For Rent Classified Ads Offer Various Modern Homes and Rooms
A collection of rental notices lists modern flats offices and houses for rent or sale. Items include three and four room apartments, five and six room houses with garages, furnished suites, housekeeping rooms, and a new six room home near a school. Contact details and ready dates are provided for each listing.
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Davenport
Maple Street
Advertiser Office
J. T.long
Agnew
Goodsell & Goodsell
Farmers & Merchants Bank
For Sale Notices Include Calf to Ice Box Items
A crowded string of classified sale notices lists livestock including a young calf a fresh cow and a two year old heifer plus vehicles like a Willys Knight Dodge sedan and Ford roadster and household items such as an ice box porch swing and sanitary cot with various contact methods and locations across town. Multiple businesses advertise items from belts to wagon scales and auto parts alongside real estate prospects and bond services.
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Liberty Bonds
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Iernsey
Willys Knight
W. Howard
North Walnut
She T
C. K E. Hart & Son
Will Davenport
South Bill
South Branch Crossing
Earl Moreland
New York Ave
Chestnut St
J. H. Oshel
Iewa
Ebi
Wanted help wanted wallpaper cleaning painting
Classified notice listing two help wanted ads. C Schoonover seeks wallpaper cleaning service, contact via phone 227. B L Lombard seeks painting and paper hanging, contact via phone 425 1-3.
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C. Schoonover
B. L. Lombard
Wanted help and crafts jobs advertised in Ohio notice
Eld erly man seeks housekeeper with references and a phone contact. R W Quinn invites samples and estimates for paper hanging and painting. W O Bickel advertises wallpaper cleaning experience with local contact. Fashion Embroideries at 1215 Lima Ohio seeks ladies in their locality to embroider linens at home.
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R. W. Quinn
W. O. Bickel
Lima
Ohio
Lost brown traveling bag reported
A brown traveling bag is missing and was last seen in the vicinity of the office. Return the bag to this office to claim a reward.
Construction and loan ads for local contractor firms
M C Edwards contractor and builder lists phone 674. Dreas operates over Owen bakery at 318 W Montgomery phone 141. Agent Mrs Mahan is referenced. For abstracts and loans see Fidelity Abstract and Loan Company with J V Richardson as president.
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M. C. Edwards
Dreas
Owen Bakery
W. Montgomery
Fidelity Abstract & Loan Company
J. V. Richardson
Harry Hood & Co moves to 316 West Montgomery
The firm will rent new Fords to drive your elf handle used cars storage gas and oil and wash cars Glen Steel will run the repair shop and guarantee his work CARD OF THANKS We express gratitude to friends and neighbors for service and sympathy during the illness and death of our husband and father Mrs Lottie Lenhart and family
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Harry Hood & Co’s
West Montgomery
Elf
Glen Steel
Lottie Lenhart
Pamily
Girl Scouts Hike Postponed Regular Meeting Noted
Notice states the Girl Scouts hike is postponed and the regular meeting will be held Thursday night at 7 30 p m.
Local Businesses and Visitors Highlight Creston Scene
A listing of Creston merchants including Dr R A Swanson Chiropractor and Wilson Grocers appears along with services at 107 N Maple Street and 109-111 N Elm. The note adds Knt Miller of Council Bluffs visiting Creston to attend to International Harvester affairs and Brandon England descendants linked to flint shaping for interior decoration.
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Wilson Grocers
Creston Plumbing & Heating O
N. Elmet
Cornice Works
Elm
Knt Miller
Council Bluffs
International Harvester Company
Creston
Brandon
England
Economy and Shrim J Mlacee Tide
A concise note discusses economic factors and a local tide event involving figures named J Mlacee and Shrim. The fragment hints at financial conditions and an upcoming tide-related observation, but details remain unclear.
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Him
Brass at Strand Theatre Opens With Monte Blue
Warner Brothers drama Brass adapts Charles Norris novel and stars Monte Blue as Philip Baldwin in a tale of love, divorce, and unhappy romance. Marjorie Baldwin played by Marie Prevost, plus a notable supporting cast, highlight the film's slice of life plot and dramatic surprises. The Strand Theatre presents the picture tomorrow.
