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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1925
Page
4
An old advertisement touts Ely Cream Balm to clear nasal passages, soothe inflammation, and end congestion from head colds. It promises instant relief by fighting germs, with druggists selling the product and urging prompt use.
The ad touts Red Pepper Rub as a rapid penetrating heat treatment that starts circulation, relieves congestion, and stops pain within minutes. It urges keeping the product on hand to prevent worsening cold or chest trouble at night.
Judge Hubert Utterback head of the state Red Cross council issued a appeal for funds to aid tornado district sufferers in Illinois. He asked each chapter to keep money for relief work and send promptly to the St. Louis office.
London reports the death of George Nathaniel Curzon, Marquis of Curzon Wedleston, lord president of the council and former foreign secretary, at 5 35 this morning after pneumonia following recent surgery. Born 1859 in Keches ton, Curzon's career spanned nearly all major offices of state, influencing diplomacy and imperial policy. his ambition for prime minister waned as aristocratic prestige shaped his public life.
In Des Moines Drake Universitys debate team won unanimous judges decision over Washington University on the Supreme Court question Shenandoah March 20 Governor Hammill warned that a large road bond issue would break morale proposing a two cent gas tax and available funds to finish a road program. The Low Iowa Symphony Orchestra 81 pieces will radio March 22 from Iowa City WSUL at 4 pm. Mrs Robert H Munger of Sioux City elected regent of the Iowa Society of Daughters of the American Revolution. Cartoons Darling reported seriously ill with appendicitis and influenza.
A summary of local social events and health updates from Williamson area residents. Entries mention dances at Bexler's park and the Dunkerson home, gatherings hosted by Duben, Wietzke, and Palma families, visits to Winterset and Creston, illness such as pneumonia and influenza, a school directors meeting, and family visits including Raymond Nelson from Orient.
In Des Moines on March 20 the house committee weighed the canned heat bill after a near clash among John J. Hammond Senator Romkey and J P McGovern. The session centered on whether grain alcohol in the compound could be diverted for drink and if the product has legitimate uses.
Des Moines March 20 The 1924 25 winter ends tomorrow and is the coldest since 1919 20. The mean temperature for the winter from December 21 to March 20 was 21.1 degrees, 0.6 degrees below normal for the state and 3 degrees below 1923 24. The high was 66 at Perry on February 6 and the low 33 below zero at Washta in December. Precipitation averaged 15 days with 0 01 inch or more, and clear days 40, partly cloudy 20, cloudy 30, compared with 46 clear, 18 partly cloudy and 27 cloudy in 1924 25.
London March 20 The London sessions interpret the code to mean a dog that follows a man home may be free to select a new owner. The owner may prosecute for stealing the dog's collar but cannot sue for stealing the dog itself. The dog may choose a new master at its leisure.
An advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a cure for women’s ailments. It claims the remedy restores health and beauty by addressing organic troubles, fatigue, headaches, and depression that mar a woman’s appearance.
In a Normanly church ceremony the St Etienne parish, sailors and families gathered for a sea blessing. An aged master seaman spoke in seafarers language, the archbishop blessed the fleet, bands played the Marseillaise, and the 1925 Newfoundland banks fishing season was declared open.
London march 20 c 8 Collins superintendent of the identification bureau of Scotland Yard who has made nearly 500000 finger prints of criminals and suspects retired after 39 years service in city report
The London police department notes 260000 identifications on file with no mistakes. Mr. Collins states fingerprints are never alike and predicts growing future use in criminal identification and broad record keeping.
The government food investigation board ships a scientific expedition to Australia to find the cause of brown heart in apples from Australia. English apples were tested and vivisected on board, aiming to improve methods to reduce bruising and spoilage during transit.
The article notes pears face high carbon dioxide in certain atmospheres and mentions broader fruit transport problems studied. It states results are compiled in reports to be published later.
Thomas Corcoran of the local soap works in Warrington marks fifty years without a minute lost. He attributes punctuality to sleeping early and securing a good night’s rest, and receives a recognition gift of a new watch from the company as a tribute to his steadfast service.
A man named Corcoran was presented with a gold watch by his employers. The report notes social scenes in Macksburg where residents spent Thursday with friends shopping. A line about Mrs. Addie Longytreth appears but is incomplete.
Police officer S R Dyson of Cedar Rapids endorses Karnak medicine after reporting breakthrough relief from severe stomach trouble. He describes past pain and loss of appetite, notes weight gain and better sleep after using six bottles, and recommends Karnak pills as key to the treatment. Creston ad distribution via Newcomb Matthews and local druggists.
The Associated Press reports Sir Leonard Dunning notes wartime deprivation weakens the nation’s physique, with police recruit rejections rising after medical exams. He says about 90 percent of applicants fail before seeing a doctor and the educational test strips many more, leaving few suitable men for postings in England and Wales.
Havre marked the feast of St Peter with a sea ceremony attended by the archbishop of Rouen. The entire town gathered as fishermen prepared to sail to the Newfoundland banks, devoting time to prayer before departure.
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