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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1925
Page
3
The Creston Daily Advertiser reports publication details including weekday editions, ownership by The Creston Advertiser-Gazette Co and publishers Carl Davenport and W A Roseberry, contact lines, and copyright notice with Associated Press rights and republication restrictions.
The United States coast guard service in the thirteenth district plans to spend over 1 million dollars in 1925 to wage a war against British Columbia ram runners. A fleet of 22 speed boats 36 feet long and auxiliary craft of 75 feet will patrol Puget Sound and the Washington coast, with an estimated monthly outlay of 40 thousand dollars.
A skin specialist touts Bowles Mentho Sulphur as a quick remedy for eczema and irritated skin. It claims itching stops within moments and repeated use clears the rash, dry patches, and lesions by destroying parasites. A small jar is available at any drug store.
An advertiser touts La voptik eye wash with camphor hydrastis and witch hazel as a simple remedy for sore weak or strained eyes. A small bottle is claimed to help any eye trouble and an aluminum eye cup is offered free by T W York, Druggist, at 117 West Montgomery Street.
Rheumatism affects many regardless of age or rank and is worsened by sweets. Drink plenty of water, keep warm, and avoid damp cold. A week of four ounces of Jad Salts daily is claimed to neutralize acidity and help kidneys, with rad Salts also recommended.
Captain Dodge says the coast guard is closing gaps and will shoot to sink if liquor runners ignore stop signals. If no liquor is aboard they will be charged with navigation violations. The government allocates 15 million dollars to curb smuggling and vows full measures with existing equipment, personnel, and money.
The 1923-24 report shows women as the most habitual offenders in Great Britain. Of 8,801 women admitted, 7,258 had prior convictions, versus 62 percent of men. Over 1,000 women were convicted 11 to 20 times and 2,886 more than 20 times. Total sentenced prisoners fell to 58,216 from 60,822.
Maurice L. Gibson of Prather Hill near North Kansas City killed his four children with an axe early today while his wife was away. He then wounded himself and slashed his wrist. The victims were Maurice Jr, Marjorie the twins aged seven Hazel five and Helen one and a half. He is expected to live. No motive was given.
Postage increases and new rates take effect with smaller orders incurring higher fees and parcel post insurance rising to reflect value bands. Creston Post Office staff receive back pay and raises, while local officials project first class status as mail volume grows.
Legal notice to Creston Iowa electors that registrars will hold sessions in five wards on March 19 20 and 28 1925 from 8 to 9 AM to register voters for the March 30 1925 municipal election. Voters from 1924 who did not move remain registered. new residents or naturalized citizens must register. Addresses of ward stations listed. additional day sessions on election day 7 AM to 7 PM near precincts. Dated March 16 1925 by Mayor Ed C Keith.
Maude Egger and others sue Clarence Webb Laura Webb Earl Norris Robert Dessing in Union County Iowa for William H Webb estate. Petition seeks partition or sale equity liens and attorney fees with notice to defendants. default threatens judgment.
In Honolulu Judge William T. Rawlins urges a nursery be opened on the third floor of the federal building near the district court. The idea aims to help mothers on prohibition charges as five Japanese women attended court with infants, illustrating how parents plead for leniency while carrying children.
Oslo reports that the first of two airplanes for Roald Amundsen’s North Pole flight passed tests in Pisa. Lieutenant Dietrichsen will pilot one machine during the mission, and a second aircraft, nearing completion, will be tested soon. If approved, both planes will be shipped to Spitzbergen for the June start.
In Dubuque the tri state bowling meet sees Davenport claim singles, Rock Island pairs win doubles, with Dubuque leading five man and all events standings as Cedar Rapids Waterloo Davenport Moline Rock Island and Rockford compete. Training reports from Lakeland and Paso Robles note Cleveland Indiana progress and Pirates camp wins as spring workouts continue.
Philadelphia National League squad faces the Brooklyn Dodgers at Bradenton Florida while Connie Mack’s Athletics meet the Buffalo Americans at Palmetto on March 16.
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