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Philip Baldwin
Monte Blue
Marjorie
Philip
Brass
Warner Brothers
Charles G. Norris
Marie Prevost
Marjorie Baldwin
Harry Myers
Vera Lewis
Irene Rich
Frank Keenan
Miss Dupont
Margaret Seddon
Welen Ferguson
Edward Jobson
Harvey Clark
Cyril Chadwick
Pat O'Malley
Strand Theatre
Farm losses and co op trends in early 20th century
Data shows annual U S farm losses from 1909 to 1919 averaging 2.62 billion dollars. Over 60 million hogs exist, about 9,000 farm cooperatives operate nationwide, and the boll weevil limits cotton by more than 6 million bales yearly. Government spending tops 50 million on boll weevil control with plans for broader crop insurance and continued cooperative growth.
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United States
Leopold Insists He Is Sane May Change Plea
Chicago sources report Leopold and Loeb face trial for kidnapping and killing 14 year old Robert Franks. Leopold J r says he is not insane and will not be made to appear so, despite psychiatrists examining the pair.
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Leopold
Associated Press
Chicago
Janet S
Nathan Leopold, Jr
Richard Loeb
Mg Robert Franks
Loeb
Evening Classified Lede Cites Call-In Reminder
The Advertiser asks readers to telephone the office before noon or as soon after as possible to better serve them. The note emphasizes early contact for timely responses and assistance.
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Noor
Big Sisters Class Meets for All Day Quilt at Edwards Home
The Methodist church Big Sisters class gathers Friday at Mrs L L Edwards home for quilting. Members should bring thimbles and needles and meet at the church at 9 30 am with cars provided to transport to the Edwards residence.
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The
Methodist Church
L. L. Edwards
Edwards
Plum Calls Democrat County Convention
The county Democratic convention called by 8S. A. Plum, party chair, meets 11 o clock Saturday June 28 at the courthouse. It will elect eight delegates to the July 25 Des Moines state convention and eight delegates to the August 1 Des Moines judicial convention. District judicial delegates to be named at the county meeting.
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A. Plum
Des Moi
Nes
Des Moines
Plum
Obituary of M F E Lenhart from Creston area
M F E Lenhart born May 7 1858 in Fulton County Illinois died June 11 1924 at his Highland Township home after a stroke. Survived by wife Charlotte Wray seven children including Wray Lenhart and daughters Anna Callagy Edith Sons Caroline Daice Imogene Lenhart Lenore Lenhart, two sisters Clara Hart Almeda Phelps and brother F W Lenhart. Lifelong farmer and stock raiser with national recognition in his field.
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M. FE. Lenhart
Fulton County
Ilinois
Highland Township
Iowa
Bedford
Elmer
Creston
Charlotte Wray
Anna Callagy
Fast Bakersfield
California
Edith Sons
Omaha
Caroline Daice
Imogene
Lenore Lenhart
Wray Lenhart
Clara Hart
Almeda Phelps
Wallace
Neb
F. W. Lenhart
Kearney
Ned
Lenhart
M E. Church
WCTU Members Send Bouquets to Hospital and City
The W. C. T. U. met in regular session at Mrs. A W. Tucker's home and arranged sixteen bouquets for the hospital and sixteen for local sick residents.
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A W. Tucker
American Legion Auxiliary Meet at McKinley Park Pavilion
The American Legion and auxiliaries plan a Thursday evening gathering at 8 at McKinley Park pavilion. Cards and dancing are planned with refreshments served. Transportation will be provided for those without a way to the park.
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American Legion
Auxiliaries
McKinley Park Pavilion
Congregational Aid to Meet for Quilting at Mrs Miller’s
The Congregational Aid society will hold a Thursday afternoon meeting at 602 West Montgomery Street hosted by Mrs. George Miller. Attendees will spend the afternoon quilting and socializing.
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Congregational Aid
Congregational Aid Society
George Miller
West
Montgomery Street
St Malachys Society Hosts Friday Parish Hall Social
The St Malachys society will hold a social party at the parish hall on Friday afternoon at 2 30. All members and their friends are invited to attend.
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St. Malachy’s Society
Triangle Society Festival Postponed by Weather
The Triangle Society of the Methodist Church has postponed its Friday evening festival due to inclement weather.
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Triangle Society
Triangle Society of the Methodist Church
Presbyterian Aid Society Meeting Hostess Named
Mrs A S Beatty will entertain Presbyterian Aid society members Thursday afternoon at her home 1007 West Adama Street.
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Presbyterian Aid Society
A. S. Beatty
West Adama Street
Church Banquet Set by Congregational Church
The Congregational church people will hold a banquet on June 27 and ask all expected attendees to notify their chairman.
