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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1925
Page
4
An advertisement explains that toxins from the bowels cause pimples and skin eruptions. It recommends four ounces of rad Salts, a spoonful daily in water before breakfast for one week, to detoxify bowels and boost kidney filtration, aiding clear skin. Jad Salts is described as inexpensive and lemon-grape lithia drink.
A vintage advertisement touts Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound as an easy home hair dye. It claims the mixture darkens faded or gray hair naturally and evenly, with a dampened brush application and a bright glossy finish after one or two uses.
The Iowa Senate defeated the Buser express occupation tax bill 11 to 33, marking a second such measure killed in a week. Governor Hammill sent Don Fagan to be health commissioner and Don Griswold to succeed him after long confirmation deliberations. The body also extended tax exemptions for sand and gravel from meandered streams to fund public improvements.
The house voted 36 to 62 against creating the Iowa real estate commission to judge property dealers. Opposition cited bureaus expansion. The body approved seven appropriation bills totaling 52 205 dollars including drainage, university claims, land purchase, war monuments, a military bust, and parole powers transfer for Rockwell City inmates.
Charles Stalker returns to Kene after a brief business trip. Mrs. Winifred Ford of Orient visits friends in town. Elmer Kinkade of Cromwell makes a business call Saturday afternoon. Mrs Glalys West goes home to Sharpsburg after a short visit. Mrs L Denton returns to Lerimer from a brief stay. Mrs W Bh Lewis returns to Fontanelle after a visit. A F Figgins of Greenfield returns home. Dudley Woods of Orient handles business in Creston today. Mrs Catherine Huhn comes home from Springfield Ohio after a death in the family. Miss Anna Zohrlaut of Milwaukee returns home after visiting Mrs Adam Begg on Myrtle Street.
News Flashes report chemists at the Vermilion state university found poison in the stomach of Rev. Robert E. Tarleton pastor of the community church. He was found dead January 29 under mysterious circumstances.
The Strand Theatre brings Bert and Marian Royce renowned Swiss Bell Ringers to Creston for Thursday through Saturday. The Village Sheik Ole Olson, a Swede newcomer, adds brisk comedy. Spirit Valley, a European comedy novelty with trick scenery and effects, performs alongside Zane Grey’s The Border Legion feature.
Jack Johnson a 45 year old Chicago resident and former heavyweight champion was arrested in Waukegan for speeding at 40 miles per hour. He posted bonds for an April 2 court appearance and then traveled to Milwaukee. Also noted are visits by Mr. and Mrs. J W Fulton from Orient and Miss Essie Gordon of Lenox visiting her sister Mrs. Wm Godden who is undergoing treatment at Greater Community hospital.
An Al Gabil chapter advertisement corrects an earlier error and states the Royal Arch Masons meeting will be held tonight at 7 30. The previously used cut belonged to the Masonic Blue Lodge.
An early morning blaze in Mason City caused about $25,000 in damage to three business buildings and their stock. Firefighters fought the flames for over two hours, starting in the basement of the Iowa Clothing store and spreading through basement walls to adjacent buildings.
Willard Gochenour aged 22 was killed when a large walnut tree being felled by him and three brothers toppled onto him on a farm six miles north of Missouri Valley Iowa late Saturday.his brothers were not harmed and neighbors assisted at the scene. The accident occurred near the Gochenour home and authorities were notified.
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