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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1922
Page
1
Norwegian researchers report evidence suggesting the European continent extended far north to Nova Zembia in ancient times. The discovery implies a broader Arctic landmass and shifts in historical geography.
At a special meeting Creston city officials approved issuing park bonds to acquire an eighty acre tract west of McKinley Park. Plans include a fifty to sixty acre lake, a rebuilt dam, new entrances, and the arch as a main gate. The Rainbow Park wading pool and a full lighting system are also planned, all funded without tax increases beyond current levies. The J M Bechtel Company of Davenport, Iowa, purchased the bonds.
William Peck sustained a fractured shoulder after falling from a wagon loaded with hogs while en route to his son Carl Peck’s farm. The incident occurred yesterday and will keep him sidelined for some time.
Clyde Peterson who runs a dairy near Creston slipped while alighting from his wagon yesterday and sprained his ankle. The injury will cause him considerable inconvenience for several days. G. Wale of Lenox visited Creston on business. S. W. Helfenstein of Des Moines, a former Creston resident, stopped in town. he previously ran a local grocery and now operates in Des Moines.
A northbound car on Sycamore collided with an eastbound Ford at the Howard Sycamore intersection as crowds moved toward the ball park. The impact caused minor damage and bent a fender with limited injuries reported. the vision at the intersection is obstructed making the site hazardous.
The Clerk of Courts office issued additional licenses. Ralph O. Miller 22 of Winters et and Ellen C. Phipps 25 of St Charles. Orian P. Cheetham 25 and Nellie Marie Seley 18 both of Creston.
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