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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1925
Page
5
An advertisement touts McCoy’s Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets for underweight children promising rapid health gains. It claims to replace traditional cod liver oil’s odor and stomach upset, cites a sickly nine year old gaining 12 pounds in seven months, and offers 60 tablets for 60 cents with money back if not satisfied.
The new scream ing comedy Little Anny Rooney stars Mary Pickford at the Crest Thea ter in Creston Iowa. It starts dramatic and ends with a sympathetic fight with suspense and heart throbs. Special matinees Tuesday and Wednesday at 2 and 4 15 to accommodate school children.
Paramount speed comedy set in New York City with Bebe Daniels as Susan Van Dusen a vivacious society girl who seeks a detective job to locate a missing heir. Rod Van Rocaue plays the man in question as a staged romance. Mrs L B Judson departs for Aurora Illinois to visit relatives.
A sweep of brief notices lists public officials recent deaths and local events. Notables include George R. Dennis of Butler county, aged longtime public servant, and Ella Hough of Ames tied to Emerson Hough. Various town briefs cover robberies, church opens, college debates, athletic governance, accidents, and civic meetings across Des Moines Cedar Falls Ottumwa Keokuk Dubuque and Ames with dates and locations.
Des Moines reports rising but frigid conditions as a cold wave sweeps the middle states. Wisconsin and Minnesota endure snow and wind while Iowa forecasts warmer weather. Des Moines records 29 degrees with 28 at Sioux City and Charles City. Residents note deaths from flood and winter hazards and residents travel for family visits amid sharpening temperatures. Several communities report heavy snows and stranded travelers as meteorologists warn of continued harsh conditions through the region.
Mr and Mrs L B Sternbers and Mrs George Gault arrived home Sunday after attending a Town City football game in Illinois Saturday. Mr and Mrs T L Cheetham planned to leave Tuesday for Des Moines to visit for May. Mrs N V Rittleman departed for Ottumwa and Chicago to visit, with Miller's daughter returning to Mary.
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