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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1925
Page
3
A Creston daily paper blurb from 1904 prints a collection of famous last words and quips, alongside a boilerplate city notice and Associated Press attribution. It notes the newspaper’s publishing details and includes light readers’ humor about gas, boats, and civic life.
A Shenandoah Sentinel World excerpt features cautions about fermentation and brewing safety, a boast about four-wheel brakes, and a warning about a sign near deep water. The fragment captures local voice and concern over risky behaviors and roadside hazards.
Berlin officials rule that broadcasting poems and literary works falls under copyright like print. Gerhart Hauptmann and Hugo von Hoffmannsthal sued a Berlin radio company for unpaid royalties. Hauptmann received a preliminary injunction to stop broadcasts. Hofmannsthal’s case was upheld, with precedent expected.
The probate notice states that on May 4 1925 D Davenport was appointed Executor by the District Court of Union County Iowa for the estate of John Frederick. Creditors are to pay debts and claimants must present legally authenticated claims to the court for allowance. May dates listed for publication May 5 12 19.
New York City hotels annually purchase about 5 750 000 dollars worth of fresh fruits and vegetables. Purchases are usually made on a hand-to-mouth basis with many orders under a single box or hamper. Hotels rely on supply houses to maintain a wide assortment and rapid delivery due to limited storage and high quality demands.
Rotterdam May 11. American immigration restrictions burden European transatlantic lines. The Holland American Line notes no near relief, predicting a labor shortage in the US as wages rise and European competition grows. The Polish emigrant service from Danzig to Rotterdam was halted, but the company expects more high class travel from affluent Americans to drive future growth.
Near Deal Castle in England a cork and steel framed house is under construction as a housing relief experiment. The structure uses a steel skeleton with cork insulation encased in concrete and claims 25 percent heating savings and superior soundproofing. Built by unskilled labor under supervision, it targets coal miners and industrial workers for affordable housing.
London May 11 Eric A Nobles former director of agriculture Southern Rhodesia says Rhodesia stands at a new epoch the era of cotton a widespread desire to experiment and recognition of the experimental character of plantings in 1923 led to a general trial of cotton not seen before.
Seattle May 11 Ten years ago ore costing ten dollars a ton needed to be milled for profit. New processes allow mining and milling low grade ore at a fraction of the former cost. Falcon Joslin notes innovations enabling profitable work in areas across the United States. A large Alaska gold mine reportedly mills ore at 49 cents a ton and aims to drop to 40 cents, showing low grade ore can be developed profitably.
Insurance Department of Iowa in Des Moines certifies Globe Indemnity Co of New York is authorized to transact accident health liability workmens compensation and more in Iowa until April 1 1926 based on December 31 1924 financials showing assets 2411074413 liabilities 1911074413 capital 81500000 surplus 3506000 and surplus to policyholders 35900000 with seal and signature May 1 1925.
The document records W R Kendrick Commissioner of Liability Workmen's Compensation declaring Georgia Casualty Company incorporated in Atlanta Georgia and notes assets liabilities and policyholder figures as of May 1 1975 including total admitted assets 3 251 719 96 and capital paid up 600 000 00 with surplus and policyholder figures and official signature.
The Insurance Department of Iowa issues an annual certificate of publication dated December 1924 reflecting the company’s condition and authorized to transact life and property insurance business in Iowa until April 1, 1926. It lists assets of 6 282 466.78, capital paid up 1 006 000.00, surplus over liabilities 41 146 623.98, and surplus as regards policyholders 2 146 623.9, signed by the Commissioner of Insurance in May 1925.
The Insurance Department of Iowa reports Great American Casualty Company of Chicago has complied with state requirements for accident health auto liability insurance. The admitted assets total 388,654.55 with capital 290,000.00 and liabilities 42,837.39, policyholders 242,837.31 as of May 1, 1925, for April 1, 1926.
Des Moines beat Omaha 7 to 3 while St. Joseph won 4 to 1 against Oklahoma City. Lincoln prevailed 9 to 4 over Denver. Tulsa and Wichita postponed. Tomorrow Oklahoma City meets St. Joe while Tulsa faces Wichita and Lincoln battles Denver. Omaha visits Des Moines. Pet values shown as 833 667 500 400 with .333 and .167 fractions.
Cedar Rapids defeated Waterloo 4-0. Other games listed include Cedar Rapids at Moline, Rock Island at Dubuque, Ottumwa at Waterloo and Burlington at Marshalltown.
Hollywood studio manager B. P. Fineman says fifty thousand applicants compete for film extra jobs. To solve the selection problem his plan guarantees groups of 50 experienced extras for at least twelve days of work each month for his studio.
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