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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1925
Page
4
Herrin Illinois shows signs of revival as the town heals its postwar wounds. Bank deposits rise, new shops open, and coal fields resume activity. Elimination of the Champion Sun tollers, religious revival, and reconstruction of homes boost confidence amid past strife and population shifts.
Geneva reports the presence of the Duchess of Athol, British parliament member and League delegate, as she joins the humanitarian committee. Her graceful demeanor eases tension among members, introducing a new blend of aristocracy and democratic spirit at the assembly.
The scene unfolds with the French speaking committees and non British colleagues around the nobility’s chair. Mr Mowinckel, Norway’s foreign minister, struggles to adapt and is momentarily interrupted by Dr Nansen asking to speak, earning a gracious nod from the duchess.
The American Red Cross annual report shows 22,882 more swimmers trained in life saving, 5,884,907 school children enrolled, and 924 public health nurses on duty. It notes 1,099,492 home visits, 83,348 school visits, and 1,473,031 child inspections, plus nursing enrollment rising to 42,002. International aid extends to Poland Bulgaria Turkey Greece the Philippines Canal Zone Haiti and other regions.
In Los Angeles theaters audiences may soon watch a long film story and hear actors speak via radio. The experiment linked a glass partitioned room where actors stood and a projecting film in an adjacent room. Theaters had loudspeakers and synchronized cranking to a metronome, showing cues on film while actors spoke into microphones.
Washington outlines American Educational Week observance from November 16 to 22 with a seven day program. President Coolidge endorses the proclamation as the Bureau of Education, NEA, and the American Legion sponsor activities to connect public and schools.
Wieringen island now unites with the mainland after a newly built one and a half mile dam. The move forms part of the Zuyderzee drainage scheme aimed at reclaiming 1,600 square miles, with an estimated cost of 110 million. The project may take up to 30 years to complete.
Paris reports the high cost of living striking modern art as artists face rising expenses and galleries brace for impact. The note from Oct. 27 cites financial strain affecting production, exhibitions, and the market for contemporary works.
The Autumn salon is reduced to about half its usual scope due to canvas and paint costs. A full length portrait of a woman with indigo blue eyes is highlighted as a chief monstrosity, alongside fleshly debauchery. Some exhibits are valued at 75,000 frames each and sold at that figure amid mixed critical views.
Mr and Mrs L and Boger visit from Des Moines and spend the day here attending to business interests with Lola Boger noted among locals assisting on matters of shared concern.
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