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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1925
Page
4
A government pamphlet challenges anti-prohibition claims that prohibition increased drug addiction. It cites estimates from 99,500 to 242,000, with a 150,000 maximum current figure and about 110,000 near the truth, noting a steady decline since 1900 from an estimated 264,000.
A dense recap of radio schedules by station, city, and time with numerous concerts, orchestras, vocalists, and talks. Entries list station call letters, city, and programs such as organ recitals, ensembles, readings, and dances, indicating a diverse evening lineup.
Radio listings show 8 concerts and 8:30 recitals across stations WCAE KDKA KGW WKAQ WOAI KPO KSD WRC WCBD WHO WSUI WOC WEAF KFNF with times ranging 6:20 to 12:30 and various acts including orchestras, organ, strings, voices, and dances across Pittsburgh Portland San Antonio San Francisco St Louis Washington Zion Des Moines Iowa City Davenport and Shenandoah audiences.
Dr. L. C. Gray of the United States Department of Agriculture told the annual meeting of the Academy of Political Science in New York that only a small percentage of northern state landlords own more than one or two farms. He noted most landlords live in the same county or adjacent county and that over a quarter of northern tenants are related to landlords by blood or marriage. He argued most northern landlords earned ownership through thrift, retirement from farming, or active farming, and that most monitor farming operations, with little sign of city wealth creating large estates.
Des Moines March 10 The Iowa Supreme Court decides that the estate of late Samuel J. Kirkwood passes to Mertha J. Pritchard of Long City. Executors claim Mrs Kirkwood held absolute title under her husband s will but court supports life interest only with remainder to other heirs.
London March 160. Diamond dealer Gordon Nathan told Daily Graphic there is no chance diamonds will ever be as cheap as colored beads despite new South African discoveries. He warned that even a flood of 100 million dollars worth of diamonds would be quickly bought up, with demand returning to prior highs in a short time.
The war office says the army is better fed than ever with specially trained cooks who rival West End chefs. A cookery and food exhibition in London next month will feature cooks from the army navy and air force. A new army council volume guides baking steaming braising frying and carving with recipes and tips.
Ames March 21 Special to the Advertiser Iowa State wrestling finished its dual meet season with six victories overall three against Western Conference foes two vs Missouri Valley teams and one vs West Virginia The Cyclones led by coach R G Clapp are praised as the strongest Iowa State squad in years with several previous titleists returning Reighard Schmidt Prunty Krutz Pillard are noted as former Valley and Conference placers and Iowa State is expected to score well at the upcoming Missouri Valley meet in Lincoln and the Western Conference meet the following weekend as the team chases titles at both meets
The Maryland Court of Appeals in Johns Hopkins University v. Uh rig held the state should be distributed free from the restriction of California law if the will did not express a contrary intention. The case discusses trusts amounting to more than one third of the estate.
Des Moines March 11. Fred 8 Stuh ter of Monticello told Iowa retail shoe dealers at the annual convention that better buying good management and sound selling are the basic principles of a successful retail store.
University of Washington students debated the nongarter style this winter. Coeds protested, leading to a compromise of silk socks with garters at dances. Campus advocates argued garters hinder blood flow, waste time, and add costs to college life.
A Maryland native dies in California at 63. His will provides a trust to establish a Eugenics chair at Johns Hopkins. California allows at most one third of an estate to charitable trusts with legal heirs. Maryland has no such limit. Which state's law applies to Maryland assets? Authorities have probate in California and an authenticated Maryland record. The question centers on conflict of laws for the trust and its assets.
An early 20th century advertisement touts Red Pepper Rub as a fast remedy for rheumatic pain soreness backache and chest congestion. It claims instant heat penetration within three minutes improving circulation and ending soreness. It urges readers to keep the product at hand and to share its benefits with family.
An advertisement asserts social rejection for crabs and promotes Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as a simple, harmless treatment that cures stomach, liver, and intestinal ailments by removing catarrhal mucus and reducing inflammation. It claims permanent results and encourages readers to buy at druggists.
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