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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1925
Page
3
A newspaper urges voters to evaluate mayoral candidates with practical sense. It critiques Adam Pickett’s statements and questions why others should withdraw. The piece argues voters should decide which candidate best serves the town without relying on unsupported promises.
The piece questions whether adding four more policemen would curb crime, arguing current enforcement by a prohibition officer, a deputy marshal, a sheriff’s office, and two constables already handles law violations. It notes Pickett’s four years as Justice of the Peace produced little arrest record for bootlegging or prostitution.
The interscholastic track meet at Iowa City May 2 adds javelin and hammer throw. Coach Bresnahan also revises the program to nine track and seven field events aiming to develop future college stars. Charles Brookins may race exhibition at Waukon May 16 en route to national AAU champs in San Francisco.
The Creston Daily Advertiser publishes weekdays in Creston Iowa as the official city and county paper. Carl Davenport and W A Roseberry publish the newspaper with AP news dispatch rights and republication restrictions.
The bureau of education reports more high school students study Latin than any other language and claims Latin students excel in other subjects. The Argus notes the claim is paper proof and jokes that live languages would reduce teaching jobs for dead languages.
Hotel detectives in Los Angeles target the steady stream of nonresidents who occupy lobby chairs daily. Squatters, often tourists, attend the cafe lines and linger in preferred seats, crowding hotel guests. Management now issues polite tokens to deter persistent sitters who become regulars.
Detroit reports the National Veterans of Foreign Wars plans a endowment fund to maintain Spencer Manor for disabled veterans widows and orphans. Spencer Manor a 472 acre tract near Baton Rapids Michigan gifted by Corey J Spencer aims to build a village with homes gardens a school and worship place as a humane home rather than an institution.
A Columbia Record report notes how social circles drift when a person falls on hard times. Former associates distance themselves as rumors and judgment spread, while some remain loyal. The piece highlights public scrutiny and the shifting tone of neighbors.
The Boston Transcript notes critics argue that rigid employers treat crosswords as mere diversion, denying workers a legitimate source of income and stifling enjoyment in daily life.
A Columbia column notes Mussolini’s line about living dangerously, joking that if he wants the limit he should come to patronize a bootlegger. The quip reflects wartime humor about Italian leader and prohibition-era crime.
Hartford reports Ed die Shevelin, welterweight champion of New England, awarded a judges decision over Rocky Smith of Battle Creek after eight rounds. Also noted Paavo Nurmi exonerated by the Amateur Athletic Union protest, and the Grand National Steeplechase winner Dabble Chance with Old Tay Bridge second and Fly Mask third. Lexington reports Menifee groomed as Kentucky Derby contender after a 5 eighths mile effort in 1.06, owned by A B and J C Gallaher.
Frances Elizabeth Lewis died in Denver Colorado on March 23 1925 at age ten after a long illness. She was born in Creston Iowa April 23 1915 and lived most of her life there with brief stays in Greenfield and Denver. Funeral services were held at Graceland cemetery and many friends sent flowers and prayers to her family of the Mawson and Lewis households. Her father resides in Denver and she leaves a grandmother and grandfather along with uncles aunts and cousins in Creston Mawson.
Mothers attending the Franklin School Boosters meeting Wednesday afternoon were entertained by teachers and pupils from the kindergarten and first four grades. They explained and showed the work using the recently purchased Primary Keystone views. Refreshments were served by several hosts.
Mrs H A Hainline hosted Country club members on Tuesday for an all day meeting delayed from March 17 by weather. Guests brought canners and thimbles, shared visiting and club plans, enjoyed a noon dinner, then made two comforts and many tea towels. Henry Field's musicians played two songs over the radio. At five, refreshments were served and the hostess was voted a naval entertainer.
Miss Ida Valin Miss Anna Valin and Mrs Wm Eklund entertained the Luther league Thursday evening at the Lutheran church. A program was followed by social time and dainty refreshments at the close of the evening.
Mrs John R Young and Mrs W K Keith hosted the Woman's Missionary Society of the Congregational church Thursday afternoon at 10 West Montgomery Street. Mrs C Harris led the lesson and refreshments were served to close the gathering.
Mrs A Ray Maxwell of 304 North Sumner and her mother Mrs Tom Reid hosted a luncheon at Fewana Hotel on Thursday for Mrs H Barnhart of San Diego California. Afterward the group socialized at the Maxwell home with Corning friends attending.
The Guild of St Pauls Church held a Thursday reception for Rev and Mrs Gowan Williams of Des Moines at Mrs Thomas L Maxwell home 900 Went Jefferson St. Mrs Williams spoke on mission work in China. Mrs Bert Brown sang a vocal solo with Mrs L D Rirvenvare on piano. Over 40 attendees enjoyed refreshments in the afternoon.
The Ladies' Literary circle gathered this afternoon at the residence of Mr A Ray Maxwell located at 306 North Sumner Avenue for a regular meeting and discussion.
The Tatapochon campfire girls met Wednesday evening at Merle and Iva Bowers home in Kent. Margaret Herr became wood gatherer. The group decided to do hand work at every other meeting and refreshments were served.
The Ladies society of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers held a regular meeting Thursday afternoon at the Old Fellows hall. After business a committee including Mrs. E. B. Howard Mrs. W. C. Russell Mrs. T. A. Richards and Mrs. L. A. Standard entertained with cards and refreshments.
Mrs. Frank Britten led twenty six women in a Thursday follow up meeting at Mrs. Paul Waltersdorf home where they learned to make trimmings. Mrs. Waltersdorf and her daughter Ruth served light refreshments after a busy session.
Vienna reports that about 80 percent of hastily contracted wartime marriages ended in divorce. Many unions began and ended as service members returned on short leaves from the front.
An advertisement touts Kellogg's ALL-BRAN as a remedy for constipation and related facial signs. It claims multiple health benefits and urges regular use with two tablespoon servings daily, with recipes on the package and guaranteed relief or money back. Battle Creek Michigan is noted as the maker.
Richmond Va March 26 The National League of Women Voters outlines a program aimed at outlawing war and abolishing it as a legalized institution. It favors United States representation in the disarmament conference and supports codification of international law and a permanent international court.
Los Angeles engineers announce an experimental dam to be built on Stevenson Creek to test the constant angle arch design. The $60,000 facility, funded by Los Angeles County and private interests, aims to show thinner construction can reduce dam costs and aid the county flood control program. The structure will be 140 feet long and 60 feet high with instruments measuring stresses, deflections, and temperature changes during tests.
Information shows water rise will be increased and the arch height raised to 100 feet. The test then allows water to rise further until the dam could be displaced, revealing the ultimate resistance of this dam design.
Arguments were heard in Sturgis as A Fieger vs the Faith D district wheel board contends Catholic students should be allowed to leave class during Bible readings. The board insists refusal risks expulsion unless students stay in school full time. Both sides plan to appeal up to the federal supreme court.
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