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Newspaper

Creston Daily Advertiser

Location

Creston, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1923

Page

2

Car Crash Severs Youth in New Market

Clarence Kelley, 21, of New Market is hospitalized in a plaster cast with a broken shoulder and fractured spine after a car driven by George Willows left a road, rolled, and crushed Kelley and a companion in Clarinda Monday night. Willows sustained minor injuries.

Clarinda Tra Clarence Kelley New Market Kennelworth Hospital George Willows Willows Kelley John Kelley

Iowa Corn Reaches Average Height Amid Heat

Des Moines reports the corn has reached its average height due to dry weather and hot sun. Oats and summer wheat suffer damage from the heat and dryness. late potatoes also harmed by the dry season.

Des Moines

Army Plane Set to Break Endurance Records

San Diego June 27 Captain L. H. Smith and flier J. W. Richter of Rockwell Field will depart at 4 43 in a De Haviland craft. The pair plan four days and nights aloft aiming to set twelve aerial records including the endurance test.

San Diego Calif L. H. Smith J. WB. Richter Rockwell Field de Haviland

Corning Defeats Chariton 3–2 In Camp Trip Finale

Corning wrapped up a four game trip Sunday with a 3 to 2 win over Chariton. Len derman pitched for Chariton while Merz and Daniels contributed for Corning. Earlier on the tour Corning beat Albia 7 to 0 Melcher 6 to 4 and Pershing 27 to 2 before traveling to Crest.

Camp

Weather outlook for Chicago area June 27

Chicago weather bulletin projects probable showers this afternoon and thunder showers in western and northern sections tonight. Thursday is likely to be cloudy.

Chicago

Weather Summary Local observations past 24 hours

Local observations cover the last 24 hours ending at 7 a.m. Readings detail temperature, precipitation, wind, and cloud cover. Data indicate variable conditions with periods of rainfall and drying trends across the region.

British Unemployment Shows Marked Decrease

London June 27. Unemployment fell on May 14 to 1 168 600 from 1 218 267 on April 30. Ministry of Labor officials call the drop significant, signaling a steady revival in trade. Since early April weekly declines have continued and trade conditions give hope the corner has been turned.

London Ministry of Labor

Mount Etna Eruption Seen From Rome Rampanile

A new vigorous eruption of Mount Etna began again and was visible for miles. Rome observers report lava flows at about one kilometer per hour, according to Prof. Carrara in a Rome dispatch.

London Eng Mt. Etna Rome Carrara

Train Hits Auto Truck Killings Near New Hampton

A Chicago train struck a truck carrying Yale Cramer and his 10 year old sister, killing Yale and fatally injuring the girl who died from internal injuries. Their father, who drove the truck, survived. The incident occurred in New Hampton, Ja on June 27.

New Hampton, Ja Yale Cramer Chicago

Four Presidents In Golf Match At Salt Lake City

Four presidents played a 12 hole golf match at the Country club in Salt Lake City. Warren G Harding teamed with Heber J Grant to win one up over L C Miller and J H Johnson. Harding scored a 240 yard drive to a canyon green and sank the hole in three.

Salt Lake City Utah Warren G. Harding United States Heber J. Grant Mormon Church L. C. Miller J. H. Johnson Bon Neville Harfling

Grand Circuit Meet Opens at North Randall Track

North Randall hosts the Grand Circuit from July 2 to 7 with a total purse of 35900 dollars. Of this amount 16500 goes to stake horses in the Howards Ohio Fasig Tavern Experiment and Free for All events. Entries closed June 18 for purse races.

Cleveland North Randall Track Win Kinnan Howards Ohio Fasig, Tavern

3-year-old Pacers Feature at Fasig Meet

The schedule lists 2:03 trotting sweepstakes, 2:12 pace races, and 2:16 trot events with $1,200 purses. Dates span Thursday July 5 to Saturday July 7 with notes on added money and possible postponement.

the Ohio Sats Becebataas

Left Handshake Adopted By World Scouting Movement

The 1922 annual report shows 1,072,300 scouts worldwide with 17,841 leaders in British Dominions and 85,002 Wolf Cubs. US totals reach 411,767 scouts with 40,232 leaders and 80,000 council members. The International Scout Bureau notes adoption of the left handshake as official, aligning with England and other nations. American practice may integrate a unique grip with the left handshake.

Boy Scout Association of England Robert Baden-Powell Scouting International Scout Bureau British Dominions United States Boy Scouts of America James BE. West Executive Board England America

Fractured Skull in Farm Wagon Accident Near Creston

William Kendall Jr. and his father were returning from the Kendals farm to Arispe when an automobile brushed the wagon. The wagon overturned and the boy sustained a fractured skull. He remains bedridden at home with little hope of recovery. the driver assisted and asked for full medical aid.

William Kendall, Jr William Kendall Creston Arispe Afton Kendal

Broken Wrist Cranking Ford Injures Miss Priest

Miss Fannie Priest of near Arispe while teaching her sister to drive a Ford in the city yesterday suffered a broken wrist after the engine quit on a hill and struck her wrist with force sufficient to fracture a bone.

Fannie Priest Down Arispe Miss Priest

Carter Named to Succeed Evans as Judge in Iowa District

H H Carter of Corydon was appointed by Governor Kendall to replace Judge H K Evans on the district bench. Evans left the post after being elected to Congress from the eighth Iowa district. Carter, former assistant attorney general under Havner, will serve until the next general election.

H. H. Carter Corydon H. K. Evans Evans Congress Iowa Kendall Carter Havner

Autographed Dream Volume Aims at Friends

Caruso issued Dreams of Long Ago mainly to provide autographed copies for his circle. A statistic claims the average man speaks about 11 million words annually.

Caruso

Bathing Beach to Gain Five Carloads of Sand

Creston’s bathing beach and lake park will receive five additional carloads of sand to improve the swimming area. A Chamber of Commerce meeting saw a popular subscription raise about 300 dollars for sand, with local dealers supplying sand free of charge minus freight. A fund drive and canvass will continue, while a separate effort seeks to expand Chamber membership to one thousand this year amid discussions on park rules and summer concerts. Also reports on sudden death of Charles B. Slaughter near Arlington, SD, with funeral plans pending in Creston.

Creston Chamber of Commerce Chamber Park Commission Reynolds Committee On Lake McKinley

Fisherman’s Note Promises Pleasant Tasting Catch

A clipped remark hints that the upcoming meal will appeal to anglers. The line suggests a dish or catch favored by people who enjoy fishing, implying a positive dining outcome for those who fish.

Housing Shortage Questions Esteemed at Real Estate Boards Meet

Cleveland hosts the sixteenth annual convention of the National Association of Real Estate Boards with 7500 representatives from the United States and Canada. Discussions focus on housing shortage labor and material costs and the nation’s financial condition. A national exposition of building ideas accompanies sessions in Public Auditorium. A large questionnaire will publish concrete facts on housing shortages costs mortgage money rates suburban growth and market conditions nationwide.

Cleveland National Association of Real Estate Boards United States Canada

Assassins Turmoil in France and Odd Facts

About 250 assassins conducted a reign of terror in France. Translated literally, halibut means holy flounder. Approximately a third of the world’s population is white. A German professor claims birds are blind to the color blue.

France

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