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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1922
Page
6
Advertises Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a quick fix to darken gray or faded hair. Claims it darkens naturally after one or two applications and improves appearance, noting it is a toilet product not a medical cure.
The city of Tokyo and its suburbs experience a yearly population growth of 150 000 residents. This steady increase affects housing, infrastructure, and urban planning as officials monitor demographic trends.
The American Legion Auxiliary of Champagne Post No. 70 met at Holly Hall in regular session. Eight new members were welcomed and a Flag Day program featured vocal and piano solos. Fathers of Auxiliary members, Poppy Girls, and Legion boys attended after the program, followed by refreshments and dancing. The hall decorations included many flags and electric fans eased the heat.
Mr and Mrs Williamy Cusack were married in Washington DC at St Patrick s rectory on June Sth and arrived in Creston this morning to make their future home Mrs Cusack formerly Elizabeth Gentle of Creston.
Hon. Scott Skinner has moved his insurance office from the Creston National Bank Building to the room over the Iowa State Savings Bank formerly occupied by Ralph Stream.
The article notes that writing existed in Crete around two millennia B C. It highlights early literacy and suggests a long tradition of written record keeping on the island.
Elizabeth Carroll born in 1847 in Bureau County Illinois died June 12 1922 approaching her seventy fifth birthday She married WO Clark in 1867 moving from Kossuth to Union County Iowa then Grant township They later lived in Creston Des Moines and died with two children Charles W Clark and Mrs Leona Hi both of Des Moines She was active in Methodist church life and lay leaders Funeral at Shannon City Methodist Church and Harmony Cemetery burial beside her husband conducted by C gs Strycker
Mrs. Stella B Case and Mr J E Hansell were united in marriage at the Methodist parsonage Wednesday evening at 6 00 oclock Rev J W Goodsell performed the ring service The groom has long resided in town and the bride has lived in Spaulding township and Creston Friends extend best wishes Mrs A M Reed and Miss Laurette Case witnessed the ceremony.
Manager Eller Metzger oversees carpenter work at the Willard entrance to increase air flow. Transom windows and doors are being altered to enhance cooling with fans during hot nights this summer.
At the Seventh Day Adventist church Elder Schwindtz speaks tonight on who changed the Sabbath from seven to first day. Some say Christ, others the Apostles, some the Roman church. What does the Bible say on this subject. Come tonight and hear this lecture. H L Dawson.
An advertisement claims Freezone instantly relieves corn pain when applied with a finger and soon allows the corn to be removed. The drugstore bottle costs a few cents and is said to remove hard corns soft corns and those between the toes without soreness or irritation.
Mrs. Robert McColl hosted the Carnation Club on June 14 with readings on the flag and a solo by Mrs. Prown. Guests included Mrs. Boyce, Mrs. Armstrong, Mrs. Jackson, and Mrs. Judge Scofield of Carthage. A Laurel Grove No. 16 Woodman Circle meeting for a State Manager Mae B. Furman communication is set for Friday at 1:30 at 401 South Maple Street.
Creston Circle No 67 members are summoned to gather at Potter Post hall on Friday afternoon. All members urged to attend.
Members of the W B A of the Maccabees will gather for a regular session Friday evening June 16 at the I O O F hall. Close attendance is urged as several important business matters are to be discussed and acted upon.
Lamp shades appear less colorful and intricate now, blending into room schemes. Ivory silk or parchment shades have become popular for bedrooms, pairing well with chintz hung rooms.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the B. of R. T. will be entertained by Mrs. C. W. Graham at her home 317 North West Chestnut street on Friday afternoon. Each member is asked to bring a friend. Refreshments will be served.
Mrs G L Lewis hosted the Aloaha Club Wednesday afternoon with social time and dainty refreshments. This will be the last meeting until September. The ladies plan a picnic for July 14 with their husbands, and Mrs Fred Jones and her daughter of Des Moines visited the Chib.
Mrs Carl Selander hosted a gathering of several ladies at a luncheon on Wednesday as a courtesy to Mrs Peterson of Ottumwa. The event followed a social afternoon.
The Loyal Workers class of the Methodist church met at Mrs. A. W. Tucker's home. After devotionals and a business session a program featured Bible readings and verses by Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. Briggs, Mrs. Mix, and Miss Christina Jones, plus vocal selections. A luncheon of strawberries cake and iced tea followed.
A baby girl named Ruth Ellen Miller was born this morning at the home of Mr and Mrs Glen Miller 919 Adair Street.
Miss Neva Olinger of Afton shopped in Creston today. Mrs Clell King of Afton visited relatives in the city. Lauder Fleming attended to business in town. Ed Walstrom of Fontanelle was a business caller. Miss Bernice Hookey of Kent shopped this afternoon. M P Mack of Ottumwa attended to business. Mrs E M Lipsett of Bridgewater returned home after a brief visit. Mrs Jennie Wadell returns tonight from Peoria Illinois after visiting relatives.
A thoughtful note blends biblical verse Galatians 6 9 urging perseverance in well doing with a Turkish proverb praising patience as the gateway to paradise.
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