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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1927
Page
6
The piece titled Sweet Girl Graduate by Frances Warfield places a satirical spotlight on college bundles of wisdom as graduates confess what higher learning did not give them. It mocks the era’s vanity, noting lines about canned chicken cosmetics sportswear and eyebrow plucking as graduation lore.
The passage attacks a female writer, accusing her of posing as an average student and lacking logic. It argues her praise shows she learned to write in a prestigious magazine, implying the college she claims to scorn taught her to think and express herself clearly.
The piece argues that colleges teach life and livelihood more than brand names or pretended sophistication. It contends Frances misreads graduates who read Browning not from duty but enjoyment, suggesting genuine interest drives reading more than social pressure.
The writer argues education remains valuable but warns graduates cannot sustain a high standard of living. He urges faculty to curb campus excesses such as $100 prom dances, asserting parents still owe it to their daughters to pursue higher schooling.
The author cautions that once a high standard of living is established it is hard to reduce it. People delay cutting back saying youth is fleeting and they should enjoy life now, but the anticipated consequences include financial hardship and disillusionment.
A historical note questions the June bride tradition noting ministers and license workers say June brides are no more common than others. The piece also reports a New York incident where a 60 year old grocer and his partner were found dead in a shared life ending in a death by own action pact, reflecting on enduring marriage bonds.
Fred Siebert, 33, attempted to blow up his wife by placing dynamite in the kindling for her morning fire. The description emphasizes a dark, domestic incident with violent intent.
Fanny Ward, a 61 year old grandmother who looks 16, claims it takes 36 muscles to smile and 65 to frown. She notes overworked muscles cause aging and urges the public to smile.
The speaker argues that following strict rules does not guarantee resemblance to a graceful figure. She insists that one either matches the image or not, and most people lack that likeness.
A posthumously published excerpt from Olive Schreiner’s From Man to Man presents a wife’s letter to her husband. The text is described as feministic and reflective of dated viewpoint, focusing on the enduring troubles and trials between men and women.
A 60 year old bridegroom marries his fourth wife in a merger style ceremony. Both decline to learn the other's children and grandchildren. He has four children and 23 grandchildren. she has five children and 15 grandchildren. He jokes that no man understands women until fifty.
Health Service Editor writes for the Journal of the American Medical Association and Hygeia the Health Magazine detailing medical policy, practitioners notes, and public health commentary for physicians and readers.
The talk surveys multiple theories on seasickness, noting unknown causes and failed treatments. Russian physiologist Boldgreff links periodic stomach activity and intestinal irritation to symptoms, observed across humans and animals, with variations by age and sex. Tomorrow: Prevention and Treatment of Seasickness.
Dr Fishbein described a two health talks on seasickness. W W Boldgreff outlines a preventive and treatment system based on experimental findings from stomach and intestinal conditions during seasickness, seen as worth extensive trial.
A long-time sea observer explains how absence of gastric juice activity and fear disrupt digestion, triggering seasickness. He recommends keeping the digestive system in order, avoiding heavy meals, sour drinks in small amounts, and using small atropine doses under medical supervision, plus reducing tobacco. He notes that calm, confident crew behavior and patient food intake help prevent attacks.
The Sioux tell of three maidens chased by bears who sought refuge on a rock that grew from the ground. The bears claws left scratches on the fluted surface, and the maidens used flower ropes to descend. The rock is said to be used by the Thunder God who drums during storms.
Berlin reports a German scientist tested animals with moving pictures. Cats react strongly to on screen animals, dogs ignore images, and birds detect lack of color while reptiles snap at pictures of worms and flies.
The life expectancy of the age American is 55.51 years based on the latest figures. This statistic highlights a short and uneven lifespan across the demographic segment, with potential implications for health policy and social programs.
The Insurance Department of Iowa in Des Moines certifies that Imperial Assurance Company of New York is authorized to transact Fire Motor Vehicles Tornado Windstorm and Cyclone Sprinkler Leakage insurance in Iowa until April 1, 1928. The December 31 1926 sworn statement shows Total Admitted Assets 3482110.35 Liabilities except capital 1303207.87 Capital Paid Up 500000 Surplus over all Liabilities 1678902.48 Surplus as regards Policyholders 2178902.48 The certification is dated April 1927 with Pub date June 24.
Ray Venter, Iowa Insurance Commissioner, certifies that Importers and Exporters Insurance Company is authorized to transact fire, motor vehicle, tornado, windstorm and cyclone insurance in Iowa until April 1 1928. The December 31 1926 statement lists admitted assets 4 516 185 58 liabilities 2 669 217 96 capital paid up 1 000 000 90 surplus 1 846 967 32 as of April 1 1927.
Commissioner of Insurance public notice dated June 24 lists Hudson Insurance Company authorized to transact fire, lightning and motor vehicle insurance until April 1, 1928. It shows December 31, 1926 assets and liabilities including total assets 3 597 798.85, capital 500 000, surplus 738 296.71, policyholders' surplus 1 288 296.71.
A historical note highlights falconry as a continuing cultural and sporting practice in China, reflecting enduring interest among enthusiasts, regional clubs, and traditional hunting communities.
Review of the quarter’s lessons on 1 Peter 5:1-11 notes Peter as a passionate leader with strong faults, and Jesus’ patient guidance. It highlights Peter’s growth from impetuous zeal to steadfast faith, the balance of weakness and strength, and the Gospel’s transformative power for ordinary believers.
Detroit report of two men in a department store who examined many counters before one man’s pocket alarm clock triggered. A detective chased and captured him as he fled. He faces thirty days with no clock, only a calendar.
A 67 year old mother, expelled from her son’s home after sixteen years on the farm, sues for wages for housework. She testified the son promised to support her for life and was awarded 1000 dollars of the 2800 dollars she claimed.
The lesson of humility for Peter is key to receiving new light and truth. Modern Christians often fail here, weakening the church's power as the early Christians did. Patience is harder than activity, but true religion combines patience and discipline with service and growth of the soul.
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