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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1925
Page
3
A damaged OCR fragment from the Creston Daily Advertiser shows standard metadata about publication, Associated Press affiliation, and printer marks. It includes details on publishing frequency, location Iowa, and post office filing under the 1897 act.
The passages depict a farmer called the Good Sport, enduring harsh conditions, blaming government for low prices and facing high costs of goods. He remains steadfast in work, enduring economic strain while staying committed to his duties.
An advertisement touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil tablets as a quick aid to gain weight and restore vigor. It claims men, women, and children can gain pounds in weeks, with a refund if unsatisfied, and promotes availability at local drug stores.
Joint-Ease advertises a topical rub that allegedly penetrates skin to soothe ligaments and tendons, reduce inflammation, and relieve joint pain from rheumatism. The ad promotes one tube at 60 cents and claims it addresses various joint troubles.
An advertisement touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as a simple harmless prepation to remove catarrhal mucus in the intestinal tract and ease stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. It emphasizes a sunny disposition tied to health and sells the product via druggists.
The article reflects on farmers facing hard times over three years, fighting discontent with political rhetoric while pursuing business efficiency. It contrasts farmer resilience with the need for better marketing, soil conservation, and modern business practices, noting broad economic ripple effects from business slowdowns. It highlights the hardy character of rural communities and warns against actions that curb trade and progress.
When a serious fire hits a business structure it can have wide reaching effects on a town. If a plant that forms the main economic support is wiped out, recovery may hinge on time, insurance, and rebuilding efforts.
The Commercial Bulletin forecasts a narrow compass for wool demand last week with overall prices easing slightly but no fundamental weakness. Foreign markets show little change from a week earlier with London and primary centers firmer at weekend levels. Mohair remains very steady with increased inquiry in some quarters.
Clean brass chandeliers by sponging with hot vinegar and salt. Then wash in soapsuds and polish with a flannel or chamois dipped and moistened with a bit of oil.
The notice explains buying a new leather seat for a worn cane chair. It can be tied to the chair or tucked down at the four corners. A leather pillow enhances the overall effect.
Thirty one world records were broken as Paavo Nurmi arrived in America and set a 14 44 3 5 for the 5 000 meters. Willie Ritola matched Nurmi indoors and set four marks over various distances. Willie Plant beat Frigerio for a 22 06 3 5 5 000 meter walk. Loren Murchison and Georgetown relay team added new marks in dashes and two mile times.
District Judge M H Kepler upheld the Manly Independent School District board in denying Carlyle Bachne's injunction to halt enforcement of the vaccination rule. The decision cites health welfare and an epidemic in effect on January 1 justifying the rule. Bachne to appeal the ruling through his attorney Irving Barrett.
Roy S. Darling a Navy reserve flyer and Department of Justice agent is authorized to fly diphtheria antitoxin from Fairbanks to Nome to speed relief for diphtheria cases. Delegate Sutherland secured permission from Justice and Navy departments. a mechanic joins the flight with a plane available at Fairbanks.
Los Angeles and New York reports note heavyweight champion William Harrison Dempsey and Estelle Taylor plan a May 20 wedding, the bride’s birthday, with Dempsey ending his partnership with manager Jack Kearns to wed. Tex Rickard says plans proceed to match Dempsey with Tom Gibbons in June.
Daylight revealed the captain and four men clinging to the rigging of the four masted lumber laden schooner Commack bound from Norfolk for New York which went aground on a reef last night in a gale that sent seas higher than in years Seabright New Jersey January 30
Universal's The Tornado stars House Peters as a man branded by strength and temper, who labors to break a giant log jam threatening a logging settlement. Ruth Clifford leads a supporting cast including Richard Tucker and Kate Price as fate drives a perilous rescue at river and collapsing bridge amid a tense northern woods tale.
A major studio proclaims the film one of the most thrilling ever made as crowds pack theaters and critics hail its daring sequences and high paced suspense.
Council Buffs notes Keith Collins, convicted mail robber tied to the 1920 $3,000,000 mail train robbery, rests with a jury after Judge Wade instructs that any participation makes him guilty of the entire crime. Defense aims to separate sacks of mail and debate on his role, with testimony about a voluntary confession and evidence from the five sacks opened at home.
Government witnesses face cross examination as defense fights to keep Collins prison record out of the penalty context. prosecutors say the trial is separate from prior confession related penalties.
Morocco leather can be cleaned by washing with warm water and pure white soap to remove dirt. Rub dry with a clean cloth then work in white or egg until thoroughly absorbed.
When celery wilts, place the stems in a pitcher of cold water with a teaspoon of salt. Keep in the refrigerator to revive crispness and flavor.
A sagging chair seat may be reinforced by tacking a strong piece of webbing beneath the springs to restore support and stability.
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