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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1925
Page
3
The Pullman Porters' Union expresses distrust toward a movement to organize porters into a labor union, warning that success could plunge the group into upheaval and challenge existing labor structures.
In Union County District Court Euphemia Temple sues Thomas P. Temple for desertion on or about October 8 1923 claiming she has paid funds owed by him and seeks authority to manage sell and encumber his one half interest in SSW Section 12 Township 72 North Range 31 West to reimburse herself and for maintenance. If he fails to appear by noon on the next term starting October 19 1925 default and judgment will be entered.
Mrs. Cc C Thompson of 501 S Vine St credits Doan's Pills with easing backache dizziness headaches and swelling under the eyes. The advertisement urges readers to buy Doan's Pills 60 cents at all dealers citing the Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as the sponsor.
The home medicine chest features spirits of ammonia tincture of iodine milk of magnesia castor oil epsom salts essence of peppermint spirits of camphor and other remedies. Every woman with gender-specific ailments should include Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for three generations it has proven dependable against women’s pains.
An old classified style notice promotes Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as a simple preparation claimed to clear catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and reduce inflammation linked to stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. It targets readers troubled by stomach and digestive issues and mentions availability at druggists.
The piece argues the Pullman porter George is an artist, not to be restrained by rules. It jokes that better pay and tips are needed, praising his charm and individuality in the car. The tone stays affectionate and humorous about his service and mood.
A committee of experts working with the International Labour Office safety service in Geneva aims to standardize safety conditions across Europe. Six industries will be investigated including celluloid goods and cinema films, wood working machinery, stamping presses, centrifugal machines, acetylene plants, and chain and cable use. Monographs will be issued as data become available. American member Major Henry A. Reninger, vice president of the National Safety Council, participates.
Stanford University in California urged development of world famous botanical gardens. Dr Leroy Abrams notes ideal conditions for such an institution and cites thriving plants from Alaska, Canada, Caribbean, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania on campus.
Des Moines report shows Labor Commissioner A D Funk weighing whether a slightly injured worker who drives to a physician in his own car should receive an examination allowance under the workmen compensation law. After hours of expert testimony on operating costs, Funk will issue advisement on this new legal point.
Philadelphia transit officials explore a new wage base linked to the purchasing power of the dollar to protect workers. A joint employee and employer committee studies a fluctuating scale anchored to cost of living items, aiming to prevent wages from falling as prices rise or rising too slowly with living costs.
Music news notes Ossip Gabrilowitsch and Harold Bauer in a joint recital on Oct 23, preparations for winter Florida trips by Myron and Will Smith, Lucille Boyd resuming study, Evelyn Heessel joining Des Moines arts faculty, and local orchestral and band activities with Bachmann's, Cincinnati Symphony, and Ames College band.
List of warranty deeds filed in Creston Iowa with dates in 1925. Transfers include J A Franklin Q C D from Laura M Hyndman. W D deeds to W B Duncan. Benj E Grant to Fred H Grant. Ada C Vona. Malcolm Forney. H C and Zora I Smith to W B Duncan. sheriff’s deed to Lysle Musmaker. Includes descriptions of parcels in Creston addition, and Lot 41 Swigert’s North. Figures show dates from 1925 and amounts mostly $1.00 and other considerations. notes interests in specific blocks and sections.
Documents show several Iowa property transfers in 1925. J W Richardson and wife deeded Lot 22 23 Wilkins Second Addition to Creston to Carrie S Wilkins for $1 and other value. M G Bacon Trustee to James Adrian in August 1925 for $7,400. David McNair and wife to Annie M Conklin in September 1925 for $100. Parcels include various NW SW and SW fractions in Sec 32 Twp 72 R 28 and other additions in Creston Union County with described tracts and plat references.
Fairbanks Alaska September 29 with ten landing fields built or under construction promise airplane communication between the interior terminus of the Alaska Railroad and mining settlements. Fairbanks centers trips. three fields in operation at Lake Minchumina Tacoma and Flat with Ruby field started 230 miles from Fairbanks. Air route Ruby to Tacoma covers 100 miles.
Des Moines reports that in over 490 Iowa towns every teacher from primary grades to high school is a member of the State Teachers Association. The new headquarters release shows widespread rural participation and a unified professional body across the state.
The association outlines a program to improve education with equality of opportunity, trained teachers in every room, efficient administration, salary standards, protection from partisan politics, good living conditions for teachers, retirement provisions, a democratic spirit in school service, and strong cooperation with homes and social agencies.
Sioux City reports that over 75 percent of male students at Morningside College work outside study hours to help pay expenses. Frank Henderson notes men hold jobs from theater ushering and store clerking to stockyard cattle driving and gas plant coal wheeling. Women mainly do household and clerical tasks.
Des Moines reports the Iowa state highway commission will adopt a uniform highway marking system within months. The plan follows legislative authorization and may use a market type produced by the Anamosa reformatory factory, which recently began operations.
The commission weighs marker types as states push for a country wide standard. Amamosa factory may close temporarily after fulfilling orders if it fails to win the market contract. This year 750000 auto tags returned a profit to the state of about 25000 with a contract let at 11 percent per pair.
Des Moines records show Charles and Mrs LeRoy preparing for habeas corpus action by Carl Sellers to regain custody of seven year old Betty Jane Sellers. Sellers says he saw his daughter yesterday for first time in three years. The LeRoys claim they have had sole possession since the mother died after a divorce. Betty Jane has been in Cedar Rapids school while aunt and uncle toured vaudeville.
Adolph K. Mickey, 29, of near Letts, died in a Muscatine hospital from injuries suffered when his car was struck by an unknown driver eight miles west of Muscatine on a hill. He was found beside his wrecked vehicle and an inquest was set for today.
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