Food costs rise slightly in May over April
The Associated Press reports the retail cost of food in May was about one half of one percent higher than in April per a Bureau of Labor Statistics study.
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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1925
Page
5
The Associated Press reports the retail cost of food in May was about one half of one percent higher than in April per a Bureau of Labor Statistics study.
The report notes that for the year ending last May 15 prices increased approximately 7.5 percent.
Des Moines reports that about ten thousand fewer harvest hands will be needed in the west southwest and northwest according to State Labor Commissioner Urick who provides the estimate.
Lydia Colburn born in Yorkville Illinois lived in Creston after 1888 with husband George Woods Colburn who died in 1919. She supported Benevolent and Hospital societies, helped found the Ladies Literary Circle, was an Episcopalian, and mother to Sara Minnie Howard M and Frank G Colburn. She died Wednesday evening after months of suffering, survived by siblings Minnie Davisson Frank M Elmer and others.
The Hatch Motor Company reports the sale of a Ford touring car to Albert Pierson a Ford coupe to H H F Wilkins and a Ford touring car to P L Kepner.
The Screen recounts a near disaster during a fight scene between Jack Hoxie and Jack Pratt for Ridin Thunder filmed on Arizona cliffs. Despite injuries they created a genuine exhibition, aiding the film’s record as an actual encounter. Also on screen Milton Sills stars in I Want My Man at the Strand with Doris Kenyon and a supporting cast.
The film adaptation credits Struthers Burt as author of the original novel The Interpreter's House. First National produced the movie under Earl Haltoe supervision with direction by Janabert ili yer.
A Friday issue error stated Hickey Furniture was closed but the store remains open. Miss Mona Siddons has accepted a position at Central Drug Store.
The cabinet will likely take measures against Communist leaders including Dorlot and Doriot. Premier Painleve will address parliament on collusion between leaders and Rifian tribesmen in Morocco and seek removal of parliamentary immunity for the communist deputy. Potential charges include treason as the socialists threaten cabinet stability.
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