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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1925
Page
3
Publication disclaimers and ownership statements from the Reston Daily Advertiser describe weekday editions, publisher names Carl Davenport and W A Roseberry, and Associated Press rights. It notes republication rights and date references to 1904 and March 7, with postal registration details for Creston Iowa.
A community alert warns residents about stock swindlers who use well printed, glossy materials to lure cautious shoppers into risky investments. It notes hundreds of thousands drained despite prior warnings and urges people not to buy stocks from strangers or trust printed or drawn projections without verified backers.
The St. Joseph Gazette warns readers to avoid speculative stock flotations and asks for citizen advice before signing any agreement. It urges investing in proven ventures or bonds with known value, favoring safe, yielding options over gambling ventures and warning against slick promoters seeking 10 to 30 percent returns.
A Chicago man Stefan Straszowski faces liquor law charges over operating a still. his limited English and his wife’s broken phrasing illustrate immigrant challenges. The column argues that foreign-born individuals and their descendants dominate crime in cities and calls for tighter immigration checks to improve quality.
The piece argues roses symbolize infinite cultivation and beauty. It cites rose growers who push limits in culture and notes Whitman’s idea of messages from God found in daily life, framing the rose as a letter of beauty and growth.
Shenandoah Sentinel-World argues against the adage that opportunity only knocks once. It urges daily original thinking, learning from yesterday’s mistakes, and using outdated sayings as inspiration or caution. The piece promotes progress through independent reasoning and cautions against uncritical belief in old proverbs.
President Homer H. Seerly of the State Teachers College in Cedar Falls declares in a baccalaureate address that the present era is the best in world history. He cites progress in intelligence, education, homes, and churches driving human freedom toward wider prosperity and peace.
Dr William Oxley Thompson retiring president of Ohio State University tells the University of Iowa graduates that true education aims to serve humanity and alleviate distress. He warns against seeking only ease, calls for faith, leadership, and moral responsibility, and stresses the need for ethical idealism in work and life.
Manila reports the insular coastguard begins shaping a future Philippine navy. Brigadier General Crame and Interior Secretary Agoncillo approved arming and equipment transfers for coastguard sailors who volunteer for service abroad and ashore. The force numbers 300 officers and men, some providing their own uniforms.
W. N. Miller has returned to his home in Orient after a brief visit there, resuming his usual activities.
League standings and yesterday results with scores for Boston Cleveland Detroit Philadelphia New York St Louis and Chicago Washington. Pairings and schedule show games tomorrow including Cincinnati New York Chicago Brooklyn St Louis and Philadelphia Cincinnati. regional scores list Wichita Des Moines Lincoln Oklahoma City Denver Tulsa St Joe Omaha with Denver at St Joe and Lincoln at Wichita tomorrow.
Racine Wisconsin June 9 What the student body of the Council of the Episcopal church expects from the church in today’s religious controversy will be set by the National Student Council assembly June 18 24. Across 100 colleges students answered a questionnaire about creedal form science religion Bible and college impact. Eight discussion groups will rotate daily so students from across the nation can debate. A final forum will translate group findings into policy for the next triennium leading to the New Orleans convention in October.
Horace Treeley’s historic ride in a stagecoach driven by Hank Monk when Nevada’s frontier era touched Reno in the 1860s was recalled as a gift watch once belonging to Monk arrived at a local jewelry store for repair. The timepiece reportedly has English-made works and an 18 karat gold case.
The article lists a weight of eight and a half ounces and a watch made by St. Shreve in San Francisco. Inscribed with a testimonial of appreciation for Hank Monk from many friends including W. Thompson Jr and George Hearst. Mrs L A Pickney returns home after a visit. Bernard Fry and M Thompson travel to Farham for a relatives visit.
Lyle R. Sullivan of Bridgewater faced a notable business matter in Creston today requiring his attention as reports detail a local financial engagement connected to Sullivan.
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