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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1925
Page
3
The Creston Daily Advertiser outlines city and county notices and official matter publication policies for March 1904. It lists contact details and states exclusive rights to use dispatches from the Associated Press and related news services.
The article notes pedestrians are seen as outdated in the era of cars and streetcars. It discusses the lack of safe walkways along motor routes and the social stigma for walkers who travel on foot. It suggests future paths or sidewalks to separate walkers from drivers.
The St. Joseph Gazette argues pedestrians should take responsibility when no footpath exists by walking on the left to face oncoming cars and dodge them, and to carry lanterns or warning lights after dark to improve safety.
The essay contrasts "Old Money-Bags" wealth as the sole measure of success with views of true success found in contributions to society. It argues that many great workers and leaders prosper without vast fortunes, valuing impact on others over personal wealth and recognizing virtue in selfless service.
The piece argues that people resent visible superiority among peers not from real elites. It notes envy when coworkers or neighbors display wealth or status, from cars to promotions, and even children react to boastful claims. It cites a St. Joseph Gazette quote.
A survey completed by Rt Rev. Aurelius Stehle indicates plans to erect a Catholic educational institution in Peking under St Vincent Arch Abbey. The curriculum would cover theology philosophy languages sciences and mining engineering with a preparatory school and site obtained for construction to start soon.
Charles J Carter son of Samuel Gorter and Carien Carter born November 25 1844 in Tuscarawas Ohio died in Creston July 20 aged 80 years and months. He served in Company C 2nd Iowa Infantry wounded at Atlanta July 22 1864 buried July 22 19. He married Arrena Skinter July 19 1869 and moved to Creston October 1874. Survived by wife five sons Bert Alva Newton Fred Chester daughter Eleanor 149 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He lived to celebrate his fifty sixth wedding anniversary and was active in mercantile life and church work. He was member of T J Potter post G A R and a lifelong Methodist.
In Biarritz France William Jemmett a tall London crayon portrait artist known as the Chelsea giant drowned along with Mrs Williams while three others died in a rescue attempt Paul Forquet a famed life saver with over 40 rescues to his credit also perished John England of Tingley was in the city for business and shopping duties the day before the tragedy.
Milton Sills stars as Officer O Malley in a new role opposite Dorothy Mackaill. The Making of O Malley adapts a Gerald Beaumont short story and redefines Sills from prior hard presented characters to a tender, tormented New York policeman.
The Universal Ranch Riders star in Jack Hoxie's new Western Daring Chances at the Willard theatre. The film features steer roping, bulldogging, canyon chases and a child rescue, with Afta Allen Claude Payton Doreen Turner Catherine Wallace Jack Pratt and others supporting. Clifford Smith directs.
Chicago Union Station opens as a monumental terminal serving 50 080 passengers daily with 800 trains. The joint Pennsylvania Railroad Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Chicago Burlington and Quincy and Chicago and Alton lines share the new facility featuring a 100 foot plus high waiting room, expansive concourses, and a 125 seat conference room for patron use.
An Italian expedition led by Dr. Ettore Ghislanzoni plans large scale digs at Cyrenus in Cyrenaica after notable finds at Leptis Magna and Sabratha. Cyrenus, once a Greek city near Marsa Susa, yielded artifacts from Hellenistic and Roman eras, including the Venus Andromenae now in Rome.
Berlin figures from savings banks indicate Germans are once more saving money after a period of reduced saving. The Associated Press reports rising deposits and cautious financial behavior across the population as the nation adjusts economically.
An advertisement touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as a simple harmless preparation that removes catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract relieves stomach liver and intestinal ailments and helps with bloating. It urges readers to try the product and notes availability at druggists.
An advertisement promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female ailments causing headaches backaches nervousness cramps and fatigue. It claims the remedy restores health and strength for many women in various roles at home and work.
In the last year and a half the number of depositors rose rapidly as inflation pressed households to seek safe savings. The period spurred more Germans to place funds in banks and financial institutions.
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