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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1924
Page
4
Creston Iowa June 11 1924 G W McCornack treasurer certifies the report as a correct summary of the finances for the period January 1 to May 31 1924.
Imperial Airways plans an after-dinner express night service between London and Paris. The service would run at about 100 miles an hour, letting business travelers dine in London and reach Paris by bedtime. Planes with sleeping berths would operate overnight to distant Europe.
The company announced it will pursue expansion into European capitals as part of its strategy, outlining investments and anticipated market entry timelines. Further details on specific cities or funding were not disclosed in the available text.
New York authorities telegraphed to secure a bed for Frank Minnick, the Buffalo slayer, at Sing Sing prison. Sheriff Tyler of Erie county arranged the placement to ensure Minnick would have accommodation upon arrival.
Colonel Randal Holles returns to England as war with Holland looms and seeks aid from His Grace of Albemarle. At the Paul's Head Martha Quinn hosts a dinner where Sylvia Farquharson appears. Tucker Rathbone and Etheredge urge a dangerous political gambit while a letter from Albemarle offers a safe post in the Indies.
Holles agrees to a confidential post with Albemarle after a tense exchange with Tucker and Rathbone. Albemarle promises advancement if Holles proves loyal, while Mrs. Quinn senses a rising fortune as Holles plans a return to service in the Indies within a week.
A dense broadcast schedule lists stations from Atlanta to Washington with concert talks and dances, followed by baseball standings and yesterday’s results for the National and Western leagues. It notes games scheduled for tomorrow and mentions college programs and city notices.
A new turtle factory is being established on the Lacorpede Islands off West Australia’s northwest coast. The venture will source green and hawksbill turtles for processing.
On the island, workers will be treated on site at a special factory and the edible flesh will be shipped to Lon.
Bangkok scenes reveal Siam’s monarch composing daily love verses to his queen. He built a villa at the country retreat named Sifan Raj Radi, the Royal Garden of Love, while attending scout maneuvers.
In Helena Montana officials warn that 100 percent health conditions in the area may force St. Peter's Hospital to shutter its doors. Officials appeal for outside contributions as a remedy to mounting deficits threatening the facility.
Letter from L. T. Carter of Brooklyn describes chronic constipation relief after three days on Kellogg's Bran. He recalls prior failed remedies and praises the product as gentle on the intestines and permanently effective, with a money back guarantee and cooking guidance.
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