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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1925
Page
4
Rome reports show allied Italian newspapers opposed to the current taxist government urge the censor to condemn issues quickly. The press law requires censor approval before publication with suppression penalties for objections. Slow office hours delayed condemnations causing seizures and missing editions. The papers plead for prompt action if condemnation is intended.
The article lists 19 reporters and their departments at Red High School for the next weeks. Editors include Vere Blair and Ruby Ames ni, with desks such as personals, athletics, and notes for various grades. Examinations at Afton High School grew nervously as Thursday and Friday approached.
Athletics and student clubs prepare for mid November bas eban practice. O'Hara Sound girls club will run an operation named O’Hara Lan. Twenty five girls tryout for a team. Alumni notes recall Miss Tillie Hermer, class of 1881 and local painting teacher. South Grade reports early school arrival and supervised play. Halloween decorations and Fire prevention week observed. Seventh grade notes perfect attendance in September.
A report from the Recorder lists warranty deeds filed, including Geo A Reston of Iowa and Ada Mostoller transferring to J M Mostoller, dated Sept 18 1928 for lots 6 and 34 in the original town of Anton Union County Iowa, and Mae L Larimer et al transferring to Earl Courtney dated Oct 10 1925 for parts of Block 2.
Property transfers in Union County Iowa include J. H Lorimer Fourth Addition Lorimer town involving Frank E. Cornell W D October 10 1928 3260 and 6500 dollars for NW quarter and NE quarter adjoining See 35 Township 72 north of south range 28 west. Security Loan and Investment Company transfers noted with trustees D 29 1928 and October 3 1925 one dollar and other valuable consideration.
Freshmen with top grades across five divisions at Iowa State College received medals and certificates at a college wide convocation. Award sponsors were honor societies on campus and President R A Pearson presented the recognitions. Winners include Percy A Millard Shelby in Agricultural, John B Young Waterloo in Engineering, Hele Kallenberg Ames in Home Economics, Walter H Chivers Des Moines in Veterinary, and Frederick S Craig Des Moines in Industrial Science. Harold Claasick Ontario earned the sophomore medal for highest average, Henry Harlow Des Moines received the junior award.
Miss Vera L. Noyes, supervisor of Religious Education in the Chicago Diocese, proposes mail instruction to bring religious training into daily life for children in rural and distant districts. Each weekly lesson is graded for age, encourages thinking and action, and involves the whole home, not just the child.
Dublin reports say President Cosgrave unwittingly acted as a spy during the first army maneuvers of the Free States. An officer questioned him near the Dublin mountains about road passes and information given. the officer warned civilians should not divulge military data and Cosgrave agreed to keep quiet. Miss Clara Norton of Des Moines arrived Saturday for a visit at the Frank McGrath home in Des Moines.
A U S Agriculture Department analysis shows agricultural corporations paid 44 percent of profits in federal, state, and local taxes in 1923, up from 42 percent in 1922, though profits rose sharply to 65.3 million dollars from 22.4 million in 1922. The report notes taxes remain among the highest for any industry, with mining exceptions.
London observers urge decisive leadership as unemployment rises and coal truce strains Britain's postwar stability. Editors mock Baldwin holidays, while talk of mobilizing youth and guarding British standards amplifies fears of unrest and a frail economy.
Des Moines October 19 Anti-Saloon Teague state headquarters announced a delegation of more than 50 town business and professional men will go to the twenty second annual dry congress in Chicago from November 8 9 This will be the first time since the prohibition movement began in Iowa that such a delegation has been sent Mr and Mrs Merle Whity of Mt Ayr visited J H Porter at 504 West Adams Street Sunday evening after a day there.
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