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Newspaper

Creston Daily Advertiser

Location

Creston, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1922

Page

3

Creston Advertiser Gazette Publishing Details

Brief publication notice lists Creston Daily Advertiser and variants, published weekdays by Creston Advertiser Gazette Co. with independent telephones. Provides contact numbers for business and news and rates for carrier delivery and subscriptions.

Creston Daily Advertiser Creston Advertiser Creston Gazette Creston Morning American Creston Plain Dealer Creston Advertiser-Gazette CO Independent Telephones

How to Get Killed by Ladders and Everyday Hazards

A stark safety exhortation notes ladders as the most dangerous tool with frequent accidents. It cites nationwide injury rates and death tolls from autos, fires, and falls, urging readers to remember statistics and avoid hazards to stay alive.

United States

Safety and accident prevention urged by engineers

A safety-minded view argues most accidents stem from carelessness and needless risk. Experts say prevention mixes safety devices and personal caution, noting 22 years since Dr. Wil.

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Safety First Movement Sparks National Society

Liam H Tolman returns from Germany where he studied accident prevention and starts the Safety First movement. It has cut railroad deaths to a third since 1907, but remains spasmodic. A national Society for Prevention of Accidents forms to keep the effort alive, urging readers to keep eyes open and be cautious.

Liam H. Tolman Germany National Society For Prevention

The Detective Life and Noted Criminals Across Ages

Ex Secret Service chief William J. Flynn argues detectives are not supermen and jokes about dull jobs. He recalls Hugo Breitwisser of Austria a brilliant thief who turned to careful old age, and Ek Newell Hunting a 90 year old prison superintendent who sees modern criminals as trash lacking pride and predicts America's decline.

William J. Flynn Secret Service Flynn Marian Storm New York Hugo Breitwisser Austria Hans Gross University of Gratz Hugo Vienna Newell Hunting Charlestown Mays

The Arrow Debuts As Native American Publication

This piece notes the launch of The Arrow, the first national paper for Red Men, with editor Hugh Howell aiming to secure fair treatment for Indians. It discusses language unity, education, and outreach to unify tribes and bridge gaps with white America. It also includes a note on building costs from the Copper and Brass Research Association.

Pacific Northwest The Arrow Hugh Howell Bond Copper and Brass Research Association

Primary Ballot Tactics and Party Feuds Highlight Iowa Dispatches

A Iowa Press Comment from Sec De Sac City Sun accuses Democrats of being coached to seek Republican ballots to influence Brookhart’s U.S. Senate race. Reports from Perry Chief and Cedar Rapids Republican critique inflation deflation blame and Denby’s naval junket, noting political maneuvering across counties.

Sac City Perry Wilson McAdoo Cedar Rapids Denby Harding Henderson Japan Uncle Sam

Entering the Building Industry A Path For The Future

H H Hobart argues for early exposure to building work, suggests college or correspondence study in architectural engineering, and stresses combining engineering and design to solve fabrication problems, lower costs, and improve community aesthetics through well designed residences and public buildings.

Tax Delinquency Fears Shift From Decembers Lists

Mixed editorials compare modern public officials with past peers and note routine tax worries evolve as inspectors and collectors increase oversight. Marcus News observes farmers still seek favorable agricultural policy, while distance blurs nostalgia for earlier era efforts.

Three Ex Governors Back Ainsworth for Iowa Treasurership

Des Moines June 2. Three former governors head a campaign committee to push Col. Leon W. Ainsworth for Iowa treasurer. More than 7,000 workers will canvass precincts next Monday with state committee members coordinating efforts for a three to one victory on June 6.

Des Moines Iowa Leon W. Ainsworth B. F. Carroll W. L. Harding G. W. Clark Ainsworth Slate William Larrabee Clermont A. McCormack Sioux City Truman Potter Mason City Don C. Donnan Independence Jos. Mattes Odebolt Henry ©. Adams Algona H. M. Patee Perry M. I. Roberts Shannon City C. H Megorden Waukon W. G. McCornack Traver E. Shane Wilisea C. J. le Vailey Sheffield John R. Wallis Dubuque Pred Larrabee Ft Dodge Dan Turner Corning C. H. Thomas Creston P. C. Holdoegel Rockwell City George S. Banta Manchester

Postal Reorganization Begun By Dr Work

Washington June 1 Associated Press Postmaster General Work has begun a thorough reorganization of the nation’s post offices after a discovery that more than a quarter million dollars is wasted yearly in a large office. An inspector detailed a plan to cut surplus staff and materials with an estimated $300000 annual saving. Reports will guide retrenchment without harming mail service as officials stress serving the public first and economy second insisting care in staffing to avoid crowding.

Washington Associated Press Work Tmes

Obituary: Clifford Irwin Wilkie Dies in Waterloo Iowa

Clifford Irwin Wilkie died at 10 p.m. Sunday May 21 at his Waterloo home after illness. Born July 4, 1889 in Ringgold county Iowa he later moved to Cres ton and Waterloo. He was a penitentiary engineer by trade and survived by his wife Edith Zahdler and son Harold aged 9, plus his parents and several siblings.

Clifford Irwin Wilkie Thirteenth Street Waterloo Iowa Ringgold County Edith Zahdler Creston Pena Iomary Wilkie Harold G. W Wilkie Afton Ollie E. Long Shannon City Maude M Fern Hazel Clyde C Kyle Doyle Osceola Fred H

Democratic Candidate Seeks Support in Iowa Eighth District

J P Daughton of Grand River Decatur County announces a run for the Democratic nomination for Congress in Iowa's Eighth District. He asks Democrats for support at the June primary, stating the candidate will respect the voters' will.

