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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1925
Page
6
An advertisement touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as a simple, harmless preparation that removes catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and eases inflammation. It claims permanent results for liver stomach and intestinal troubles including appendicitis and is available at druggists.
An advertisement extols Red Pepper Rub for rheumatic pains and body aches, claiming instant tingle and deep heat within minutes. It asserts strong penetrating warmth without hurting, relieves congestion and pain, and urges households to keep the product on hand for sudden pains.
A skin specialist touts Men tho-Sulphur as a germ destroying sulphur preparation that soothes irritated skin and heat eruptions such as rash pimples and ringworm. It claims quick improvement and urges sufferers to obtain Bowles Mentho-Sulphur from any druggist and use it like cold ice.
Mrs Brown declares war on the telephone company over rate hikes. In La Crone she and Mrs Hastings abandon calls for a daylong motor trip, visiting the telegraph office to send a message while delaying any use of the telephone.
Mrs Brown and Mrs Hastings debate saving on a telephone bill by going without service. Amid daily errands and chores, they discover car use, taxi costs, and courier needs reveal the true cost of cutting the line. Sadie the cook laments the ice and phone dependence as chaos and delays unfold.
The United States Department of Agriculture and Iowa's crop reporting service release an Intentions To Plant survey noting March 1 plans. Corn acreage unchanged at 10,884,000. oats up 4 percent to 6,005,000. spring wheat up 10 percent to 35,000. barley up 50 percent to 225,000. Irish potatoes up 2 percent to 80,000. tame hay down 2 percent to 3,138,000 acres.
The article notes that a large 1924 crop would exceed feeding demand even with average national corn yields. It also states hog industry trends in 1925 mean a small carryover may not stabilize corn prices, given the cycle’s low point.
Audrey Maple, musical comedy actress, named co respondent in a second divorce suit in New York Supreme Court. Mrs Helen H Steiner accuses her husband Howard Irving Steiner of having relations with Maple during the Pincus divorce case.
Des Moines March 25 The Iowa Supreme Court affirmed the last case from late Judge W S Hamilton of Lee county. Peck v Fogey and heirs of Mrs Cora Miner concerns title to land under an alleged oral contract with Miner. The court also handed down multiple civil appeals from various counties including damages, promissory notes, and liens with affirmations or dismissals as noted in the report.
Ames March 25 Special to The Advertiser reports Ames matmen tying school records in a West title run with strong pins and decisive wins. The feature highlights standout wrestlers and the team’s momentum as they approach postseason meets.
Iowa State College finishes a standout season with five dual wins and a strong Missouri Valley showing. In Minneapolis at the Western Intercollegiate, ISU captured four championships with Harald Boyvey 115 pounds Clell Kurta 125 pounds Woodhull 145 pounds and Ralph Prunty 158 pounds winning titles. Henry Pillard took second in heavyweight as Fisher of Indiana weighed 190 pounds.
The Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. of Lynn, Massachusetts is described as the world's largest user of roots and herbs, using over half a million pounds each year to make Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The herbs are gathered at peak potency to ensure the product’s effectiveness in restoring health to women.
An Olympia Record note frames the dry movement as a nationwide effort requiring wide participation from many groups including undertakers, highlighting the shared social push toward prohibition.
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