Creston Daily Advertiser Notice and Masthead
The Creston Daily Advertiser is published on weekdays by The Creston Advertiser-Gasette Co with Davenport and W A Roseberry as publishers. It lists a city and county seal, post office filing dates, and Associated Press rights and republication notes for local and dispatched news.
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Creston Advertiser-Gasette Co
Davenport
W. A. Roseberry
Nppicvat Cyty
County Papel
Creston
Iowa
Associated Press
Eee
Signs at Crossings Impair View and Endanger Motors
The Orient Independent argues that large road signs at railroad and interurban crossings obstruct drivers’ views, heighten accident risk, and spoil countryside beauty. It urges property owners to show consideration and favors summary action despite existing laws permitting signs.
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Orient Independent
Iowa Senators Race Delayed by Heat and Holidays
The piece notes that several candidates have declared for the 1926 U S Senate race but Iowa voters show little interest now. Health of Senator Cummins could influence a bid. Most Iowans favor vacation plans over politics as winter nears.
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United States Senate
Cummins
Brothers of
Iowa
Iowa Senator Cummins Faces Primary Challenge in 1926
The Fort Madison Evening Democrat notes that Cummins may struggle to win a nomination due to advanced age, echoing 1908 critiques of Allison, though it praises his solid representation, influence, and large following in the U.S. Senate.
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United States Senate
Cummins
Allison
Iowa
State
National Legislative Assembly
Fort Madison Evening Democrat
Dawes Fighter Praised for Quick Actions and Fair Play
The Shenandoah Sentinel World extols Charles G. Dawes as a fighter who acts quickly and fights fair. It compares him to Theodore Roosevelt, notes his ability to wake the sluggish senate, and says Americans admire Dawes for pursuing justice and good citizenship.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Charles G. Dawes
Dawes
Boston
Montana
Senate
Shenandoah
Sentinel
A Shopkeeper’s Vision of Beauty
A shopkeeper argues beauty is mankind’s aim but cannot teach spiritual truths to the starving. He urges making living easier through waste reduction, economic justice, improved production and distribution, and better training so all have time to pursue higher goods. He cites Edward A. Filene in The Saturday Evening Post.
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Edward A. Filene
Saturday Evening Post
Let Farmers Alone
A Centerville Iowa letter quotes the National Council of the Farmers Cooperative Marketing Association urging Congress to let farmers settle their own problems. It condemns price fixing and political nostrums while praising farmers’ drive for industrial peace and practical, businesslike farming methods.
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National Council of the Farmers Cooperative Marketing Association
Congress
Moseses
Centerville Lowegian
Crime News Moving Pages Delights or Disappoints Newton Readers
The Newton News laments shifting crime stories from page six to other pages and criticizes editors for pleasing the fair women’s club by placing crime news inside the paper. The piece argues this move boosts publicity value but a dissatisfied public remains.
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Fair Women’s Club
Newton News
Greatness and lasting value in human character
The piece argues greatness stems from lasting work and noble character rather than fame. It highlights elements like truth, love, justice, and sympathy as enduring forces, shaping individuals who inspire and endure beyond praise or critique. It notes greatness is its own prophet and measured by constructive impact. The other column reflects on perceived cost of living in the early nineteenth century versus today, debunking the notion of cheaper days by examining wages, transportation, education, and everyday hardships.
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Creston
Northwest
Earth
Fremont County
Red Oak Express
Trade builds cities and home stores
The Fremont County Herald argues merchants and patrons form a mutual economy. Local shops connect Sidney to global supply sources, offer essentials and advice, and thrive only with community support. Supporting home stores aids civic progress and prosperity.
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Sidney
Fremont County Herald
Cost of living figures from agriculture department report
A recent agriculture department release highlights cost of living trends with emphasis on farm inputs and consumer prices. The brief notes upward pressures on groceries and energy costs affecting households nationwide.
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Department of Agriculture
The Open Road Promises 5 Million Motor Campers
The Ames Tribune notes that 5,000,000 motorists will travel highways this summer seeking recreation. They are expected to spend nearly half a billion dollars. Despite congestion and accidents, automobiles are seen as beneficial for health, sanity, and a broader outlook.
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Ames Tribune
Good Roads Campaign Calls for Unified Iowa Group
The Iowa Good Roads association seeks members to form a strong central organization to lead the road improvement effort. The Newton News urges farmers to unite, noting four years of farm district talk and calling for action so motorists pay for roads they use.
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Lowa
Iowa Good Roads Association
Newton News
Race to buy the nation’s largest dailies by Munsey and Curtis
The Malvern Leader notes a race between William Randolph Hearst? No, between Munsey of New York and Curtis of Philadelphia to acquire the largest metropolitan dailies. It suggests four or five men may soon own most big dailies, while country weeklies and small-city papers remain independent, totaling about fourteen thousand titles reaching most households.
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Munsey
New York
Curtis
Philadelphia
Malvern
Interstate highway markings to become uniform nationwide
Conferences across the country discuss standard marking for roads as travel spans multiple states. The federal government works with state highway commissions to promote uniform markings across interstate routes as motorists cross state lines.
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Centerville
Local residents begin travel for business and convention
Will Hower leaves for Corning and Gravity to handle business interests while John Harsiaw tft heads to Omaha for several days at the Disabled World War Veterans national convention. Mr and Mrs M F E McCauley return after a weekend with the McCauley family in Winterset. The Guthries of St Joseph Missouri depart after visiting T A Guthrie and family.
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Will Hower
Corning and
Gravity
John Harsiaw
Omaha
M. FE. McCauley
Mr. McCauley
Tom McCauley
Winterset
W. T. Guthrie
St. Joseph, Mo
Mr. Guthrie
T. A Guthrie
Kiwanis International Chief Praises Local Club Integrity
George H. Ross, past Kiwanis International president from Toronto, tells Kiwanis fans at their annual convention that the success of Kiwanis lies in local clubs. He urges clubs to reflect community business, professional and agricultural life and to recruit members who value service as a joy and duty.
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Kiwanis
Associated Press
St. Paul
Kiwanis International
George H. Ross
Toronto
Canada
Kiwane
Visiters and funeral attendance noted in Creston scene
Ee J Hateh of Omaha arrived in Creston on Monday for a short business visit. Mrs. Jess Osher and son Harles left for Marshalltown Monday afternoon after attending the funeral of her sister Mrs. James Pelton.
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Ee J Hateh
Omaha
Creston
Jess Osher
Harles
Marshalltown
James Pelton
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Creston ‘Daily Advertiser
Crime News
W. A. Durrette
Northwestern Ready Roofing CO
Veterans
Indiana
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Standard Oil Company
Orion
Ee Coma
Standard Oil Building
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
Trimmer
Gatier
Creston Hotel
F. M. Trimmer
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