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Congregational Church
Citizens petition to remove Bournemouth peacocks
Bournemouth residents circulate a petition demanding the removal of two peacocks installed by the town council to beautify the city. Neighbors complain of nocturnal cries alarmed a spinster who saw one bird appear in her parlor window.
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Bournemouth
England
Baby Born Aboard London Subway Train
A girl baby was born in the rear car as a London Underground train sped through the subway. Lord Ashfield, chairman of the underground railways, was invited to be the child’s godfather.
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London
Planes Link Wewoka and Cromwell City in Aerial Express
Plans for an aerial express line connect Wewoka Oklahoma with Cromwell City. Two passenger planes and a large bomber are slated to fly the route, signaling a new air link between the oil center and the nonrailroad town.
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Wewoka
Okla
Here
Cromwell City
Pullman Company Fires Exporter in Odd Exchange
In a terse exchange, an exporter calls SAM a buyer and SAM clarifies a departure from Pullman Company. The dialogue hints at employment termination and a note of workplace oddness between two figures, Black and Blue Jay.
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Sam
Pullman Company
No Objection in Hushed Proclamation of Wedding
Brief squib notes a candid marriage proposal exchange quoted as no objection, with a side remark about asking after a mother’s whereabouts. The fragment captures a light, domestic moment attributed to Aggie Squib.
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Darling
Aggie
Restraint Then Angel Not Called Now
A London Opinion item notes a couple exchanging terms around their marriage, contrasting early affection with later restraint. The husband jokes that not calling his partner anything shows self-control, reflecting evolving speech in domestic life.
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London
Tourist confronts gunman over notch on handle
A tourist in Arizona hears a shot and encounters a rough man cutting a notch on his gun handle. The man asks if he has killed a man. the tourist asks why the notch. The killer replies he only cuts them when he misses.
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Arizona
Harvard Lampoon Children Account Europe Trip Debate
A humorous exchange questions funding for a Europe trip. The dialogue doubts whether the planned summer travel is affordable on the children's account and whether sufficient money exists. The quip reflects a campus satire tone.
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Europe
Harvard Lampoon
Klos and McKee Wed In Soon Ceremony
Zelda Klos daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Klos and Dale McKee son of Mr and Mrs J L McKee of are married in a local wedding notice with both families named.
Lorimer-Lorimer Wedding at Methodist Parsonage
Lorimer married this afternoon at 2 o clock at the Methodist parsonage by Rev Homer Baum Gardner.
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Lorimer
Methodist
Homer Baumgardner
Burlington Social Notes Highlight Local Arrivals and Visits
Miss Florence Rinker of Burlington arrives in the city to visit Miss Bernadine Huhn of North Oak Street. Mrs Mulligan returns home from Albia after visiting her daughter Mrs Frank Spellman. Mr Spellman and Hifford Huhn enjoy a two week Burlington vacation from Chicago duties and will visit his mother Mrs K Huhn of North Oak Street.
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Florence Rinker
Burlington
City
Bernadine Huhn
North Oak Street
Mulligan
Albia
Frank Spellman
Spellman Hifford Huhn
Chicago
K. Huin
Gol North Oak Street
Awful Hospital Ordeal Ends After Remed y
A resident recounts two hospital confinements and harsh treatment before credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for saving life. The ad claims the product cleanses catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and heals stomach liver and intestinal ailments promising a money back guarantee through Newcomb & Matthews and other druggists.
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Mayr
Newcomb & Matthews
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Kraft
Botton Park
Calif
Inquire
Creston National Bank
F. E. Agnew
West Adams
M. A. Franklin
North Sycamore
West Howard
Strauss Dr/ Goods Co
Ideal Electric Co
Fairbanks
Creston Iron & Metal Co, Inc
Montgomery
Los
Brown Shoe Store
Adams
L.a. Mm
Agnes Welch
Imperial Cafe
R. A. Swanson
Astern Shoe Store
N. Maple Street
Rea
Gault Bros
Fred W. Doge
Irocer
Conkey
E. Montg. ST
Ford
H. S. Crawford
Prop
Tel
Creston's Food Center
N. W. Cor. Elm and Montg. Sts
W. C. T.U. Meeting
Loyal Berean
Christian Church
Weddins
Fortune’s
Rafael Sabatini
Advertiser
Henderson
Elec
Kirk
Creston Howe. Co
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