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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1924
Page
3
The Creston Daily Advertiser lists subscription prices for city carrier, Union and adjoining counties, and outside counties. Rates cover 3 months, 6 months and 1 year with monthly alternatives and advance payment terms. The paper operates as official city and county publication with Associated Press news use restrictions.
Argentina rejoices as a new pension law grants full-pay retirement after 25 years of work. It funds the program by a 5 percent earnings levy on all workers, a levy the public dislikes, reflecting a broader unease with tax-funded government spending.
The 1923 canal records show Panama handling 247 tons of shipping to Suez's 227 tons, reversing 1922's ratio. Analysts cite rising American coast to coast use and cheaper passage as Panama's edge, plus a broader shift of international trade toward the Pacific away from Atlantic and Indian routes.
A Illinois Agricultural Association survey shows rural audiences listening to broadcasts as farm programs expand. The American Farm Bureau Federation started a weekly farm radio service via KYW aiming to blend university and chautauqua style content with practical farm data.
From Volcano House on the Island of Hawaii scientists report Halemaumau and the Kilauea crater erupting violently with daily explosions. Dust clouds, lightning, rock avalanches, and earthquakes disrupt the region as the pit enlarges from 2,000 by 1,800 feet to about 2,500 by 4,000 feet.
A survey report from Clyde P. Ross of the Interior Department describes a combined desert and jungle in southwestern Arizona along the Gila River. Underground water sustains abundant flora under the scorching sun.
Des Moines reports the Iowa state fair will feature a special match race on August 22 with Single G Margaret I tion and Sir Roch, the fastest pacing horses. The $5,000 purse plus over $27,000 in horse purses and $10,000 in auto racing prizes promise a record attendance. If rain, the race shifts to August 24.
Baseball standings and recent results listed for American and National Leagues with yesterday games and upcoming matchups. Included are teams such as Washington Philadelphia Cleveland Detroit Chicago St Louis New York Boston Brooklyn Cincinnati Pittsburgh and Western League leaders plus recent scores and pending games.
A series of warranty deeds recorded at the Union County Recorder reports transfers from J. J. Bennet and wife to Gladys L Hun. Nellie Af DeLay and others to Fre and Katine Dean. Elizabeth M. Bartle and husband to E E McCreary. Deed dates range from February 7 1924 to June 14 1924 with amounts 11900 6500 and 3150. Parcels include parts of section 21 township 72 range 28 and a Preston area Lot 226 in West Preston.
Nine Spanish executioners have organized a union to demand bigger salaries due to the high cost of living and the risks of their calling. They have faced threats of death as a result of their duties in carrying out capital punishment.
San Antonio Justice of Peace Ben S Fisk notes he has officiated at 9267 weddings since taking office on November 1, 1906. He asserts most marriages have held and reflects on his long career.
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