07 Jun 1924
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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1924
Page
1
Saturday price list shows 2 lb powdered sugar 15c 2 lb fresh strawberries and assorted fancy cakes 10c to 25c per item. Dry apricots prunes pork and ham cuts including bacon liver and hams priced from 5c to 25c per pound. Local shoppers can note selections for flours cheeses and produce with varied per pound costs.
Multiple rental notices listed including garages offices houses and apartments with contact numbers and addresses such as 604 West Montgomery St 602 8S Maple 800 West Montgomery St 208 North Sumner Ave and 603 Wyoming Ave. Listings include 5 room and 10 room options with varying prices and amenities ready May 1st and soon. James Igoe is noted as owner of 603 Wyoming Ave building lots.
A dense list of sale offerings and requests including autos such as 1922 Dodge roadster and Willys Knight, a Percheron stallion, wagons, stoves, harness, rugs, and endless small items. Also mentions auto accident policies, insurance offices, real estate for sale or exchange, and poultry catalog offers from D. T. Partow Chickeries. Multiple names and phone numbers appear throughout.
Classified notices seek family or housework staff at 1069 W and work on wallpaper cleaning painting and hanging with local phone contacts. A Boone Specialty Company ad offers agents a lucrative, patented household appliance opportunity in New Orleans with per manent business potential.
A jumble of classified notices seeks roomers at 200 North Vine with phone 7944, used cars via Harry Hood & Co. at 123 N Pine, wallpaper buyers for W O Bickel with phones 731% or 1070, and a Rawleigh Foods sales opportunity in Union County inviting a manager with no experience and potential earnings of 2000 to 5000 yearly plus training.
Miscellaneous ad listing contractor Mr Edwards and Fidelity Abstract & Loan Company details. Includes offer to buy and sell Liberty Bonds and a note about a Boston gray and white brindled bull dog belonging to the Ford Tailor shop, urging return or loose release to avoid trouble.
Remaining fixtures at Loughlin's Cigar Factory include a Protectograph check writer never used a ten foot plate show case a Humidor eight feet long a fall case a fountain and generator standard style and size a large wall mirror with two beveled plates each 48 by 6 inches and assorted cigars pipes and smoker’s articles offered below wholesale cost.
Creston Implement Co offers cultivators John Deere and Hayes at 50 dollars each until sold out. This promotional notice highlights affordable farming equipment and limited stock from a local dealer.
The magazine ad promotes the Herrick Refrigerator as the finest and most economical ice box. It features solid oak construction and offers easy payments or cash options. See Creston Hardware Co for the line and low prices before buying.
R F Sandeman of Denver arrives in Creston Friday night to visit relatives and friends. Skating tonight at Gault Bros venue. Feeds of images and two phones listed as options for contact.
J Hines announces a new garage on Spruce Street one block west of Sycamore Bridge offering all kinds of automobile repairs with patronage invited.
A short notice promotes a dance tonight at McKinley Park. An additional line lists Dr R A Swanson chiropractor with office at 107 N Maple Street and residence number 937.
Hatch Motor Co Ford Dealers invites feedback on service in any department while noting a brown shoe sale and rink opening tonight for men s work shoes and better fit
Joe Dugan explains the most difficult plays for a third baseman including handling swinging bunts down the line. He discusses reading bunt signs, pitcher help, and facing left handed hitters like Cobb, Sisler, and Tobin in various in game scenarios.
President Coolidge vetoed the postal salary increase bill and returned it to the Senate with a note that government extravagance must stop. He objected to the legislation as it failed to provide roughly 68 million dollars from stellar revenues and signaled he would approve the campaign expenditure provision if it stood alone.
The Commercial Bulletin notes a very dull wool market with prices favoring buyers. Manufacturers report business at mills tapering, but expect a light weight season starting next month. Western movement of the new clip continues moderately, about one third sold to date, with prices also favorable to buyers.
Mrs. W. H. Reynolds died this morning at her Cromwell home at 1 o clock. She was one of the longtime citizens of the community. Funeral details will be announced later.
Column urges readers to call Advertiser offices with news before noon or as soon after as possible to improve timely local coverage. Emphasizes prompt tips help speed reporting and ensure accuracy for readers.
Miss Wanda Abell of 1201 North Maple street was surprised by friends at her home Friday evening. Six couples attended and the party featured dancing and a dainty Junesh served at the close.
Young women hosted a Friday afternoon picnic at McKinley Park honoring Miss Ferne White a bride this month Silve r salad forks were given by Miss Lucile Hetlin Guests included Ferne White Dorothy Newcomb Lucile Heflin Pauline Hurlburt Catherine Prady Virginia Snoderly and Josephine Sheppard
The Lady Elks plan a 2 30 Tuesday afternoon gathering at the Elks home featuring Bridge and 500. All ladies of the club are invited to attend.
Mr and Mrs Joe D Wray entertained twelve couples at a Thursday dinner party at their home. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Hugh Brown of Los Angeles California.
Miss Dorothy Hicks entertained the T. E. E. cubs with a Friday picnic at McKinley Park and a theater party at the Strand afterward, giving the group a cheerful evening together.
Mrs J F McBride and her daughter Mrs S C Thompson entertained the Christian church aid society on Thursday afternoon. Twenty five members attended and the event featured fancy work and refreshments. Indianapolis June 7 The Typographical Union canvassing board met to tally the electoral vote. The chosen candidate’s name was not released.
A Craig of Clinton arrived in Creston as a business visitor to Hatch Motor Co. during a regional trip.
4Mrs. C. H. Shade of Orient spent Friday in Creston with friends. Ivan Woods of Orient returned home after a short visit in this city. J. S. Sass of Murray returned home after a short visit in Creston. N. P. Pratt of Spaulding had business in Creston on Friday.
Hatch Motor Co of Creston Iowa promotes genuine Ford parts and quotes low prices. Local residents like eo L J Coombs Mrs E C Flaugh Miss Meron Holmes and others are listed with Friday visits or travel to cities such as St Louis Aberdeen and Ames. A Ford dealer notice also emphasizes genuine parts and repair work.
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