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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1925
Page
5
The Creston Daily Advertiser, a weekday evening paper from Creston Iowa, notes its publication details and Associated Press use. It states AP material is credited or not credited and local news is reserved for republication, with verification on special dis and second class matter status noted.
The Wichita Chamber of Commerce mails a unique door knob tag to every residence to encourage local shopping and support for home stores and industries. The tag includes a bold printed message and is designed to be hung at the entrance as a constant reminder to patronize local businesses.
A citizen shows strong support for a local movement to preserve Wichita business for Wichita merchants. The notice signals unity with the effort and its aim to safeguard the city’s commercial community.
A fragment from a card shows partial readable content including phrases likely from an event or note. The legible bits mention a side of the card and surrounding context but lack clear names, dates, or actions to confirm a full report.
This Wichita Chamber of Commerce notice advises residents to reject peddlers and agents. It suggests displaying the card where the nuisance may be seen and used when approached. The item is issued to aid homeowners in dealing with door to door solicitation.
The Chamber of Commerce endorses local merchants as the backbone of Wichita’s growth. It argues mail order houses and outside retailers erode civic vitality, lure buyers with unclear discounts, and harm proper price comparison. The piece condemns house to house canvassing and peddlers, urging residents to support home businesses.
A St. Joseph Gazette note emphasizes that money spent in local stores or on local industry products remains within the community, increasing circulation and investment in the area. The statement underscores the value of supporting local businesses.
The Leipsic fair runs August 50 to September 9 with attendance expected to nearly double the spring fair's 180000 visitors and 14000 exhibitors from 18 countries. Highlights include a vast underground exhibition hall and the largest machine hall in Germany, plus expanded electro technics facilities and a new 130000 square meter area for extra buildings and a freight station. The event splits into General Sample Exhibit in 80 halls and the Technical and Constructive Exhibit in 15 halls, the latter lasting four days longer.
Iowa State College windmill tests at Ames show 100 kilowatt hours in June from a 100 foot tower with a two blade head, and up to 200 kilowatt hours in a month. Garner project reports 65 farms averaging 25 kilowatts monthly with wind and storage limits affecting reliability.
The head of Lisbon’s criminal police led a crackdown on bomb outrages with 50 top extremists deported to West Africa after a failed assassination attempt on Colonel Ferreira de Amaral. Investigations tied the terrorists to robberies and extortions, including a bank payout under threat of bombing.
Two Chinese deaths in Hawaii linked to fresh balloon fish spark debate over whether the fish is inherently poisonous or becomes toxic through seaweed, preparation, or regional variation. The Queen’s Hospital notes six fish were not poisonous but warns some local varieties may be. Legends of gods and seasonal sea changes emerge amid the medical explanation.
A damaged passage discusses fish eating habits and states Hlawesians deny poisonous seaweed exists in Whilan waters. The text is unclear and fragmentary.
A British Milk Publicity Council pamphlet targets girls clubs and factory workers with health themed beauty samples. Lecturers compare food colors like creamed carrots and apple skins to cosmetics and claim regular consumption yields rosy cheeks and strong teeth.
Local merchant Henry Miller reports his oats field has sprouted a second time after an initial growth. Miller, a prominent resident, notes the unusual crop resurgence on his property near town.
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