Creston Daily Advertiser Summary Notice
Fragments from the Creston Daily Advertiser branding and postal information show the paper as Creston Advertiser-Gasette Co under publishers Carl Davenport and W A Roseberry. It notes second class matter status and AP affiliation with standard copyright language and dispatch credits.
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Creston Advertiser-Gasette Co
Carl Davenport
W. A. Roseberry
Creston
Associated Presse
Associated Press
Speed of Freight Compared Between Nations
A railroad photo shows a 100 car train each carrying 50 tons or more, totaling up to 5,000 tons per load. Americans pay freight rates about half those in England, where speed comes from small cars and short trains. England averages 130 tons per freight train, far lighter than US loads, and despite some delays, freight moves faster there.
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Americans
England
United States
Speed and cost of freight trains compared across nations
The St. Joseph Gazette notes that unloading a 10 ton coal car in England takes four days, while 50 ton cars in the United States must be unloaded in two. It argues English freight is faster but far costlier, as American freight moves heavier trains at lower prices, reflecting a tradeoff between speed and price.
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England
Atlantic
St. Joseph
Vacation Time Prompts Thoughts on Rest and Travel
The article muses on the arrival of vacation season andreasks readers where to go and what to do. It discusses taking time off from regular work as a proper choice and hints at planning activities to relax and recharge.
Vacation Should Be Recreation Time Not Running Down
The Shenandoah Sentinel argues vacation should refresh and prepare workers for return. It suggests light trips reading and recreation keep skills sharp, noting some people work harder on vacation yet true rest involves constructive use of downtime.
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Shenandoah Sentinel- World
Military training camps praised for citizen service
The Centerville Towe gian reports that military training camps discipline youth, build fitness and knowledge, and foster patriotism. Appanoose county sends large quotas, with voluntary enlistment and government funding. Governor Hammill endorses the programs as pages of citizenship and national readiness.
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America
Appanoose County
John Hammill
Centerville
Towegian
A Dry Border Treaty Aims to Halt Smuggling
The United States Senate ratified a liquor treaty with Canada not labeled as such, intended for mutual protection and sharing smuggling information. It would place new data at Washington’s disposal on liquor from Canada and support federal prohibition efforts. Talks are also under way with Mexico for a similar accord.
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United States Senate
Canada
United States
Washington
Mexico
Ames Tribune
Great Americans and the virtues of perseverance
President Coolidge plans a summer read of biographies of notable Americans. The piece argues that greatness comes from courage and steady duty despite early obscurity, citing the resilience of historical figures and the value of study over mere talent.
Fraud scheme warned by advertising clubs
Centerville Iowegian reports a new fraud where a supposed investigator only pretends to recover losses, taking thirty percent, cashing his own worthless check, and vanishing. The Associated Advertising clubs warn the public to “Be fore you invest, investigate.”
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Associated Advertising Clubs
Centerville Iowegian
A Bright Funeral Instructions by Mrs Margaret T Rose
Mrs Margaret T Rose of Little Rock Ark dies leaving clear funeral instructions for a brighter service. She requests singers in natural voices. She directs half the pews be reserved for Negroes who treated her well and kept her from drudgery.
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Margaret T. Rose
Little Rock
Ark
McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets Help Miss Rogers Gain Weight
Miss Alberta Rogers reports after a bout with flu she grew stronger and gained 15 pounds in six weeks Using McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets she regained appetite filled out cheeks and improved complexion The ad urges a 30 day trial at 60 cents and promises money back if no help.
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Alberta Rogers
Cerro Gorda St
Decatur
Newecomb & Matthews
York Drug Co
McCoy
Ady
Goitre Remedy Ad Promotes Mrs Jenkins Claim
An old advertisement claims Mrs H M Jenkins of Superior Wisconsin reduced her neck by five inches using Sorbol Quadruple stainless Liniment. It invites readers to contact Sorbol Company Mechanicsburg Ohio or T EB Yorks stores for more information.
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