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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1925
Page
5
The Cremation Society aims to popularize cremation in England but faces slow uptake. In the past year only 1 956 cremations occurred across Great Britain. Proponents argue unpleasant urban churchyards and crowded vaults spoil beauty and that mausoleums could replace dead space.
Government plans an intensive study of sea water during the coming year. The Navy will provide a boat and the Bureau of Standards a staff and instruments, with other scientific branches represented in the effort to understand sea water characteristics and phenomena.
Dr. G. K. Burgess lists major unknowns in ocean science including sea salinity effects on currents, depth-sounding efficiency, gravity variation over water, and magnetic flux changes causing compass deflections. The report highlights missing links in seafaring knowledge and the need for further study.
Seattle Jan 29 automatic telephones are solving a business problem in the Orient where 29 languages are spoken. Harry Jones an automatic telephone expert from New York reported that Yokohama has 27 000 automatic phones out of 94 000. Shanghai Mongkong Harbin Kobe and Tokio also use automatic instruments.
The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission named 25 acts of heroism at its twenty first annual session in Pittsburgh. Four silver medals and 19 bronze medals were awarded plus annual pensions totaling 5 240 dollars and 123 800 dollars for education and related purposes. Ten heroes died in the line of duty.
Brass bed cleaning tip suggests applying kerosene on a soft cloth to loosen grime then polishing with a chamois for a satisfactory shine.
Unbleached cotton trimmed with lacquer red hands makes an attractive type of house dress.
David Henry Herr born September 18 1858 in Montéur ola grew to Union county and married Lula Mary Wagner January 24 1895. He died January 24 1925 at 66 years 5 months 11 days leaving wife son Harry daughter Esther died earlier and three grandchildren with brothers J W J L S D and Chas, a sister L T Kline, and many friends. He belonged to Platte Center Presbyterian Church.
Mary Pickford stars in Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall at the Strand for three days. The film showcases her as a grown woman in Elizabethan England with lavish costumes and elaborate settings, proving her dramatic versatility through both comedy and intense drama including a pivotal scene of a doomed order for her lover’s death.
Governor General Leonard Wood sent a confidential report to Washington on the Las Palmas Island dispute in the Celebes Sea south of Mindanao. The Dutch still fly their flag while negotiations aim to curb opium smuggling by Philippine authorities.
Screens in the kitchen serve a definite use with pockets on the underside to hold small tools and appurtenances. The design keeps these items out of full view while remaining accessible.
A simple hat box can be made by covering a plain box with wallpaper or chintz in an interesting design and topping it with a bright colored ribbon bow for a decorative effect.
Prohibition Commissioner Haynes notes public opinion drives enforcement as many employers ban alcohol. Colorado Fuel & Iron Co posted notices discharging bootleggers and their families, while Henry Ford and hotels push bans. Theaters, insurers, and restaurants increasingly screen or require pledges, arguing sobriety supports safety and efficiency.
January 29. Two Ku Klux Klan members will guard the grave of Glenn Young for a year or longer, a prominent klan leader said. The guard is to honor Young in case of any disturbance, though no threats are reported.
Carl J. Peterson former state bank commissioner under ex Governor Davis faced court and pleaded not guilty to acting as the governor’s agent in an alleged pardon sale involving Walter Grundy convicted of embezzlement in Reno County. ex Governor Davis to be arraigned on same warrant. Peterson released on a $1000 bond.
The Associated Press nominating committee in Washington proposed five directors whose terms expire this year and ten candidate names for the upcoming board election. The slate includes Mark Howell, Charles Hopkines Clark, Elbert H Baker, Stuart H. Perry, and J. O. Knowland. Additional candidates include Co. P. J. Mooney, William J. Pape, J. L. Sturtevant, RK. Kirkwood, and Harry Chandler. The ten will be voted on at the annual meeting in New York on April 21, with Frank H. Hitchcock presiding. Separately rising wheat prices reflect export shortages as Russia, Greece, and Turkey increase demand.
The Associated Press reports rising prices on the American wheat market spark anxiety in London households as flour costs increase. A sack of standard grain rose another shilling in London with outside-city hikes of two shillings, pressuring bakers who lose 12 shillings per sack and forcing some Glasgow bakers to halt baking and rely on large factories for supplies.
Karl Roush of Marengo arrives in Creston to visit friends Rh B Perry of Milwaukee also arrives and will stay a few days to handle business. Frank Woodruff of Omaha visits Creston with Mr and Mrs L Adolph. Goldie Miller of Des Moines returns home after a Creston visit. The Creston Hardware store is being repainted and papered to improve its look. Ed Hartigan and son Clarence O Connor host in Creston. Rev David Ferguson of Maquoketa arrives to officiate at Mrs C A Allens funeral Friday. Dougall of Lincoln paints and calls on merchants. Mrs Harry Osborn and daughter Loraine plan trip to Crete Neb to see Mrs Osborns mother. Mrs Grace Townsend and children of Ellensdale ND return home after visiting the Max Brand home. Extension agent Berton Oderkirk arrives for dairy schools at Afton and Lorimer. Mrs John Bryson of Crate Neb returns home with grandson Mary James Osborn.
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