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Newspaper

Creston Daily Advertiser

Location

Creston, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1925

Page

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Jardine outlines crop prospects and policy advice in Iowa

Secretary of Agriculture William Jardine spoke at Iowa State College predicting a bumper corn crop and strong hog prices while urging freight rate reform and tax relief. He warned against unchecked farm land expansion and urged government support for farmers on western plains with irrigation needs.

Associated Press Ames William A. Jardine Agriculture Iowa Iowa State College Hammill Cummins Dowell Thornburg Kimball State Board of Education Jardine Iowa Farm Federation Mr. Jardine Washington Chicago Board of Trade William M. Jardine Coolidge Cooperative Fruit Industry Pacific Coast

Couple Found With Bullets Through Hearts

Rameon New Jersey July 10 Sergeant Detective Henry D Walling of Long Branch and Miss Mary Linzmayer of Atlantic Highlands were killed today in Walling’s limousine at Walnut Street and Hartshorn Road by bullets through the heart fired from the detective’s service revolver by the girl. Walling, 28, married and father of one, and Miss Linzmayer 22, both victims.

Associated Press Rameon N. J Henry D. Walling Long Branch Mary Linzmayer Atlantic Highlands Wallings Walnut Street Hartshorn Road Walling Wadhling

Three Dubuque Bankers Face Fraud Charges

Three Dubuque county bankers face charges of false statements to bank examiners. John T. Sudmeir, president of Farmers' State bank of Dyersville, John A. Schneiders cashier of Dyersville bank, and W. F. Stauffer cashier of Zwingle Savings bank are at liberty on bond. Bank closed May 5, 1924. Stauffer surrendered bonds after disappearing last fall. Proceedings headed by Dubuque county attorney with state banking department providing support.

Associated Press Dubuque, Ta Dubuque County Liberty Bond John T. Sudmeir Farmers’ State Bank of Dyersville John A. Schneiders Dyersville Bank W. F. Stauffer Zwingle Savings Bank Schneidlers Des Moines State Banking Department

DeHaviland Army Planes In Iowa Tomorrow

Six army DeHaviland aircraft with two Iowa pilots will arrive in Des Moines tomorrow afternoon from Kansas City for the annual cross country flight linked to the reserve air service officers training camp. Capt. Clarence M. Young will command the squadron and leads the Des Moines chapter of the National Aeronautical association. The planes will return to Richards Field Kansas City on Sunday.

Associated Press Des Moines Army DeHaviland Iowa Kansas City Reserve Air Service Officers’ Training Camp Clarence M. Young Young National Aeronautical Association Richards Field

Married 45 Years Now Seek Divorce

Emma and Wilbur A. Fair, married December 15, 1880 at Sigourney, are divorcing after 45 years of marriage. Mrs. Fairhag accuses Mr. Fair of desertion in July 1922 as she files for divorce.

Associated Press Davenport Emma Wilbur A. Fair

Oskaloosa Man Arrested on White Slavery Charge

Glenn V Shaw of Oskaloosa Indiana was taken from a Rock Island train by deputies and held at Scott County jail. He is accused of taking a girl from Chicago to Oskaloosa on July 4 and deserting her while in transit.

Associated Press Davenport Glenn Shaw Oskaloosa Rock Island Scott County Chicago

Forty Eight Indicted for Illegal Diversion of Alcohol

The June federal grand jury indicted 48 individuals and six local companies holding withdrawal permits for illegal diversion of about 500000 gallons of alcohol. Indictments name the companies and allege illicit handling in Philadelphia.

the Associated Press Philadelphia Federal Grand Jury

Prayer Opens Court Session to Try Scopes

Dayton Tennessee July 10 Attorneys for John Thomas Scopes charged with violating Tennessee law against teaching evolution favored scientific testimony after the defense announced its stance. The state pressed to exclude extran eous evidence and a jury drawn discussion followed. Judge Raulston ordered 100 extra jurors for 1 30 p m with names placed in a hat.

