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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1925
Page
6
Classified ad rates listed state two cents per word with a minimum charge of 25 cents for Want Ads. The notice outlines pricing details likely from a historical newspaper page. It includes no specific names, dates, or items for sale.
A mixed notice row lists for sale items and properties including a grey frosted Lloyd baby carriage, a cheap duplex income property, a 140 acre farm with good terms, city property and a loan offer of 3000 on solid property, two fresh cows Holstein and Jersey, two pit bull terriers with details, and addresses for contact at 111 North Maple St 505 West Adams St Brick yard area 1201 West Montgomery.
Classifieds seek plain sewing and maid or housework jobs in town, a room in a modern home for a young man, stenography and office work, used cars for sale or trade, a traveling salesman in southern Iowa, and a W T Rawleigh household products distributor position offering up to $100 weekly with training provided in Freeport Illinois.
Several rental listings describe modern five room houses at 807 W Jefferson and a six room house at 819 N Sumner Ave, all ready July 1. Other ads offer seven room houses, furnished rooms, two furnished rooms for light housekeeping, a modern apartment with heat and water, and residences on 510 W Montgomery with available one or two apartments. Inquiries list contact numbers and addresses including 113 N Maple St and Willis & Son.
A classified notice lists a yearling steer for sale with contact at Phone 27 R&.. Flo Smith Beauty Parlor apartment No. 4 Patt's Flat and refers readers to Fidelity Abstract & Loans Company for abstracts and loans. J. V. Richardson, President.
A string of arrivals and departures highlights Creston activity with John Bagnall and J J Camp visiting or returning to office, Grinnell and Adel travelers in town, and many heading elsewhere. Notables include Wayne Bertholf and Cleo Clayton returning from Des Moines events, Mrs. Eastman joining kin in Chicago, and Mrs. Florence traveling to Abingdon Illinois.
The second annual Masonic mid summer picnic gathered Eastern Star and White Shrine members with families at Mc Kinley park. About 200 attended a 6:30 dinner, social hour, and dancing from 9 to midnight with orchestra music. L. F. King received a gift as his family prepares to move to Loveland Colorado.
The Loyal Friends class of a Christian church met Tuesday at the Christensen home on Sycamore Street with 40 members present. The group conducted a business session followed by a social evening of a costume party. Out of town guest Mrs. Ray Cook of St. Joseph, Missouri attended, and refreshments were served.
Mrs George Munson at 5 West Montgomery hosted the Saturday Nighters last evening. Guests included Mrs Roy Jenks of Columbus Ohio Siencre Hicks Powell of New York City and Mrs Wilfred Keith of Owah City. The event featured bridge followed by refreshments.
The Progressive Chautauqua Circle held its annual picnic and graduation at McKinley Park on Tuesday afternoon. Retiring president Mrs J H Woodsum and graduate Mrs W L Cain led the class of 1924 as 20 members answered roll call. Two guests attended, Mrs Baldwin and Mrs Ray Peterson. Court officers elected for 1925 26 include Mrs H S Brown president, Mrs W A Brown vice president, Mrs A L Bourk corresponding secretary, Mrs W L Cain recording secretary, Mrs J Boyd treasurer, Mrs Alise Robinson critic, and Mrs Mae Slaughter parliamentarian. A report on the Des Moines federation convention was read by Mrs Slaughter and Mrs John Hood. A picnic supper closed the meeting.
Indianapolis June 17 Col James A Crain national commander of the American Legion accepted a gift from Indiana the new national headquarters building the first war memorial unit in the state. Governor Ed Jackson praised the Legion and Crain pledged continued service to God and country in peace as in war.
In Keokuk on June 17 the Colored women of Kowa members of the Batenn Star arrive for their annual convention. Local organizations gave a formal welcome last night and the delegates will continue business sessions today.
Mrs. S. BE. Sampson of Red Oak arrived Monday evening to visit her son Dr. F. EB. Sampson and Mrs. Sampson at the Iowana hotel. J. S. Coventry of Des Moines arrived Tuesday evening to visit his daughter Mrs. M. L. Thompson and Mr. Thompson. Carl F. Rehn of Des Moines spent Tuesday evening in Creston on business and social visits.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Vreeland announce the birth of a baby boy at their Murray home on Sunday. Mrs Vreeland will be remembered by Creston pepe as Miss Emma Carlson.
The American Legion Auxiliary gathers this evening at 8 at Mrs. M. F. Stever's home. A Big Sisters class at M. E. church will convene Friday afternoon at Mrs. Wycoff's residence, 310 S. Walnut.
Kent Earl Hoar returns home from Greater Community hospital after a month in care. Neighbors help by plowing his cen and Harry Harrison’s corn for Mrs. Harris in hospital. A Sunday wind storm caused overturned hen houses blown windows and rooted trees. Chester Lease and daughter Mary Leuse visited Creston Tuesday. Farmers applaud chamber after picnic at McKinley park with sandwiches coffee and ice cream then dancing. Threshing Machine Co voters approve purchasing a new separator. Martin Brown family released from scarlet fever quarantine.
Mrs. F V Arebaugh of 205 S Maple St reports back pain over kidneys eased after using Doan's Pills. She feared dizzy spells swollen feet and blurred vision but claims the remedy removed the trouble after others failed. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y adv.
James Carrigan of east of Afton attended to affairs in the city. Mrs. J Porter of Afton left for home after several days with friends. Mr. and Mrs Mark McCrackin and daughter Lola Rea of Orient were in town Tuesday. Mrs. Bova Taylor of Afton visited her sister Mrs Elmer Cummings. Mrs Scully of Superior Neb and Mrs Dille of Detroit Mich returned home after the funeral of Rev Stephen Millholland. Rev Millholland was buried at Zion cemetery this morning.
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