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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1925
Page
4
Almost everyone knows that Sage Tea and Sulphur, properly compounded, restores natural color and lustre to faded or gray hair. The Wyeth's Seige and Sulphur Compound bottle darkens hair evenly with a sponge, making hair look darker, thicker, and younger.
A skin specialist touts Men thos Sulphur cream for fiery eczema and itching. The preparation cools irritation, destroys germs, and heals eruptions leaving smooth skin. Available at drug stores in a small jar.
A small bottle of Lavoptik eye wash blends cam phor hydrastis and wild hazel to ease weak or strained eyes. The ad promises quick relief and offers an aluminum eye cup free with purchase from T. E. York Druggist at 117 West Montgomery Street, San Francisco.
The Iowa Department of Agriculture confirms wholesale fruit dealers will brand net weight on all packages. Dairy interests push a bill to ban oleomargarine in institutions. Inspectors report seed stocks rising due to high prices as samples urged to guard against backlog. Bakers show mixed support for a standard leaf law, with opposition in the state organization.
Jackson Ky March 2 The fourth trial in the Clay Hole murder indictments for the 1921 election day shooting has been scheduled for March 25 before Judge D W Gardner. The case includes Republican defendants. one earlier Republican defendant William Barnett received a two year sentence. The shootings left four dead and 17 wounded after a party stronghold invasion.
New York March 2 bound for the first congress on Christian work in South America with 200 delegates from 40 Protestant institutions in North America and Europe sailing for Montevideo aboard the Southern Cross. The congress runs March 29 to April 8 in Montevideo with regional conferences in Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires and an education conference in Montevideo.
The church and health ministry leaders outline a two part congress plan for South America and northern Latin America. The Montevideo session aims to address materialist risk and renew spiritual foundations amid regional social and economic changes. Educators attending include D J Fleming Union Theological Seminary W W Sweet DePauw University Max Exner American Association of Social Hygiene Frank K Sanders Washburn Bishop F J McConnell H A Holmes New York University.
In Blidworth near Mansfield England the Rev J Lowndes, a bachelor vicar, rocked a cradle in church to perform a 700 year old Candlemas tradition. The most recently born baby is baptized Saturday, brought to church Sunday, placed in a cradle within the altar rails, and rocked to symbolize the presentation of Jesus at the temple.
Londoners show little interest in the corncob pipe despite its low price of 4 to 6 cents. Dealers note Brits favor hardwood pipes that last a year or more, while Americans seek the cob as a reminder of American days. Premier Baldwin stands out as a famed long-term pipe smoker.
Amsterdam reports Baron A J Van Heemsta notes greater American attention to Dutch Guiana than in the Netherlands. He cites a prominent American exploration syndicate that passed through Paramaribo last month and now prospects for gold in the colony interior. German firms have shown eagerness in development, while Dutch residents fewly step forward aside from a sugar refinery proposal.
A Detroit Free Press editorial laments the spread of static and noise and calls for a decisive action to isolate and control it. The piece argues for clearer communication and reduced interference in public discourse.
Philadelphia catcher Jimmy Wilson, 24, emerges as a promising backstop for the Phillies after breaking into 68 games in 1924 and signaling potential in pennant-time duty. Manager Arthur Fletcher values Wilson alongside Walter Henline as a capable duo and depth for championship aims.
London reports that government coinage of sovereigns was denied yet rumors persist of hoarded gold pieces being brought out to exchange for paper currency. Bankers note many sovereigns exist in hiding and banks continue to vault them awaiting a return to gold circulation. The London public remains wary on sovereigns’ postwar popularity.
Elihu Vedder the American painter chose Capri over the United States for its low costs and flexible work style. George R. Barse notes Capri lets him hire exclusive models for 15 to 18 dollars a month, versus 1.25 dollars per hour in America, encouraging many artists to work abroad.
London reports Dr. Leonard Hill, an expert, says people worldwide could keep calm and have better temperaments if they ate less. He argues excess food affects mood and energy, linking diet to overall disposition.
WRC Washington WJZ New York WGY Schenectady to simulcast the inaugural ceremonies on March 4 starting around 11 30 am. A link from WRC to WJZ to WGY will carry the program with Announcer AON Normin E Brokenshire reporting from Washington. Weather and senate restrictions may affect broadcast if the inauguration moves to the senate chamber.
Melbourne reports Australia limits imperial decorations as scandals taint knighthoods. State governments including Tasmania Western Australia Queensland and South Australia curb honors, with few recipients opting for titles. Only one native peer exists, Lord Forrest, famed for Western Australia exploration.
William A. Hadley of Winnetka directs a free correspondence school for the adult blind in Chicago. He chose work over regained sight and organized the Hadley Correspondence School after an avalanche of requests followed a Braille based ad.
A fragment describes students in India and China with reverent lines about Hadley. The quote notes light and “windows of heaven” opening for the rest of the group, conveying awe at the moment.
In Manchester on February 28 Rev. Garfield H. Williams, secretary of the Missionary Council at the Church Assembly, told the Student Christian Movement conference that most worthy books are those not yet published in the twentieth century. He said the modern student ignores older works unless dated 1923 or 1924 and criticized youth as conceited.
In Union County District Court 1925 notice to Earl Norris and others that William H Webb died intestate leaving undivided interests in a 319 acre parcel described as SW 4 and SE 4, NW 4 and related shares. The estate may be partitioned or the property sold. court action seeks lien on shares and distribution per interest. Publication dates March 2 9 16 23.
A brief remark notes that the town’s leading resident is not a millionaire and contrasts with sharper opinions in a humorous line from the Baltimore Sun. The page also jokes about men’s decisiveness, referencing toothpaste in a wit-filled aside.
A Detroit News note nods to students solving crosswords in Latin, arguing against the idea that dead languages lack future use. The columnist humorously links language study to practical, playful pursuits.
Advice claims rheumatism stems from body acids formed in bowels and absorbed into blood. It recommends four ounces of rad Salts daily in water for a week and Jad Galts from grape and lemon acid with lithia, to neutralize acidity, stimulate kidneys, and purge rheumatic poisons.
An old advertisement claims Dr Leonhardt's Hemroid tablets relieve piles without cutting or greasy salves. It guarantees satisfaction with money back and urges buyers to ask Newcomb Matthews or any druggist for Hemroid.
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