Cedar Rapids man arrives in Creston for business
Ed Larson from Cedar Rapids arrived in Creston Monday to attend to business. Mrs. Ernest Sarris and her parents Mr. and Mrs. Chris Jesson, plus two brothers Frank and Carl, and Miss Zelma Parker, have returned home after a weekend visit in Omaha with Mrs. Pete Dronkos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Larson
Cedar Rapids
Creston
Ernest Sarris
Chris Jesson
Frank
Carl
Zelma Parker
Omaha
Pete Dronkos
Corn prospects above average but jeopardized by heat
A July 1 crop report from the US Department of Agriculture cautions that Iowa corn, while set for a large production, faces a likely final harvest only slightly above normal due to expected hot dry July and August. Weather patterns and moisture shortages threaten progress, with acreage increases and mixed yields in 1925 across several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Presa
Des Moines
Bureau of Agricultural Economies
United States Department of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
United States Weather Bureau
Iowa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
League Standings and Results Across Major Leagues
American League standings highlight Washington and Cleveland leading with strong records. Yesterday's results saw Washington, Philadelphia, Chicago, New York, Boston, and Cleveland posting wins as New York and Chicago split with rivals. Tomorrow's schedule includes Washington at St. Louis and New York at Chicago, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Pet
Washington
Philadelphia
Chicago
J. Meiners
Detroit
Cleveland
New York
Boston
St. Louis
National League
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Cigs
Cincinnati
Pet
Tigre Isc Te
Oklahoma City
Tee Moungs
Quiet title suit over Creston land in Union County Iowa
In Union County Iowa a district court notice announces Thomas L Cheetham as plaintiff in a quiet title suit against Abel B Crandall and others over the west half of Lot 31 DeVoe’s First Addition Creston. The petition seeks fee simple title and estoppel against all named defendants with a August term set to begin August 24 1924. Public notice runs through July 28 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Iowa
Union County
Thomas
L. Cheetham
Abel B. Crandall
J. B. Vandelinder
S. T. Vandelinder
L. Vande Ilinder
DeVoe
Creston
Spencer Street
Sycamore Street
Cerk
District Court
Tomas L. Cheetham
Adam Pickett
Valuable Stamp Collection Found in Mayfair Attic
A Mayfair townhouse attic yields stamps valued over $60,000, including complete sheets from 1864 bought by the husband’s grandfather. The collection, uncovered by accident, will be sold at auction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mayfair
French to Share War Debt in Franc Stabilization Plan
Paris reports that holders of French government and city bonds will contribute 50 to 100 billion francs to the war settlement if the franc is stabilized and revalued by 25 to 40 percent of gold value. The move would permanently shrink the paper franc’s purchasing power, affecting savers and bondholders though pensions and savings are protected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
M. Caillaux
Remarkable Kilbourne Newspapers Sold to State History Society
Keokuk collection of Kilbourne estate papers described as one of the most remarkable sets for historical purposes. Curator E. R. Harlan notes many copies are valuable even if not intact. The papers arrived from Mrs Emma K. Wright, Kilbourne descendant, with Keokuk transfer terms and potential local gifting before 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Des Moines
Kilbourne
Keokuk
State Historical Society
E. R Harlan
ID. W. Kilbourne
H. T. Reed
O. H. Perry
William Leighton
Des Moines Valley Railroad
C. R. I & P. Railroad
Pennsylvania
New York
Harlan
John F. D. Aue
Burlington Hawkeye
Emma K. Wright
D. W. Kilbourne
the Historical Society
Karnak hailed as miracle medicine in Iowa praise
All Iowa praises Karnak for digestion relief and general health boosts. John Wagner of Durango Flowa reports rapid relief from indigestion after using Karnak, noting improved appetite and sleep. Newcomb & Matthews sell Karnak exclusively in Creston with wide druggist distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Karnak
Newcomb & Matthews
John Wagner
Durango
Dubuque
Mr. Wagner
Creston
Ady
Decline in French Paper Franc Impacts Government Bonds
The text analyzes exchange rate ranges around 70 per pound and 14 per dollar as the real value of the paper franc in French financial circles. It calculates that 277 billion francs of government obligations would equate to 92 billion francs in gold, implying substantial shrinkage in value depending on whether the dollar rate is 14 or 20 to the dollar. Subscribers paid roughly 60 centimes gold, affecting real value by about 60 billion to 86.6 billion francs.
Lenox Visitor George Preston Ties to Creston Trip
George Preston of Lenox was a Creston business visitor on Monday.
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George Preston
Lenox
Des Moines man G G Griffith visits for business
G G Griffith of Des Moines spent Monday here attending to business interests.
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G. G. Griffith
Des Moines
Cromwell Resident Mrs Gravitt Visits Local Friends
Mrs Harvey Gravitt of Cromwell spent Monday in town shopping and visiting with friends, sharing stops and light conversation with locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Gravitt
Cromwell
Creston Visit From Des Moines Visitor Sloan
W. B. Sloan of Des Moines arrived in Creston Monday evening for a visit with his sister Mrs. L. A. Wester and family at 1011 West Adams Street.
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W. B. Sloan
Des Moines
Creston
L. A. Wester
Familly
West Adams Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
United States
U.S
United States Rubber Company
U. Ss. Royal
True Low
Mark
Creston Rubber CO
Sparr Lumber & Hdw. CO
Standard Garage
Orient
W. E. Haskins
Nevinville
American League
Denver
Lincoln
St. Joe
Wichita
Tulsa
Moline
Cedar Ryede
Rock Island
Marshalltown
Waterloo
Burlington
Scaeeos
Medar Rapids
Dubuque Rock Island
Ottumwa
The
Clearange
White Summer Goods
le Price
Strauss Dry Goods
Frigidaire
Delco-Light Company
Dayton
Ohio
General Motors
Abivhehee
Ideal Electric CO
the Beauty Shop
Mae Haney
Agnew Bldg
Sens
Leu Lets
T. E. York
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