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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1927
Page
5
The piece contrasts two virtue sets beauty purity modesty mercy gentleness fidelity unselfishness for home life with punctuality industry accuracy confidence neatness speed and optimism for business. It cites Helen Woodward’s Through Many Windows noting punctuality and speed matter less than character in work and life.
A reflective piece questions the value of charm and sex appeal as a substitute for competence. It argues the so called “equipment” of personal allure is often overrated and can even hinder professional success by masking true capability.
A woman notes that attractive employees face bias in business as men fear accusations of favoritism when promoting appealing colleagues. She argues the tradition pushes beauty into a professional limit and calls it a social obstacle rather than merit.
At the University of Michigan students show strong opposition to wearing hats in class as a campus poll finds nine of ten against the custom yet 14 of fiftee n observe it. In London Princess Mary takes a charity bazaar sales role appearing at the School of Needlework in Kensington selling cushions, boxes, handbags and toys while joining many British society women in the event.
In Nanterre France Mlle Germaine Dubois a 20 year old dress maker chosen as the towns outstanding example of womanly virtue received a purse from the mayor and municipal board The crown of the rosiere was placed on her in a small ceremony Dubois supports a widowed mother and a younger brother
One of the latest arrivals from India is the Maharanee of Cooch-Behar with her small child. Known as the beautiful Maharanee, she is still young and declares she will never marry again.
Emma Mast, blind for years, is employed by major coffee and tea manufacturers as a coffee taster. Her keen sense of taste in green coffee beans helps maintain blend standards, and she is credited as the only blind person in such a position.
Twenty two year old Gertrude Hrdlicaka led the Vienna Symphony in a major concert to critical acclaim. The previously unknown violinist rose to fame overnight after her dazzling performance.
After ten years of research Miss Kono Yasui earned the Doctor of Science degree becoming Japan's first woman to receive it. Her thesis examined coal structure in Japan, developed in Dr Kenjaro Fujii's laboratory. South Produces Writers Atlanta The south remains culturally distinct, Frances Newman argues, predicting southern writers will dominate in coming years.
Obituary notices honor Hubert Lockridge Croft of Creston born 1897 died June 2 in Albuquerque after World War I service with the Third Division including Marne Argonne and Meuse. Survived by widow Miss Wayne Mullin and children. Also memorial for William Hartman born 1850 in Burlington and died June 16 1927 in Creston, with long Madison county residence and large survivor list. Funeral services held in Winterset with burial there.
Health Service Editor of the Journal of the American Medical Association and Hygeia the Health Magazine outlines current medical editorial perspectives. It discusses updates in public health reporting and professional standards for medical journalism.
Stanford psychologists studied 300 eminent figures to see if high intelligence in childhood predicts later greatness. Many did remarkable early feats from reading to composing and leadership, but ultimate success also hinges on factors beyond IQ, with tests distinguishing great ability from unique genius.
Lon Chaney stars in a Crest theater presentation portraying a ruthless Oriental avenger bent on revenge. Louise Dresser is the English mother, Renee Adoree the Chinese daughter, with Ralph Forbes and Claude King supporting in a notable ensemble cast led by Chaney's intricate makeup and chilling performance.
Richard Dix stars in Knockout Reilly a fast moving comedy drama at the Strand for a three day run. The Paramount production features Dix’s athletic screen persona and a brisk plot.
The Iowa Department of Agriculture reports that biennial sweet clover covered 4,969 acres in Iowa last year. though data for prior years are unavailable, the crop is praised as a reliable bee pasture and soil builder. It replaces alfalfa in several counties along the Missouri River and offers flexible use for grazing hay manure or seed within rotations.
In this saga a young steel puddler rises to a boxing championship after many vicissitudes. Acclaim from earlier work guides him as he navigates revenge and love, tempered by Dix humor and bold human passions.
Dr Brandt delivered an inspiring sermon on Paul life and conscience. The evangelistic party includes singer Plemons Deatherage who will perform nightly with “When they Ring the Golden Bells.” The campaign coordinator promises strong organization and success. next Tuesday Dr Brandt speaks on Between the Woman and the Devil.
The report lists visitors and callers at the Charles Ames home including Mrs. Margaret Holcomb Miss Alice Goin and Miss Opal Harris. Mr and Mrs J W Cain departed Thursday on No 54 for Montana for several weeks visiting relatives. The Pardon and Kilgore households also show visitors and travel plans among Afton Murray and nearby towns.
Des Moines reports a decline in railway accident casualties. Statisticians say public safety campaigns and improved devices reduced deaths and injuries. 1925 figures show 139 killed and 929 injured versus 158/1421 in 1924 and 283/1640 in 1920, with no passenger deaths in 1925.
Mrs. Charles Ames served as a caller at the J. W. Goin residence on Wednesday. Mrs Charley Comer was a cat.
The report details 1925 and 1926 accident figures across rail and highway sectors. It records dozens of workers killed and hundreds injured in train derailments and crossings, shop and track incidents, and general non train accidents.
The report shows 1923 and 1922 had higher railroad accident counts than the preceding year, with 2,786 injured and unspecified fatalities compared to 164 killed and 3,375 injured in 1924, and 203 killed with 41,322 injured in 1920.
Anton Cermack, chairman of the county board, proposes dredging four streams within the city to ease passenger traffic. Shore apartments along Lake Michigan plan motorboat expresses to the business district as part of a broader relief strategy.
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