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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1925
Page
6
Mire Oshe of Orien was seen Friday shopping and visiting many friends. Mr and Mrs Flokra af Ralston spent Friday in Creston shopping and visiting with friends.
Marty Helmann, Tigers outfielder, edged Tris Speaker for the American League batting crown in 1925. Helmann finished with a .392 average after six hits in his last two games, while Speaker batted .290 after a late-season return as a pinch hitter. Ty Cobb led in top marks like total bases and runs, with White Sox stealing the most bases and Babe Ruth tying for second in homers.
In San Pedro California on October 10 a tiny spider supposedly caused panic aboard five U S submarines. Submarine division II, en route from San Diego, docked for fumigation after officers issued warnings and public health service officials boarded ships to inspect and disinfect.
A fragment describes a confusing incident in the Pacific where a tarantula aboard a submarine division appears to have been treated with cyanide fumigation. It notes misidentification of the tarantula bearing craft and uncertainty about which submarine carried Spider, with several numbers mentioned.
Chicago Board of Trade imposes strict rules to limit price volatility. A new eight of twelve directors must approve emergencies, with 10 hours notice for price swing limits and possible trading bans at specified levels. The move follows calls from Secretary Jardine for market cleansing amid a long battle over grain gambling.
MacMillan Arctic expedition returns to Maine coast after 112 days at sea as Dead Man's Cove anchors enter port. Gov Brewster and U S Navy officials plan welcome. Commander MacMillan lauds expedition and Dr Walter Keel for 1000 Arctic fauna specimens and notable photography and courage.
A navy officer describes long flights across mountains ice fields and seas seeking unknown lands. He believes still undiscovered areas exist under frozen waters and advocates dirigible exploration with dog teams. He cites Norse ruins in Greenland and aims to trace settlements in Labrador and establish scientific stations there.
Iowa and St Louis collide at Town field at 2 20 this afternoon in dry field conditions. Hawkeyes aim to even scores after a 39 0 defeat in 1906. Coach Buron Ingwersen notes a tougher test. Graham and Raffensperger sidelined with injuries.
In Washington a Czech Slovak debt commission and the American panel reached a funding agreement reducing the U S debt to Czecho Slovakian claims to 115 million with a 62 year settlement. The lump sum was accepted by the U S Congress pending approval, reflecting a reduction of about 2.68 million from treasury records. Beginning next December the plan calls for 3 million annually on principal and interest for 18 years, then about 1 million thereafter.
Local notes show Miss Jeannette satewell Otumwa visiting with Miss Ruch Horner while Miss Ola Mincks Blockton visits Everett and Miss May Streepy. Several families travel for weekends including Bert and Mrs Little Des Moines and Mrs Selander Stanton.
Mrs. J. R. Carlson came back today from Truro after a brief stay at her aunt Mrs. T. C. DeLong’s home. She was joined by her aunt Mrs. L. E. Hacker of Fremont Nebraska who will visit here for a short time.
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