Creston Daily Advertiser Anvil of Local News
The Creston Daily Advertiser publishes weekday evenings under The Creston Advertiser Gazette Co with Carl Davenport and W A Roseberry as publishers. The paper carries Associated Press news and notes its mission and odd self congratulations quoted from the Charlestown Gazette about the value of information and editors.
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Creston Advertiser-Gazette Co
Carl Davenport
W. A. Roseberry
Creston
Iowa
Ember
Associated Press
The Letter E Opinion Sparks Debate Among Readers
A reader suggests that the letter E is the most unfortunate character in the alphabet, prompting letters to the editor and brief rebuttals from supporters and critics alike. The discussion touches on frequency, humor, and linguistic quirks across contexts.
Man Turns Thirty and Wraps Small Bills on Roll
A man reaches thirty and starts wrapping the small bills on the outside of his roll, a peculiar habit noted in the vicinity.
Constipation and All-Bran Promise Health Benefits
An advertisement extols Kellogg's All-Bran as a cure for constipation and related health issues claiming it prevents many diseases, supports gentle intestinal cleansing, and guarantees relief with regular use. It cites Battle Creek Michigan origin and availability in grocers and restaurants.
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Kellogg
Battle Creek
Michigan
Health clinic series to aid mothers and babies in Adair County
A county wide clinic drive for mothers and children begins May 26 in Adair County. Iowa State University doctors will examine children under six, with priority to healthy babies under two. Each clinic offers free exams, feeding guidance, and personal advice from a woman physician. Local nurses and farm bureau support enable sessions, with appointments required to limit confusion.
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Adair County
State University
Iowa City
Farm Bureau
Stuart
Whoolhouse
J.C. Peter
Greenfield
School House
Hi. A. Smith
Bridgewater
Gua ‘Fellman
Orient
M. Beck
Adair
J. Woods
Question of High Tariffs Soon to Agitate Germany
An Associated Press report from Dusseldorf outlines Germany's tariff debate. Proponents of high protective tariffs argue against reparations driven costs and possible foreign dumping, while customs union advocates urge tariff elimination to expand abroad, with future action tied to post election developments.
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Germany
Associated Press
Dusseldorf
Berlin
Ruhr
Saxony
Thuringia
Alsace-Lorraine
Upper Silesia
Saar
Memel
Local Social Roundup Notes From Afton Area
Mrs. Jake Gripp of Afton spent Thursday afternoon here attending to business and visiting among friends. Mrs. John Sullivan and Mrs. J. G Macrea visited Mrs. T. H. Martin on Greenfield Thursday and spent the day with friends.
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Jake Gripp
Afton
John Sullivan
J. G Macrea
T. H. Martin
Greenfield
Iowa Blue Law Prompts Sunday Amusement Crackdown
Des Moines faces a rising push to tighten Sunday restrictions as ministers plan a campaign against desecration. The effort targets activities from golf to movies and ice cream runs, seeking to amend the blue law within two years and give it stronger enforcement. The controversy follows a clash over a Sunday circus and a patriotic pageant, highlighting state scrutiny of Sunday amusements.
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Des Moines
Des Moines Ministerial Association
Iowa
Argonne
American Legion
Legion
R. B. Fisher
Ministers Warn Against Narrow Sunday Protests
Officials urged balance in Sunday activities after remarks warning against pastors protesting one entertainment form while other amusements operate freely. The remark stressed avoiding trapping ministers into singling out a single pastime.
Australia Pays High To Secure Emigrants
London and Canberra agreed to move 450000 UK emigrants to Australia over ten years to relieve English unemployment. Estimated cost per person ranges from 5000 to 10000 dollars for the 16000 mile voyage. Governments will cover traveler costs as many seek to settle on crown land as cattle raisers and farmers.
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The
Associated Press
Sydney
May
London
England
Australia
United Kingdom
Bruce
Women oppose governor nomination at Maryland convention
At Salisbury a push by United Democratic Women's Clubs to endorse Mrs. W. W. Hubbard for Maryland governor failed and Baltimore’s Democratic Women Federation officially disapproved of women candidates for the office. The federation stated its unanimous stance against the nomination amid public reports on a woman gubernatorial bid.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Maryland
United Democratic Women’s Clubs
Salisbury
W. W. Hubbard
Chestertown
Baltimore Federation of Demoratic Women
Ofice
Federation of Democratic Women, Incorporated
Federation
Local figures discuss timing of governor election in Maryland
The passage notes opposition to the ill timed proposal and confirms no governor election in Maryland until November 1926. It also mentions J H Schreeder of Coin Oklahoma visiting Creston for business, and Mrs Doris Corbin spent the day shopping and visiting friends.
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Maryland
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Creston Daily-Advertiser
Charlestown Gazette
Standard Oil
Pine and Mill Sts
New York Ave
Adams St
Seeberger Garage
W. Adams St
McLaughlin & Son
Cromwell
H. A. Tripp
Kent Orr Motor Co
Lorimer
Grover Blair S. S
Aston Ross & Lillard
Macksburg
G. L. Edgington
Barney
W. E. Hoskins
Nevinville
Ray Taylor
Pine & Union
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
John G. Woodward & CO
Council
Bludlslowa
State Assembly
J. H. Schreeder
Oklo
Doris Corbin
Yellow Carton
James S. Kirk & CO
Chicago
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