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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1926
Page
3
A young woman climbs a ladder daily to add finishing touches to the Rainbow City exhibit at the Sesqui Centennial International Exposition opening June 1 in Philadelphia and running to December 1. She is among many young artists helping make the celebration a success.
A Philadelphia hotel uses a cake replica of Independence Hall to advertise the Sesqui Centennial International Exposition opening June 1 in the city and running to December 1 celebrating the 150th anniversary of American independence. The State House sits on a table near the dining room entrance.
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Fragmentary text mentions degrees such as bachelor of arts and bachelor of laws. Names and institutions are unclear, with scattered references to heroes from various universities. The passage seems to be a snippet from a larger educational or biographical note.
A description of a garden party hat highlights trims with a single flower or velvet ribbon in pink, blue or rose tones. The piece emphasizes refined color and simple elegance suitable for outdoor social events.
A fragment describes attire with braided adornments and bright colored ribbons. The reference mentions bound eggs and ornate quill work, implying ceremonial or festive dress details without a complete narrative.
Dr James Rowland Angell president of Yale declares Yale a democratic institution where students work their way through college. He says self-reliance and merit define scholars, noting education is accessible to all with ambition and industry, not limited to the privileged. The piece highlights the democratization of higher education.
Colleen Moore's Irene dazzles with winter revue scenes featuring sleighs snowballs fur trimmed maidens and skaters. A grand finale shows massive spotlights and color filtrations. The production is touted as the season's major spectacle and opens at the Strand for three days.
Gene Stratton-Porter’s geatest story is filmed as The Keeper of the Hoes. McCall’s Magazine notes the screen version with a standout eleven year old actress likely to become a major star. Stratton Monroe, granddaughter of the novelist, appears as Little Scent in a prominent cast. Crest theatre shows Wednesday through Friday.
Weathered by rain the major leagues staged a reduced schedule with Detroit’s Ed Wells and Walter Johnson trading shutouts in a 1-0 game while Jim Hawards earned a fourball save for the White Sox in a 10-5 win over the Red Sox. George Abe led Cleveland past the Yankees 5-2 as Pat Volline was ejected for protest. AL hits leader AL Simmons homered in Philadelphia’s 7-2 triumph over St Louis, and Browny Sisler extended his hitting streak to 11. The sugar pill note appears as an odd aside about a $2,000,000 day for Americans.
The Camel cigarette promotes itself as a social sign of friendship. It claims to create friendly understanding wherever lit and highlights Turkish and Domestic tobaccos blended for a unique, lasting flavor with no aftertaste.
American League standings show New York and Philadelphia near the top with scattered losses. Yesterday Cleveland beat New York while Philadelphia also posted a win. Tomorrow's schedule includes Boston versus St Louis, and Detroit against New York with several other matchups listed across cities.
Fragmentary text mentions Urtington at Cedar, Ottunora at Rook Island, Busque at Waterloo, Moline at Maryballtown suggesting obscure or partial matchup notes with place names and teams.
Public notice states Nellie B. Quimby appointed administratrix by the District Court of Union County Iowa for the estate of Alonzo Quimby deceased. Creditors must present claims to the court within legal time. The notice references a May 1926 date and local events surrounding Saint Malachy’s church ceremony.
A fragmented page mentions dubious medical claims and patent remedies. It references alleged healings, drug dealers, and a dubious system of treatment. It also notes a Drake University graduate and a Monday morning commencement exercise.
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