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Newspaper
Creston Weekly Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1922
Page
4
A fragmentary listing shows scattered coin values such as 20¢ 30¢ 15¢ 15¢ and 25¢ with a stray 380¢ marker, suggesting an incomplete price snapshot or OCR error from a classified or ad page. No clear event or entity is identifiable.
Seattle August 18 The vice president declares the army and navy will remain efficient enough to protect the nation at home and abroad The United States has a navy second to none and an army sufficient at the same time easing the tax burden for military needs Savings in military and naval appropriations will aid reclamation work in the west and Pacific Northwest
Many new fall skirts use home punce r tweed with wool at the hem and seams. They pair best with sweaters in matching tones for a coordinated look.
Des Moines reports no shortage of teachers this year with plentiful applications across nearly every county. About 4 500 people took the state teacher examinations in June and 4 800 in July. Two thousand five hundred college graduates and renewal certificates were issued, and 1 650 legal questions answered on school bonds salaries consolidation boards and graduation requirements.
Kin Yekiso a Korean nominal radicalist on trial in Nagasaki testified he hurled bombs at the government general in Korea and aimed to kill General Tanaka to spark anti Japanese sentiment. He claimed his plan included assassinating other state ministers if successful and said the Shanghai attempt failed to explode.
A French gown in coral chiffon velvet features crystal applique shaped as flowers and foliage. A single drape creates an unusual line, highlighting elegant craftsmanship and decorative elements.
The Decatur County Fair in Leon showcases 116 hog pens with 315 hogs led by judge Ta. Well known breeder Donald of Genoa. Notable herds include Landreth of Tingley and Delong of Osceola, with Herefords led by Lloyd L. Carfer and Chester Whites by Louis L. McClure. A Marsh band and art, needlework, and fruit exhibits draw crowds. Two airplanes offered flights, fireworks dazzle nightly, and the Red Cross tent run by Miss Johnson draws steady visitors. Thousands attend, marking the largest hog exhibit in county history.
Mr and Mrs A A Huntington and Mr and Mrs A Roodell left Creston this morning for an auto tour to northern Iowa. They will visit the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines before returning home.
The Brady Food Market advertises Alberta peaches by the box for today with sales expected to sell out. officials warn there may be none left at $1.35 per box tomorrow.
U S Marshal Fred Shoemaker of Council Bluffs appeared in the city on Wednesday delivering subpoenas for witnesses for a case slated for federal court in Creston.
Mr and Mrs Frank Rose announce the death of their son Clark Rose in Sioux City at 2 00 Friday morning. The funeral is set for 2 00 Sunday afternoon in Sioux City.
Arlee Williamson and Harold Ma theny were arrested by Deputy United States Marshals after a disturbance on the street as non union workers left a radioed premises and gathered in town. Chief Fent controlled the scene quickly. both men posted $200 bonds to face federal contempt charges under Judge Wade's injunction.
Mrs. Martin Cramer died at the Greater Community Hospital at 2:00 this morning from ghential illness after being brought in the night before. Her mother Mrs. Johnson resides in Creston.
Arrangements are made for the funeral of Mrs. Mary Moreland to be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the family home in Spaulding township twelve miles northwest of Creston. Interment will be at Cromwell Cemetery.
The Civic Federation will hold its regular meeting tomorrow at 8 P M in the Chamber of Commerce rooms at the Lowana Hotel.
The Catholic Daughters of America and the Knights of Columbus plan a joint picnic at McKinley Park on Tuesday August 22. Members are invited to attend with well filled baskets for dinner.
Creston Homestead will convene at Potter Post Hall Friday night August 18. Members are urged to attend as important business is to be acted upon and decisions are expected.
The Loyal Sons and Philithea classes of the Christian Church were entertained Thursday evening at the home of Arlo and Howard Burton on North Cedar Street. The event featured lawn games and later ice cream and cake. All attendees returned home reporting a good time.
Mr and Mrs H L Harshaw of 300 North Cedar Street report the birth of a daughter yesterday named Ruth Elizabeth. The couple announce the happy event and invite friends to celebrate.
In Hammond Indiana on August 18 Judge Henry Cleveland fined Chicago autoist Jaspeh Kuhulein $10 for bathing nude in Lake George. The court labeled him an offender and imposed the penalty for the public indecency.
F Marts a farmer living near Manlius in Bureau county was shot and killed by his two sons who mistook him at night for a chicken thief. The incident occurred in August.
Plans under way for a city tennis tourney at Irving Athletic Field in Creston. Event starts Thursday August 24 with three classes including Women's singles and doubles, Boys singles and doubles, and Men's singles and doubles. Entry fee 25 cents per singles and 25 cents per doubles. proceeds fund court remodeling. Entries to Wray Book Store or Harry Griggs, 407 North Birch by August 23 at 6 PM.
A historical note claims Sanskrit as the tongue of ancient Hindus and the closest to the spoken form of the Aryan race from which today’s whites allegedly descended.
Nogales Arizona August 18 Sheriff Hardy Saxon and deputies patrol Oro Blanco country after reports of armed Mexican raiders crossing the border near Ruby. Locals fear retaliation as Manuel Martinez faces execution tomorrow for participating in a bandit raid that killed Postmaster J Frank Pearson and his wife.
Washington August reports nearly 40 000 immigrants have entered the United States since July 1. Most come from Italy Russia United Kingdom Germany Greece and Czecho Slovakia under the 8 percent restrictive act. About 320 000 more can enter during the rest of the fiscal year.
United States detectives arrested Peter Scully 21 and Bernard Gordon 22 in Buffalo with over $25,000 worth of drugs bought in Montreal. Both said they were smuggling drugs to finance their college education.
The article notes sapphire velvet and ermine used in narrow bands on a black velvet gown with a Paris label. It also reports that among 287000 marriages in England last year nearly 250 couples involved spouses over 70 years old.
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