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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1928
Page
3
A Chicago press story reports a graft plot with 30 city agents said to have taken bribes exceeding 100000. Federal officials state a large portion of prohibition staff may collude with racketeers, predicting a shake up. The piece questions how reform can come with less scandal amid the ongoing debate over prohibition.
An aging shade tree praised for forty years faces decay. Poem by J Edward Tufft notes tree protected crops and people from storms yet now suffers ancient disease. Despite past mistreatment healers will surgically repair damaged bark and decay with concrete and new material.
A list of notable dates in American history includes 1692 Massachusetts general court condemning four women as witches, 1859 Blondin’s Niagara Falls tightrope crossing, 1863 Maryland placed under martial law, 1863 Confederate dollar valued at eight cents, 1891 Weather Bureau moving to Agriculture, and 1905 John D. Rockefeller donating ten million dollars to aid small colleges.
Straw trimmed bags with fine weave straw are a recent fad matching straw motifs in felt hats. Natural colored straws are preferred. Ankle monograms on hose are a new style, may sit at calf or below knee with vivid colors leading the look.
Mrs 8S A McGinty of Shannon City arrived in Creston yesterday and planned an extended visit in Russell starting this evening.
Virginia faces a tangled web with Chiri's accusations and Nathaniel's aloofness. Chiri declares Nathaniel cannot marry Virginia, while Frederick Dean presses for marriage plans. Virginia endures loneliness, fear, and a looming wedding nightmare as she waits for Nathaniel's return.
The American League leads with New York and Philadelphia atop the table. Cleveland Chicago Detroit follow as season results show several games postponed by rain. National League standings include St. Louis New York Brooklyn Cincinnati and Chicago with various matchups and rain cancellations noted. Western and Mississippi Valley leagues display schedules and recent scores.
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