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Newspaper

Creston Daily Advertiser

Location

Creston, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1925

Page

6

Night cook wanted at Good Eaters' Cafe and more ads

Classified item list includes a night cook vacancy at Good Eaters' Cafe and requests for farm loans at 5 percent. Other ads offer haircuts at 25 cents, a Remington typewriter wanted in good condition, and a Creston business property loan of 8000 to 10000 dollars at 6 percent with semiannual payments.

Adam Pickett Crawford South Side Po! Hall Remington L. C. Smith Underwood — Typewriter Henderson Grove Co West Russell Ave Creston

Businesses in Creston to Close July Fourth

The business places of Creston excluding drug, candy stores and restaurants will close all day Saturday July 4. Customers may shop Friday night July 3. Mr and Mrs Fred Kunath and son Jack leave for Excelsior Springs Missouri for 15 days by car. Mrs C W Baker returns to Otumwa after weekend visit with her parents on North Division Street. Mable Bakewell of Galesburg visits and returns home this afternoon.

Creston Fred Kunath Jack Excelsior Springs C. W. Baker Otumwa J. R. Snederly North Division Street Mable Bakewell Galesburg Hayden Bakewell West Adams Street

Lowana Barber Shop Announces July 4 Closure

The Lowana Barber Shop will be closed all day on July 4 and open until 9:00 p.m. Friday night.

Lowana

Eyes Examined Glasses Fitted at Reasonable Prices

E. F. Tackett, optometrist, offers eye examinations and glasses at reasonable prices.

E. F. Tackett

Eyes Exam Reminder and Local Social Notes

Don’t overlook eye exams for children. Thos L Cheetham and Son Optometrists, Mrs E E Davis of Clearfield, return home after a visit. Miss Mary Kelly and Miss Hazel Daniels on arrive from New York City and Chicago. Leo Considine and LeRoy Livingston depart for Burlington and Chicago for a short visit. Dr C K Stewart state veterinarian visits Nel son home. Mrs W H Madden of Lenox stops in Creston en route to Des Moines. Miss Josephine MacMahon of Kansas City visits Lenox for a stay with Miss Palmetta Rath.

E. E. Davis Clearfield Mary Kelly Hazel Danileson New York City Chicago Leo Considine LeRoy Livingston Burlington C. KE. Stewart Chariton C. J. Nelson Creston W. H. Madden Lenox Des Moines Josephine MacMahon Kansas City Palmetta Rath Strauss Apartments Don Brisnahan Margaret Afton Charles Kerrilard Red Oak Mary Jane Lewis

Keeper of War Records Dies at Des Moines

Captain Thomas L. Stephens aged 87 who led Civil and Spanish American war records in the Iowa adjutant general’s office for 27 years died last night in Des Moines He was a Cornell College graduate and among the state’s best known Civil War veterans.

The Associated Press Des Moines Thomas L. Stephens Stevens Cornell College

For Sale McCormick Binder and Mower And Local Visits

For sale good used seven foot McCormick binder and one good used McCormick mower priced at 36 dollars. Local residents and visitors noted include Matt Conway Al Morgan returning to Brickton Pauline Williams returning to Clearfield and many others making short visits or shopping in Creston.

McCormick Matt Conway

Wills and Greb Favorite in Polo Grounds Quest

The Associated Press reports Harry Wills and Harry Greb were favorites for the Italian Hospital fund bouts at the Polo Grounds Thursday night. Wills odds four to one over Charley Weinert. Greb eight to five over Mickey Walker.

Associated Press New York Harry Wills Harry Geeb Polo Grounds Italian Hospital Fund Wil Charley Weinert Newark N. J New Jersey Greb Mickey Walker Jimmy Slattery Buffalo Dave Shade California Joe Lynch Jack Sharkey Weinert Jack Kearns Jack Dempsey State Athletic Commission Walker Harry Greb Kearns Walker-Greb Nan

Alcoho Comes High In Iowa

An Iowa resident paid 800 for about 400 ounces of alcohol and 100 gallons of water. A letter to J I Risden head of the state bureau of criminal investigation described a special container with a marrow tube and false bottom holding four ounces. He purchased 100 cans.

Associated Press Des Moines

Des Moines Becomes Air Mail Station Tomorrow

In October 1966 James Carrs, then an assistant engineer of the Des Moines Valley railroad, first reached Des Moines by train aboard the Mahaska. Tomorrow night the city marks 59 years since that arrival as the first air mail plane stops here with Mr. Carrs to greet pilot Reuben Wagner and a 44 member crowd.

Associated Press Des Moines James Carrs Des Mr. Carrs Reuben Wagner

Osteopathic Specialists to Hold Annual Convention

The American Osteopathic Society of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology begins its four day convention in Toronto with Dr. T J Rudy of Los Angeles as program chair. Clinics run by Drs Ruddy Deason Edwardes LaRue and Watters on opening day. The International Osteopathic convention follows July 5 to 11.

Osteopathic The Associated Press Toronto Ont American Osteopathic Society of Opthalmology and Otolarynogology T. J. Rudy Los Angeles Ruddy J. Deason Chicago J. D. Edwardes St. Louis C. M. LaRue Columbus Jerome M. Watters Newark

English Powers Favor Streamline Racing Shells

Despite Oxford losing the annual university boat race in a streamline shell designed by Dr Bourne there is growing demand from Putney builders for streamline shells to carry fours and eights American Continental and British boating clubs have placed orders showing rising popularity of this craft.

Associated Press London Oxford University Bourne Putney

Infant Mortality Drops Since War, Berlin Reports

Berlin reports show infant deaths fell significantly after the war. Statistics indicate the third quarter of last year recorded a death rate about half of the pre war years, signaling improved infant survival compared with before World War I.

