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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1924
Page
3
The Creston Advertiser-Gasette Co publishes weekday evenings as the official city and county paper. It outlines publishers Davenport and W A Roseberry and lists subscription rates for daily carrier and mail editions in various counties with terms and prices.
The report lists over 2200 co operative organizations, nine tenths dealing in farm products and handling around 1500 million dollars annually. California sees its largest growth in marketing while production problems ease but distribution remains unresolved as many young men fixate on production. Opportunities lie in shortening the chain from producer to consumer by cutting unnecessary middlemen.
A New York bank notes Americans saved more in 1923 than earned in 1890, counting nine billion dollars spent on autos as savings for time. It argues spending fuels prosperity while saving builds individual wealth, and recalls railroading’s infancy. today rail trackage grows, and airplanes may become common as trains once did.
A Harper's essay argues that in Java a railroad faces a paradox of worker migration and legal status. The piece stresses practical bottlenecks in project staffing and governance amid population movements and policy constraints.
The passage compares racial separation to a fence dividing Black and gray monkeys. It notes both sides stay within their own territories and that whites likewise exclude the yellow race. It argues intelligence aside, boundaries prevent cross war, drawing an unsettling parallel.
After the Civil War General Julian Shakspere Carr invested $4000 in tobacco. On his death the sum had grown to millions. Carr joined the business early, rose to head of the company, and his wealth attributed more to effort and leadership than luck. A dollar is never worth ten cents without guidance.
Local history note links Revolutionary War era co operatives like farm bureaus and granges to 1920s aims. Community reports mention Clover Leaf club forming, officers elected, sewing lessons planned, and several visits and family events from nearby towns including Corning and Omaha. It records births, illnesses, and social visits among residents.
The text discusses farm credit and cooperative cuts between farm and consumer as a means to help farmers through hard times. It frames economic troubles as a hereditary issue rather than a personal failing, highlighting systemic pressures in agriculture and credit.
Associated Press reports four California forest districts are burning out of control as firefighters, federal and state forest services, and private timber owners mobilize. Dispatches note widespread exposure of regions including Yokohama and Ottawa mentions, with other items on international affairs and political developments.
A review of The Fighting Blade highlights Richard Barthelmess in the Cromwellian era romance. The film portrays heroism and intrigue as Barthelmess rises to prominence within a vivid historical setting.
The Strand Theatre runs a final showing this Saturday of a production linked to Oliver Cromwell and the revolt against Charles I. John Robertson is credited for a notable achievement in this historical picture, praised for its power and sincerity in detailing a pivotal era.
John Gilbert stars as Gerald Stanley in The Wolf Man a Fox drama opening tonight at the Willard Theatre. Stanley a noble Briton curses drink and becomes a beast in drunken bouts while sober he is a principled gentleman. The tale begins in London where he suspects he has killed his finance’s brother during a drunken spree. He sails to Canada to work in a Quebec lumber camp confronting both physical foes and his hidden darker self.
Claire Miller presents a compact costume idea she believes suits any woman under 40 offering practical style. The article notes her practical approach and youthful target audience.
Mrs Pauline Farr a 19 year old Chicago girl is in Cincinnati police custody over an attempted robbery at a confectionery store Her husband Albert Farr is also under arrest for alleged participation in multiple other hold ups.
Trenton Karap a San Praneg Daily News carrier boy has been commended for his diligent deliveries. He was surprised with a $1000 gift from a customer on her deathbed, intended for his college education.
Advert reads McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets claiming rapid flesh gain of five to ten pounds in 30 days. Boxed sugar coated tabs priced at 60 cents for 60 with money back guarantee if no gain. Distributed by Newcomb Matthews York Drag Co and druggists.
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