boosting sales beyond the ticket.
SUHGOL NEWS FROM ARISPE Reading Contest began Friday afternoon January 23 with contestants Ruta McKinne Edith Henkle Marie Curley Forest Autinu Hebon Wywel Elmer Honk amp Doris Tracy George DeLay Max Terebaugh Orville Thompson JLeta Nieswanger Harold Wamp Merle Pitkin Sidney Gross and Lila Davis. Free five grade scores listed for Edith Henkle Sidney Gross George DeLay Harold Camp Forest Austin and Orville Thompson. Those who attracted the reading contest were Mrs J C Henkle Mrs C Hammans Mrs H Chicken Mrs C McKinnie Mrs G Davis Mrs A A DeLay and Mrs R Austin.
Mrs J C Henkle visited the third and fourth grade rooms last Friday afternoon. High school dismissed Monday for the funeral of Mr John Z Reed whose son attends school here. Friday evening basketball featured Affton versus the Blue Jackets with Arigpe winning 39 to 7 and the girls defeating the Ironquad 27 to 6. An intelligence test administered by Superintendent Smith aimed to measure average high school mental ability in 40 minutes, with 752 questions noting notable facts and speed.
Paris reports that China’s civil war shapes spring fashion with eastern silks and Chinese crepe textures guiding designs for models set to debut at Auteuil and Longchamp. Neutral tones plus bold patterns appear. overall style remains conventional with straight lines dominating unless late changes occur.
The guide explains raising velvet pile by stretching over a wet cloth on a hot iron and brushing briskly as steam rises. This method aims to revive texture without damaging fabric. Use caution with heat and test on fabric scraps first.
In this section Ada Grosbeck oversees the grade school notes with editors and staff including Vera Blair for grade school notes Mildred Myers covers class functions Florence Ames leads the glee club and Ruby Ames handles general articles. Friday morning programs and athletic updates feature Wanda Mielke as editor.
The Afton high school Students' club held a Tuesday morning business meeting in the assembly. New officers elected: Allen Collier president, Eugene Triechler vice president, Reba Jeffrey secretary, Donald Irwin treasurer. The group aims for a better general high school spirit and progress to date.
Normal Training girls begin visiting grades once a week under a plan by Superintendent McDowell. The routine supports psychology study as part of normal training and is expected to yield interesting observations.
The cast includes Uncle Bob played by Herbert Craig and Mr Gobble by George Brown with Mrs O Brien Beryl Miller Rosalie Lucille Maneely Wini fred Vera Blair Millicent Mildred Myers Mrs Gobble Dora Eastman Martha Hortense Keck Nick Jimmie Trie chler. Both boys and girls join the chorus.
Afton girls were defeated by Arispe last Friday night in a one sided game. The matchup ended with a clear advantage for Arispe as the quarter and final scores reflected a decisive win for the home team.
Arispe led from start to finish overpowering Afton 35 to 1 as Fern Decker scored the lone Afton point on a free throw. The girls’ game was dull prior to a 26 to 7 finish. Afton starters were Raymond Brown Ingham Collier Porter and Kelly. Arispe starters were N Chickin Gross Mounts D Chicken and Hudson.
Seniors elect Beryl Miller as president Madelyn Early as vice president and Walter Firwne as secretary and treasurer The junior officers are Allen Collier as president Lucille Trotter as vice president and Reba Jeffrey as secretary and treasurer
The 1924 revenue act allows deductions for losses not insured if incurred in profit seeking trades even outside main business or from fires storms shipwreck or other casualty. Inventory rules apply to purchase and sale of merchandise. A manufacturer may deduct losses from scrapped or replaced machinery or demolished buildings if replaced, but demolition of land with an old building on site is not a deductible loss.
The text explains deductions rules for losses from items not bought or used for profit. Gains or losses from real estate held for resale by professionals may be deductible, while losses on primary residences or pleasure purchases are not. It emphasizes aligning losses with the statute's terms.
A German steamship line inaugurates a one-class emigrant service between Europe and South America. The first vessel to reach Buenos Aires carried 1,000 German and 1,600 other Europeans to Brazil and Argentina, offering first class comfort at third class prices with 250 cabins and amenities like salons, libraries, dining rooms, barber shop, and baths aboard a 15 knot motor propelled ship.
Soft fruits such as berries keep longer when removed from the box, spread in a shallow pan, and kept out of the refrigerator. This method reduces moisture buildup and helps preserve flavor and texture.
A physician claims external treatments fail for piles and promotes an internal remedy named HEM ROID. The ad asserts the method clears stagnant circulation, was tested in 1000 cases, and is sold by druggists with a money back guarantee at Newcomb & Matthews.
An advertisement promotes Marmola Prescription Tablets as a lazy weight loss solution. It claims four daily tablets reduce weight without dieting or exercise and urges readers to buy via druggists or by mail from Marmola Co Detroit Michigan. It mentions thousands regain slender figures yearly.
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