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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1925
Page
5
The article credits Harold Lloyd with guiding a new era in film comedy by blending humor with ideas. It notes his influence after Grandmother's Boy, highlighting a move away from pure slapstick toward more thoughtful entertainment.
Harold Lloyd stars in a comedy with a moral about self reliance. A college tale follows a boy who seeks popularity by sham, learns the value of authenticity, and delivers humor with heart. The film blends light fun with touching moments.
A survey of top high school teams notes Sioux City and North Des Moines strong starts with Cedar Rapids Washington holdings led by Cedar Rapids Fairfield defeat. Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson faces Cedar Rapids in a key weekend clash while Ames Marshalltown renew their rivalry and other state games unfold across Des Moines Poone West Des Moines Iowa City and Ottumwa await tests.
Washington Oct 7 Bush asserts the department of justice will pursue only serious antitrust cases while closing about 50 complaints in six months as not involving violations of law. William Donovan assistant attorney general in charge of antitrust outlined a policy shift toward limiting investigations that unsettle private business. Attorney General Sargent echoed the stance, stressing restraint on trivial inquiries and emphasis on substantial violations.
Pittsburgh Oct. 7 plan to advance World Series start times from 2 p.m. to 1 30 p.m. was discussed by major league owners and Commissioner Landis. No action taken yet but likely for adoption next fall to reduce late day interruptions. Minor league draft translation postponed to Thursday due to arrival of player lists.
The American Legion faces a key floor fight at its seventh national convention over Colonel Mitchell, labeled a critic of air service, as Oregon delegates back a stand and Chaplain Lonergan aligns with Mitchell. An aeronautical committee plans to report proposals, including a unified service under a separate cabinet, while avoiding naming individuals. The outcome hinges on Mitchell’s matter and the national commander's election.
Aviation celebrities and military pilots gather at Mitchell Field New York to compete in the national air races opening tomorrow. An estimated five hundred planes are expected with army navy aviators and civilians from various regions arriving by train and air for what could be the largest meet in history.
Flyers and civilians prepare for a three day meeting beginning tomorrow with 19 events. Two civilian free for all races offer 2500 dollars each, plus a Liberty engine builders’ trophy race for military pilots. Notable entrants include Capt D Oisy Le Matre and Capt Rene Fonck, with Rickenbacker and Pickford also mentioned in coverage.
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