Berlin

Saxton Returns Home After Brief Absence

4cleo G. Saxton of Lorimror has returned to his home following a short absence. The report notes no further details and confirms his safe return.

Mrs Wayne Bernholt and Mrs Edith Brown Host Society Evening

Mrs Wayne Bernholt and Mrs Edith Brown entertained numerous friends Monday at 207 South Myrtle Street. Bridge was played and a dainty lunch was served. Out of town guests included Mrs Paul MaeBride of Los Angeles and Mrs Rnobert Sawyer of Kansas City Missouri.

Wayne Bernholt Migs Edith Brown South Myrtle Street Bridge Paul MaeBride Los Angeles Rnobert Sawyer Kansas City

Lotus Club Hosts Bridge Afternoon at 112 New York Avenue

Mrs George Van Sweringen entertained Lotus club members on Monday afternoon at her home 112 New York avenue. The gathering was devoted to bridge.

Lotus Club George van Sweringen New York Avenue

Confesses To Dairy Payroll Robbery

Denver police say James Sullivan alias John Mran, 27, confessed to leading a daylight payroll robbery at Windsor Farm dairy on June 2 with £12,000 stolen. He suffered abdominal wounds from a police shootout and claimed involvement in multiple other robberies in Milwaukee St. Paul and a Denver filling station holdup.

Associated Press Denver James Sullivan Windsor Farm Sullivan John Mran Milwaukee Robery St. Paul Aes Sioux City

Mounting Costs of Government

Iowa City June 30 The Commonwealth conference at Old Capitol focused on mounting costs of government. A round table led by Dr. Benjamin Shambaugh split opinions on whether government costs and expanded functions are excessive. Later sessions would cover federal aid and states rights and a talk by Glenn Frank on the state university and the state.

Assemaret Vreass Iowa City Old Capitol Benjamin Shambaugh Pinion Glenn Frank The Century Magazine Wisconsin University State University

Notables Attend Deaf Instructors Meeting

Delegates from across the United States with guests from Canada and England gather at the Iowa School for the Deaf in Council Bluffs for a national convention. Dr. Charles R. Ely Mrs. Charles R. Ely Miss Elizabeth Peet and Prof. Irving Fusfeld of Gallaudet College attend sessions on vital deaf education topics.

Council Bluffs United States Iowa School For the Deaf Canada England Charles R. Ely Elizabeth Peet Irving Fusfeld Gallaudet College Washingum D. C

President Coolidge to radiocast Washington address

President Coolidge will deliver a speech Friday afternoon at Cambridge common to mark Washingtons 150th anniversary. The address, set for about 430 pm daylight time, will be radiocast by Edison Light station WEEI and rebroadcast by Westinghouse station WBZ.

Associated Press Clambridge Mass Coolidge Washington Cambridge Common Edison WEEI Westinghouse WBZ

Fat Cattle Hit Record $13.50 At Kansas City Market

Kansas City Missouri June 30 a new yearly record price was set on the livestock market as a load of prime shorthorn yearling steers sold for 13.50 per hundredweight. The price was four dollars higher than any sale this year.

Associated Press Kansas City

Iowa Falls Man Drowns In Pool

Cora Robinson 21 son of Mr and Mrs A J Robinson drowned last evening while swimming at the Gade pool in Iowa Falls. He appeared to be stricken with heart trouble and died before companions could rescue him.

Lowa Falls Cora Robinson A. J. Robinson Gade

Crest Theatre presents Chrey's Aunt tonight

Doors open at 12 45 P M with matinees at 1 and 3 P M. Evening shows begin 6 45 P M 8 45 P M and 10 30 P M The ad invites friends to see Charley's Aunt and mentions Rest at the Crest and see the Best and As cool as a Mountain Top for local entertainment.

Chrey New Crest Theatre Charley the Crest

Timothy Seed Wanted Contracting with Creston Iron & Metal Co

Timothy Seed is sought as a customer in a contracting notice. Creston Iron & Metal Co seeks to engage in business dealings and outlines terms for potential service or material provision.

Timothy Seed Creston Iron & Metal Co

Crest Theatre Presents Charley’s Aunt and The Nut from Brazil

At the Crest Theatre audiences can see Charley’s Aunt today and Wednesday along with The Nut from Brazil. The program features Art Hilton in person with harmony solos and comic impressions. No advance prices and admission is 10 and 25 cents. Rest at the Crest and see the Best.

Brazil Art Hilton

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Field Grocery Kenneth W. Rowe Dentral West Montgomery St Athearn and Coyle East End Inquire North Division N. F. Weber J. A. Stearns North Maple St Good National Cash Register Hamner's North Elm St Pharis Hatchery Albia Oakland Hood West Montgomery Mdern Agnew N. Sumner West Jefferson Street Fidelity Abstract & Loan Company J. V. Richardson Woolworth’s Kouba U. S. Service East Jacksoon Blvd Til Thos. L. Cheetham & Son Optometrists Fred W. Doge A&l Montg McKinley Park Pete R. A. Swanson Hester's Shoe Store N. Maple Street Chas. A- Kayden B. M W. Mille Creston Plumbing and Heating Co North Elm al. A. Morgan Brickton Pauline Williams H. D. Moreland Hastings Neb Charles Parslow Alice Johnson Sadie Clark Omaha Walter Howe Prescott W. A. Sprague Greenfield Eddie White Miss Ann Olson Moline Peoria K. E. Howard Knoxville Iowa Rerman Creston's Food Center Corner Elm and Monty. Sts Hooker's L. Bidstrap Montgomery St Crawfords Champaign A. L. McKinley Park Pavilion Funniest Man Prometsis Adams St Imperial Cafe W. E. Richards of
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