Associated Press Dayton Tenn John Thomas Scopes Tennessee Clarence Darrow John T. Raulston W. F. Robinson J. W. Bagley Bagley Jim Riley Darrow JO Jayment Mr. Bryan

Osceola Woman Files Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition

Mary M. Folger, Osceola housewife, filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy in federal court. Liabilities total 13,400 with 11,700 secured. assets listed at 2,600 all exempt. Miss Alice Sherwood heads home tonight to visit her parents at 314 North Sycamore Street after teaching in Porto Rico and a vacation to Cuba, Florida, and Washington, D. C.

Mary M. Folger Osceola Alice Sherwood Ray Sherwood North Sycamore Street Miss Sherwood Porto Rico Cuba Florida Washington, D. C

Chronology of Scopes Case in Dayton Tennessee

Developments follow the anti evolution bill passage by the Tennessee legislature on March 13 and gubernatorial approval on March 24. Scopes faces charges May 5 with a warrant in Dayton. Preliminary hearing May 9 leads to grand jury action May 9. Indictment by Rhea County grand jury May 25 prompts Walter White to replace Reppleyea as prosecutor while Reppleyea aids the defense. Judge Raulston orders a special term for July 10 to try Scopes.

Dayton Tenn Scopes Tennessee Austin Peay John T. Scopes George W. Reppleyea Rhea County Grand Jury Reppleyea Walter White Rappleyea John T. Raulston

Man Confesses to Murder of 16-Year-Old Madeline White

Chicago reports Raymond Cos Tello, recently paroled from Pontiac reformatory for good behavior, confessed to killing Madeline White, 16. Her bruised body was found under a porch near her home with clothing rearranged and a bandana gag. Police seek two young men last seen with her before an auto ride.

Treas Chicago Raymond Costello Pontiac Reformatory Madeline White

Union Pacific to Change Passenger Fares

The Interstate Commerce Commission approved Union Pacific and connecting lines to adjust passenger fares from Mississippi and Missouri valley cities and Chicago territory to points on the north Pacific coast. The changes aim to meet competition from northern transcontinental routes by offering shorter travel options in the same territory.

Tne Associated Press Washington Union Pacific Railroad Interstate Commerce Commission Mississippi Missouri Valley Chicago North Pacific Coast

Furniture Firms Plead Guilty in Record Anti Trust Fines

In Chicago on July 10, forty one use goods furniture manufacturers were fined 182000 after pleading guilty to Sherman act violations. The case goods group, including dining room and library furniture producers, formed the largest single anti trust sum to date, part of a 270-firm indictment led by the National Alliance of Manufacturers.

the Associated Press Chicago Case Goods R. K. Welch Rockford, II Co-Operative Infirmation Bureau Northwestern Cabinet Company Burlington Case Goods Group National Alliance of Manufacturers Robert Shal

Travels In Refrigerator Car To Escape Heat

Des Moines report details Lima J. Chapman owner of a Kansas City dairy plant riding in a refrigerated car with ammonia coils kept at 60 degrees to escape a heat wave. He travels via the Great Western toward Isle Royale in Lake Superior to seek relief with two physicians escorting him until he reaches the northern isle. He narrowly survived heat prostration in Kansas City last Friday and will reach Duluth by boat tonight.

Associated Press Des Moines Traveline Lima J. Chapman Kansas City Iowa Great Western Isle Royfale Lake Superior Chapman Superior Isle Duluth

Residents Split on Sale of Creston City Hall Property

Creston residents express conflicting views on a potential sale of the city hall on North Maple Street. Opinions range on price and use, with estimates from 30 000 to 40 000 dollars and debate over converting the building into a store or erecting a modern office and fire facility elsewhere. The council referred the matter to the building and grounds committee for investigation.

