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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1925
Page
8
The Standard Oil Company (Indiana) claims its efforts distribute world wealth by broadening motor car use. It states its actions have brought automobile operation within reach of nearly every Middle West family, highlighting its role in modern civilization benefits.
Miss Vera Pragnell, 28, heiress of Sir George Pragnell, donated her fortune and moved to a dying plot in Sussex near Chatktonbury Ring. She started a community of about two dozen “Lack-to-the-landers” with atheists and a communist among residents. Twenty acres serve as common land with a guest house and tramp room for passing wanderers. A broken omnibus houses a school for the colony’s children.
James J. Montague criticizes those blind to wealth in the income tax list while the New York Herald Tribune publishes the remark. Another line from the Pittsburgh Press notes that comfortable conversation hides a driver’s impatience when the wife sits in the back seat.
A long standing remedy claims to stop 40 kinds of pain quickly using counter irritation and drawing blood to the surface. The ad urges rubing St Jacobs Oil on sore spots and chest to relieve rheumatic pains chest colds and related discomforts, noting decades of use and druggist guarantees.
The article warns against importing dangerous diseases like foot and mouth and the fowl pest. It notes past outbreaks in California and Texas, congressional funding, and the need for strict safeguards. It cites a case where virus material was improperly shared and stresses that only controlled study should occur abroad or at home.
The Western District of Texas holds a Texas primary election ban on Negro voters valid under state police power. District Judge West emphasizes state control over elections and public health, while noting varied state decisions on voter rights. The article then covers Cincinnati Reds' hopes, praising their pitching staff and morale for the coming season, with quotes on players like May, Luque, and Dressen.
Orlando on March 16 Jack Hendricks manager of the Reds praises his club for possessing the strongest pitching staff. He stated confidence in the Reds pitching to anchor the lineup and deliver performances in the spring camp.
The Dominion department of agriculture reports fall wheat yields at 2A1 bushels per acre versus 23.75 in 1925 and 22.8 for the last five years. Canada’s estimated field crop values include oats 208,044,000. barley 60,609,000. mixed grains 22,626,000. flaxseed 18,549,300. Total value of all field crops reaches 996,257,900, up 97,091,000 from the prior year.
The Associated Press from Ottawa reports Canada planted 22,955,710 acres of wheat in 16924, yielding 262,097,900 bushels with an estimated value of $220,362,000. Strong production reflects higher yields per acre across the nation.
A column mocks foreign rivals by urging a heavy purchase of crossword puzzle books. The teaser notes women governors are not rare, claiming every man has one, reflecting a blunt wartime era attitude in the Columbia record.
An advertisement touts Joint-Ease as a miracle remedy for stiff swollen joints. It promises rapid relief from knee pain and swelling with a topical application, claiming weelness by morning and urging readers to ask their druggist for a 60 cent tube. It cites testimonials and broad applicability to knees ankles hips shoulders and fingers.
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