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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1925
Page
3
Fragmented notice from Creston Daily Advertiser about publication details and Associated Press rights. Mentions publishers Davenport and Roseberry, postal classification, and copyright statements with garbled lines. Contains no clear news event or dates.
The Associated Press reports that Donald B. MacMillan’s optimism and self-confidence rally his party as he leads an Arctic expedition. With air support and radio in place, engineered by Eugene F. McDonald Jr. and backed by Secretary Wilbur, MacMillan, Bowdoin professor on leave, joins the Peary lineage and polar exploration history.
MarcMillan's expedition, supported by the National Geographic Society and the U S Navy, aims to reach civilization around October 1 unless plans change. Her income comes solely from pictures and lectures, which have funded further journeys in the past.
Finland scales its timber trade toward the United States by forming a National Lumber Manufacturers association in the country. John Saari, ex Portland timber producer, leads the Finnish sawmill venture as it seeks a permanent foothold in American markets amid broad export exposure.
American experts note that a national practice uses very short lengths and bits of wood, leading to complete use of every tree cut and lower lumber operating costs. This could help foreign timber compete with U.S. produced timber in the market.
Cedar Rapids reports the heaviest fines ever assessed for illegal fishing. Ernest Wright John Ashlock and Ed Wisehart of Center Point were fined 1000 dollars plus costs on ten counts each. They failed to raise funds and faced 30 days in jail if not paid, the payment was made.
Washington July 3 postponement of the Brookhart Steck senatorial election contest from July 15 to July 20 was made at the request of J N Parsons of Des Moines counsel for Steck. The senate privileges and elections committee said the postponement met with approval of counsel for Senator Brookhart. Parsons telegraphed the committee that other law business would make it inconvenient to be here on the earlier date.
Brazilian government dispatches censors to local papers to curb criticism of President Arthur Bernardes and state policies. The move aims to prevent foreign readers from forming a negative impression and follows legal clashes over restrictions, including a judge allowing Correio da Manha to resume after a nine month ban. The jailed editors and refugee owner face ongoing legal and political turmoil.
Veteran fishermen predict a warm water year along the U S Atlantic coast. Mackerel move in early near Cape May and coastlines. bluefish and weakfish follow the warmer seas as Gulf Stream mixing moderates Arctic currents. Last year reversed, with abundant mackerel near shore and scarce bluefish and weakfish out at sea.
The first conference for young people of Christian churches in Iowa will be held in Des Moines January 13 to 19 at the state fair grounds. All sessions occur there with attendees sleeping and eating on the grounds. Twenty one such conferences will be held nationwide.
More than 2,000 young people from the Christian church are expected. Last year 17 conferences were held nationwide. Instructors and organizers include Mrs Glenn McRae of Bethany Nebraska, Samuel 8 McWilliams missionary to South America, Mrs R E Kinsell, Barton Johnson of Southside Christian Church Omaha, Drake University faculty, and Dr W A Shullenberger pastor Central Church Des Moines.
Testimony in probate court alleges Lotta Crabtree and an alleged daughter Ida M Blankenberg were presented as sisters in Tacoma in 1905. Witnesses describe Crabtree bringing a baby named Ida to Crabtree Ford near Muccatine Iowa and reveal claimed English marriage details and desertion to support the challenge to the Crabtree estate bequeathing in trust to various charities.
Miss Celia Welch left Friday for Omaha to spend a week with her sister Miss Madge Welch. From there she will travel to Chicago for a two week visit with friends.
Mrs MaBet La Port of Turtle Lake Wisconsin describes long term use of Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for weakness backache and nervousness. She reports benefits before and after each birth and with liver pills for constipation. A canvass claims 98 of 100 women benefited.
Lavoptik eye wash marketed by Druggist T. E. York at 117 West Montgomery Street promises rapid relief for weak tired or strained eyes using camphor hydrastis witch hazel and related ingredients. Aluminum cups are not included in the bottle.
Dr. Arthur W. Ide and his son Junior have left to return to St. Paul after visiting the Ide families here. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Brown of Chariton spent the weekend with Mrs. Brown’s parents Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Metz and with Mr. and Mrs. Q. W. cou
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