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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1927
Page
4
Rome June 206 Pope praised the U S Catholic episcopacy for aid in truthfully presenting Catholics in Mexico. He lamented Chinese tribulations caused by foreign doctrines and warned of declining birthrates. He said Mexico's church and faithful seek religious liberty, but family size may shrink further unless immigration or societal support increases child rearing.
Charles Lindbergh, the New York to Paris aviator, mingled with London's elite at a Derby charity ball. Society writer notes he had little to say to pretty girls except Miss Poppy Baring who introduced him to celebrities. Gossips link Miss Baring with Prince George. she belongs to London’s bright young set.
Des Moines to Des Moines Good and cloudy conditions mark most of the state towns with some areas showing clear skies or mixed clouds. Several cities report good travel conditions though Council Bluffs notes cloudy skies and light slipperiness on roads.
More than 5 500 Indian boys and girls enrolled in juvenile agricultural clubs this year, Interior Department reports. Last year club members produced valued at 43 752 including corn potatoes vegetables poultry and farm animals. Hannah High Hawk a 12 year old full blood Sioux of the Cheyenne River Reservation SD won high honors in the corn club and received a free trip to the national corn congress.
The Creston Monarchs defeated Nevinville 14 to 9 on Nevinville's diamond as Armour's plant club lost 10 to 6 to Atlantic and the Blackhawks fell 10 to 5 to Kent. Nevinville used three pitchers led by Reckner and Peak to try to slow the Monarchs' batting.
Cedar Rapids Iowa June 18 two young men Russell Ducko Dover Delaware and Dewey Morgan Elgin Illinois held for grand jury on charges of holding up a dime-novel fashion on the Lincoln highway. They blamed two girls for their predicament saying if the girls had not wanted to ride the train they would not be in this fix they refused to name the girls. No girls were present. Identified by C E B Johnson and party of motorists as the robbers. Bail set at 5000 each and they face jail until September if not pleading guilty.
A crowd of 35 000 to 40 000 packed Washington Park for the American Derby. Five starters faced the post after Black and White withdrew, with Whiskery Buddy Bauer Hydromel and Dolan among the top contenders for the 25000 prize. The mile and a half race was expected to finish around 5 o clock.
A Byron fragment contends youth and love surpass fame. The speaker finds true glory in the bright eyes of a beloved rather than in praise or poetry.
The Savan Nah becomes the first steam vessel to cross the Atlantic, arriving in Liverpool in 1819 amid cheers. The voyage marks a milestone for steamship transit linking America and Europe with a new era of transatlantic travel.
A compact reflection citing Revelation 1 19 and Longfellow urges writers to record both observed deeds and inner thoughts. The quote invites examination of what one has seen and what resides in the heart, linking vision with honest writing.
An Iowa City report cites Prof. Edward B. Reuter of the University of Iowa linking falling birth rates to rising immigration pressure and financing of childrearing. He notes education and material life costs push families toward smaller sizes while urbanization and leisure reduce the appeal of large families.
Rodney Dutcher reports Washington’s Lindbergh day drew crowds and commerce while the pilot resisted commercialization. Officials sought to capitalize on his fame with stamps, posters, and name branding, despite modest funding and mixed public sentiment. The event highlighted political attacks on Lindbergh’s father and a surge of business activity across multiple industries attracting visitors and media attention.
A newspaper puzzle presents a 13 letter and a 9 letter word as the key to an easy yet challenging crossword. Clues span practical items, body parts, measurements, insects, vehicles, and musical notes with scattered abbreviations and themed hints.
In 1924 fires burned 29,000,000 acres at a cost of about 100,000 dollars per day, highlighting immense environmental and financial damage from the widespread blazes.
Nurses favor MELLO GLO French Process Face Powder for its purity and non drying feel. It stays on longer and keeps skin shine away, improving the complexion. Newcomb & Matthews advertise this product as beneficial to users.
The Iywa Christian Endeavor union elected Rev. L. W. Harper of Marshalltown as president at its convention in Oskaloosa Iowa June 200. Rev. R B Haney of Webster City was re elected vice president Rev Tom F Campbell of Fairfield was chosen general secretary and Mrs Clana Talbot of Des Moines appointed another officer.
The treasurer’s report identifies regional vice presidents: H. J. Creviston of Des Moines, Oron Hawley of Sioux City, Rev. John Kauffman of Donnellson, and Rev. Warner Muir of Osceola.
A Life gossip snippet mentions Lulu inviting Marge and Bess hosting over the weekend for shooting, noting husbands are plentiful. The exchange hints at social planning and leisure in a light domestic tone.
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