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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1922
Page
3
The Creston Advertiser Gazette Co issues the Creston Daily Advertiser and affiliated titles as the official city and county paper. It lists contact numbers and carrier rates for weekly, monthly, and annual subscriptions.
A reminiscence recalls old time church entertainments where ice cream socials on bankers lawn drew families on Thursday evenings. Young couples courted after twilight, golf croquet, lanterns, and large church basements turning out desserts and a dime meal.
The writer reflects on old-time church suppers and ice cream socials as wholesome gatherings for young people. He notes women routinely washed dishes and men resisted modern entertainments, imagining a return to croquet in patent leather shoes and formal attire.
A Farmingdale New York widow Mrs Alice Turner was rattled by a fierce storm as lightning struck her home twice. Despite minor damage and no injuries the widow fainted after the second bolt challenging the belief that lightning never strikes twice in the same place.
The article outlines nursing as a field closely tied to women, linking to many professions. It calls for select students, comprehensive education, and exposure to related roles to prevent sickness and restore health, highlighting rewards like achievement, respect, and independence.
A Cedar Rapids Republican comments that Iowa’s pessimists should be glad, noting a Chicago judge who collapsed after hearing 6,500 divorce pleas over the past two years, reflecting on judicial strain and social pressures.
The Eagle Grove journal argues against women seeking office while Webster City notes the state board of control returned 330000 unexpended dollars to the treasury. Des Moines criticizes Pinchot’s campaign funding, and Sioux City questions Maxi Oser’s motives in courting Mathilde McCormick.
In the Iowa Union County district court April Term 1922 the guardian E N Dougherty files a Final Report and Petition for Discharge in the matter of J Pettigrew Incompetent. Hearing set for June 19 1922 at 2 PM in Creston Court House. Interested parties Sarah H Hood C Pettigrew La Mar Pettigrew and others advised to govern themselves.
Mr. and Mrs. Pinckney from near Macksburg were Sunday guests at Mrs. Mary Blair’s home. Mrs. Blair and her granddaughter Mary Blair accompanied them home for a few days. A rough rider broncho busting show was held Wednesday night in Afton. Frank Brown is visiting his brother Dr. Ira C. Brown. Mrs. Ella Goddard called on Mrs.
Community notices recount visits, health updates, and social events in Afton Iowa and nearby towns. Highlights include Clyde Blair visiting his mother Mrs. Mary Blair, a promising health report from Des Moines doctors, and a busy schedule of dances, dinners, and family visits. The M B E Aid fundraiser netted over 26 dollars, with several families traveling to Creston, Murray, and Des Moines for events and care.
The article explains prickly heat in hot weather and outlines care for infants. It covers removing excess clothing, cool baths, starch or soda baths, avoiding soap on inflamed skin, handling the baby gently, and using a baking powder blend for chafing. Emphasizes cleanliness and careful diaper washing between uses.
Quarantine placed on Jas. Haleys due to scarittina illness. Family illness spans the household with concern for Hetle daughter Orma while the son recovers.
Billy Evans notes Jim Thorpe once the greatest all round athlete who was released by Portland to make room for younger blood. He recalls Stockholm 1912 decathlon wins and chronicles Thorpe’s strengths in football, speed and defense, while highlighting his weak batting and curve-ball trouble in baseball.
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