Iowa J. P. Daughton Grand River Decatur County

Harry C. Stever Announces Republican Candidacy for County Auditor

Harry C Stever declares his run for County Auditor on the Republican ticket in the June primary after broad support from Republicans across the county. He urges voters to back his bid for the office.

Constantinople Woman's College Founded by Americans

The Constantinople Woman's College, established by American founders, stands as the sole European college for women east of Vienna.

Constantinople Woman's College Vienna

McCornack Seeks Republican Nomination for County Treasurer

At the urging of many Union County voters Guy H. McCornack announces his candidacy for County Treasurer. He will seek the Republican nomination at the June primaries and asks for voters support.

Candidacy Filed for Union County Coroner Nomination

A candidate announces seeking the Republican nomination for Union County Coroner in the June primary. The message asks voters for their support and vote.

Dixon Declares Candidacy for Union County Recorder

Laura Dixon announces as a Republican candidate for Union County Recorder seeking voter support. The brief notice emphasizes a formal campaign declaration in a local county race.

County Attorney Seeks Republican Nomination at June Primary

The County Attorney reports a Republican ticket pursuit in the June primary with Kenneth H. Davenport among likely contenders from various parts of the county seeking the nomination.

Sheriff Candidate Nominated on Democrat Ticket

Announcement for the Union County primary in June nominating WM. Hower for sheriff on the Democratic ticket. He seeks the office through the party convention and primary process.

Sheriff Candidate Fred Collings Seeks renomination

Fred Collings announces his bid for renomination as County Sheriff on the Republican ticket and asks supporters for their help. He emphasizes continued service and dedication to the county.

Candidate Announcement for State Representative Run

J W Coen files for nomination as State Representative from Union County. He seeks Democratic Party support at the June Primary, stating his candidacy is subject to voters and party approval. He asks for backing from the local electorate.

Union County Democratic Party J. W. Coen

Local Candidate Seeks Nomination for Clerk of District Court

Otto A. Keck announces his candidacy for the June primary election for Clerk of the District Court. He requests support from voters and emphasizes his qualifications and readiness to serve.

County Treasurer Nomination Filed by J M Scurr

At the request of many voters from all parts of the county I am again submitting my name for nomination as County Treasurer subject to the will of the Republican voters at the June Primary. J M Scurr.

Union County

County Attorney Nomination Announcement

A candidate declares on the Republican ticket for the office of County Attorney at the Primary Election on June 5. The message asks for voter support and notes the candidate seeks the nomination.

George Figgins W. G. Wickham

Colbert Announces State Rep Candidacy in Union County

W J Colbert declares his bid for State Representative from Union County on the Republican ticket in the upcoming June primary election. He seeks the party nomination and outlines a platform focused on local issues and conservative governance.

Union County Republcan

Candidate declares for Union County Auditor nomination

J A Spangler announces candidacy for County Auditor of Union County subject to Democratic voters approval. He frames the bid as a will of the party and asks for support from the electorate.

Boone Seeks Union County Attorney Nomination

Republican Carl B. Boone announces candidacy for Union County attorney at the June primary. He seeks support to win the nomination on the party ticket.

Sheriff of Union Co Union County Carl B. Boone

Oshel Announces Candidacy for Coroner at June Primaries

At the request of many voters O J Oshel submits his name for the Republican nomination for coroner at the June primaries.

Wickham Seeks Support for County Auditor Nomination

W. G. Wickham announces candidacy for County Auditor on the Republican ticket in the June Primary asking for support from voters. He urges party members to back his bid and expresses commitment to public service.

Republican Ticket Nominates County Attorney Candidate

A candidate declares bid on the Republican ticket for the June primaries for the office of County Attorney. The statement frames the race as a pursuit of legal leadership in the county and calls for party support.

Tanlac Restores Chef's Appetite and Strength

Frank S Madonna, a Chicago chef for S. S. Kresge & Co., says Tanlac improved his health after rapid weight loss and digestive troubles. He reports a regained appetite, relief from indigestion, and increased vim enabling him to work easily. Tanlac is sold by all good druggists.

Sai Frank S Madonna S. S. Kresge & Co Publerton Ave Chicago Taniac

Nature Loves Bright Colors: Health Like Rosy Cheeks

An in promotional prose extols nature's colors and praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy to restore health and beauty in weak, ailing women. It links vigor to rosy cheeks and smooth skin, urging trial of the tonic to regain firm flesh and rounded contours.

Lydia F. Pinkham

Rich Bachelor Seeks Wife After Cure Claim

Quoting a man who says years of stomach and liver trouble vanished after using Mayis Wonderful Remedy he now seeks marriage. The ad claims a single dose proves efficacy with money back guarantee and lists Newcomb & Matthews and Druggists Everywhere as outlets.

Newcomb & Matthews

Linguistic names and honey travel figures in old note

The seven named languages of the British Isles include Eng lish Welsh Erse Manx Gaelic French and Cornish. It takes 62 000 clover blossoms to make one pound of honey and 2 730 000 journeys to bring this one pound home.

British Isles England Wales Ireland Manx Ive Man Scotland Channellands Corwall

Also Mentioned on This Page

Congress Adva Ree, Gee Reese America Gilfer Bruno gIa Stanley Dasa Robinsons Store United Action Sec Knoxville Express H. H. Hobart Curtis Service Bureau Hobart United Sates Carroll Herald Marcus Dr. Work Harry C. Stever Guy H. McCornack Laura Dixon Kenneth H. Davenport Fred Collings Otto A. Keck J. M. Scurr W. J. Colbert J. A. Spangler O. J. Oshel E. &. Carroll Tanlac Roper Brothers Kenneth H. Davenport Awyer West Montgomery WN. Pine
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