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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1924
Page
4
Mentho Sulphur cream relieves irritated eczema and rash fast says a skin specialist. The product claims to stop itching instantly and heal eczema after a few applications, destroying parasites that cause burning and disfigurement. A small jar is available at drug stores.
Traditional standings update across American and National Leagues with yesterday results and upcoming schedule. Highlights include New York and Philadelphia in the American League, and Pittsburgh, St. Louis and Boston in the National League, plus Western and Mississippi Valley League games and tomorrow’s matchups.
F E Pontow aged 66 of Creston is pensioned after over 50 years with the Burlington railroad. Born in 1857 in Brandenburg Germany he moved to Creston in 1872. He began in the track department, studied in 1874, and returned to work until May 24 retirement. He married Mary Strew in 1879 and had nine children. He joined local fire company and served as alderman multiple terms before retiring from politics.
A play entitled Turnhic Turnthic Over will be given at the Kent church by the Women's Missionary of the Lenox Christian church. Music will be furnished by Archibald's orchestra. The proceeds will go to Kent church.
An oil stove at Mrs. Catharine O'Dell's 502 South Poplar street flared and flickered causing her to flee. Two men moved the stove and extinguished the blaze before firefighters arrived. no damage reported.
Frank E. Pontow, 66, retired May 24 after 40 years with Burlington railroad. He began with the company in 1872 when he first came to Creston, surrounded by Paw, Robert, Adolph Pontow and others in a four generation frame.
A fragmented schedule shows radio stations across the United States presenting a mix of orchestras talks dances and concerts. Notable items include New York stations WEAF WJZ presenting orchestras and a radio wedding while Chicago stations WGN and WLS feature musical programs and farm speakers.
Austin Flint Parker, a laborer in Essex, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court. Liabilities total 32 261.90 with 31 020 secured and 1 205.95 unsecured. assets 24 635.20 with 23 250 real property. property valued at 120 as exempt.
A Chicago woman recounts avoiding surgery after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Married three years, she suffered monthly pains and injections before a friend suggested the remedy. She credits the product with bearing two children and recommends it to others with similar troubles. Her testimonial is signed Mrs. A. McAnDo of 170 S. Morgan St., Chicago. For sale by druggists.
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