Creston North Maple Street Maple Street City Hall Fire Department

Ben Augustine Fined in Charge Of Cruelty

Ben Augustine, a farmer eight miles northwest of Creston, was fined $15 and costs in Justice of the Peace Adam Pickett's court for cruelty to an animal. Vernon Abbott, who lives in the Augustine neighborhood, filed the information alleging Augustine tied a hog to a fence and it died on July. The case states the hog belonged to Abbott and was on Augustine's farm when found dead.

Ben Augustine Creston Justice At the Peace Adam Pickett Vernon Abbott Augustine Augustine c Abbott Augustine Place

Tramp Killed by South Branch Railway Yes. Inquest Cleared

A coroner's jury ruled the death of an unidentified tramp struck by a south branch train was accidental. The inquest in Creston heard nine witnesses, including train crew, with efforts to identify the man continuing when telegrams to Sioux City and Farnam residents failed to locate relatives.

Kiréight Roland James McKee A. C. Lillie Farnum Neb Sioux City Farnam Gu. Carlson W Riells B W Calvin L. R. Howie J. R. Graham Lewis Day Joe Davie Harry Marquem Telephone Company Creston Sumner Avenue Fred Henderson A. L. Rodell J. E. Schoonover

Trombone Solo Featured in Creston Band Sunday Concert

Orville Pratt will perform a trombone solo as the highlight of Creston band’s sixth concert of the season at McKinley park Sunday at 5 PM. Charlee A. Hayden directs. The program includes Hilario march, Poet and Peasant overture, Simplicity, Them Basses, Cocoanut Dance, The Bells of St Marys, Men of Iowa march, Days of Old medley, and Radio Waves.

Orville Pratt McKinley Park Creston Band Charlee A. Hayden Hilario Barnhouse Peisant Suppe Simplicity Lee Huffine Hermann St Mary's Adams

Reynolds Funeral Service and Burial in Calvary

Funeral services for J T Reynolds were held at 9 o'clock mass at Immaculate Conception Church in Rochester Minnesota with Rev Father Malone and Rev Father Tennyson officiating. Burial followed at Calvary Cemetery with pallbearers Hervey Steers H J Lewis J P Mullen William Farrell J Callagy and James Hawks.

J T. Reynolds Rochester Minn Immaculate Conception Church Father Malone Father Tennyson Calvary Cemetery Hervey Steers H. J. Lewis J. P. Mullen William Farrell

Padlock Doors At Grace Land Cemetery Stir Controversy

Residents protest after Grace Land cemetery gates are padlocked at 6 pm with a "Closed at" sign. Complaints include limited access for visiting graves and alleged abuses by night visitors. Officials cite vandalism and illicit activity as reasons for temporary gates.

Creston M. L. Burt J. H. Welcher Bred Collings Burt ADV Welcher Sexton

War veterans guests of Strand theater matinee

Civil War veterans were guests of the Strand theater this afternoon for the matinee of Abraham Lincoln. An invitation was sent to all Grand Army of the Republic members by theater manager Eller Metzger. County home inmates were guests last night, with 20 men and women brought to the city and returned by car provided by Metzger and others.

Strand Theater Abraham Lincoln Grand Army of the Republic Eller Metzger Mr. Metzger W. F. FineMeld Matt Conway MacGregor Brothers & Coens H. Roth Mr. Roth St. Paul Presbyterian Church Strand Theatre

Wool Market Signals Healthier Raw Wool Position

The Providence Commercial Bulletin reports that London colonial wool auctions confirm a sound rise in wool prices and a healthy world supply. West buying is slow but steady with values advancing in the goods market, up about 15 percent from two months ago. mohair remains slow but steady.

Associated Press Boston Commercial Bulletin London

French Senate Ratifies Washington Arms Treaty

The French Senate today ratified without debate the two Washington arms conference treaties concerning China. The chamber of deputies has already approved the agreements.

Paris China Chamber of Deputies

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