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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1927
Page
7
A Hollywood maid defends the idea of married life for actresses and says fans prefer marriages with “brains and sympathetic understanding.” She recalls past norms and contrasts them with modern duties, noting how husbands soothe stressed wives after long days. The piece travels through a nostalgic rural scene as well.
At a W C T U meeting a broadside against smoking women was discussed. The president urged good women, others and citizens to rise up and protest the evil of cigarette smoking in hotels and restaurants and to enforce a ban in their edifices.
The text presents a fragmentary reflective jab about women smoking and an organization opposing a practice, with unclear targets and scattered phrases. It mentions babyface Miss 16 smoking, puby Hic, and Jahoox, but the wording is garbled and not all entities are clear or consistently described.
An unknown Risposta attributed line declares a jewel beyond Indian or chemical counterfeits, capable of making the poor rich. It promises water to wine and wooden cups to gold, a Heaven sent boon that yields much in little, while noting that contentment alone matters.
Police dismiss the decades long depredations of the so called gorilla man following the arrest of Earl Nelson in Winnipeg Man A coroner s jury links him to the deaths of a woman and a girl An indictment for murder in Buffalo was expected to follow authorities caution that details remain preliminary
A fashion note highlights return of tiered skirts long sleeves and dressier clothing. Sleeve boards and a slender skirt board are recommended as practical additions, promising easier handling and neater finishes for new season attire.
The fragment reports a misdated bread box entry and mentions mold concerns. It notes a claim that a box lid was left open twice, with time misalignment and possible contamination risks cited by a local observer.
A practical guide outlining steps to close a home for summer. Plan tasks early, strike finished items, and tally food supplies to ensure no leftovers attract vermin. Emphasizes thorough preparation and preventive measures.
Locks should be oiled frequently by dipping the key in oil and turning it several times in the lock. Screws should be tightened during rainy, chilly weather.
The excerpt discusses pairing dead white walls with a back color like butter yellow and gingham curtains in a matching tone. It emphasizes maintaining a cohesive color scheme while describing imagined decor choices.
The column recalls Postmaster General Harry New and Commander Richard E. Byrd advancing air mail, with New claiming authorship of the air mail idea and predicting a bright future. It also sketches Washington insiders such as Senator Joseph B. Ransdell, Representative Whitmer Pugh Martin, and Walter Cohen, noting their parties and influence in Louisiana and New Orleans.
An incomplete report quotes Walter Cohen in Washington during peak Ku Klux Klan agitation. He asserts his identity as a Negro, a Jew, and a Catholic, expressing defiance amid hostile rhetoric.
Residents from Murray and nearby areas visited Thayer scenes including Mr and Mrs Frank Holt Thayer and Mr and Mrs William Exai. A fire damaged a farm east of Tulma that morning, destroying a building and household contents. A separate injury occurred when a woman’s arm was pierced by a rusty nail while tending chickens.
Reports indicate thieves have netted substantial sums by raiding unprotected henhouses. Losses from poultry thefts, described as significant, have raised concern among farmers and local authorities. Authorities warn farmers to secure coops to reduce further thefts.
NEA service reports a reduced apple yield this year with thinner harvests across major orchards. Officials cite weather stress and uneven fruit set, noting growers expect smaller volumes but stable quality. The report highlights regional variations and potential price effects for producers and consumers.
Dr Arnold of Ohio State University cites nationwide estimates showing apples at this time last year near 78 percent of normal while June indicators place at 67 percent of normal. Washington and New York also report below last year and below 10 year averages with varied June 1 percentages.
They argue alfalfa is best in summer when animals graze well on pasture with only half to two thirds of grain, suggesting a balance between forage and grain. The remark notes pasture availability and reduced grain needed for efficient feeding.
Kansas City Chamber of Commerce offers 600 dollars in prizes for the top three wheat growers in Kansas County. County champions receive certificates. The three highest yield prizes will be 200 dollars each and additional awards are noted.
A fragmented word puzzle lists eleven items including Venera 5 and several cryptic clues. It mixes references to vehicles, animals, tools, and verbs, with scattered stray fragments and misprints such as sun god a1 a2 and a distant mention of a hypothetical structural unit.
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