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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1915
Page
3
Dr. J F Shallenberger advertises limited hours 8 30 am to 4 20 pm one day every 28 days. He claims to quickly diagnose chronic diseases and treats eye nose throat lungs heart skin nerves liver stomach kidneys and more with scientific methods. Free consultation and examination at 786 Oakwood Bvd Chicago Ill.
A series of brief items reports H A Sorlien selling 80 acres west of town to Albert M Bergum for 160 per acre and notes various regional happenings. Other items cover eye removal, a death at 91, a Milwaukee depot move study, frog shipments to Chicago, local business purchases, a prominent local's illness, and sheriff sale notices in Palo Alto County Iowa.
I A Miller sold his half section farm in Superior township to John Baker for 125 per acre. The purchase was from J C Davis about a year earlier. The Spirit Lake Beacon notes the sale price and transfer details. In a separate brief, Lloyd McDonald suffered a severe workplace injury at the roundhouse when a crosshead slipped, severing his middle finger from the hand.
A. R. Corey reports state fairs drew 1,115,605 attendees across 93 district and county events, with total receipts of 564,419.49 and net profit 19,411.21. Fifty-six fairs earned money, thirty-seven ran deficits, state aid totaled 47,509.83, and premiums rose to 117,435.10 with race purses at 127,951.22.
State of Iowa Palo Alto County notice states executors George A Weir William M Weir and Patrick Be Weir appointed and qualified for the Patrick Weir estate. Creditors and others are urged to file claims with the District Court Clerk and settle debts promptly. McCarty and McCarty attorneys for the estate dated December 4 1915.
News item recalls upcoming event for local fire company. Mentions marriage license issued to Magnus Anderson and Kerster Johnson Wirs, Larrabee visit, and various local happenings including deaths, elections, and sports.
Sheldon Iowa December 2 N C Smith of nine miles northwest of Sheldon was killed last night in an automobile crash. Four men rode in the car. three others escaped with minor injuries.
Farmers urged to buy twelve fall yearling boars and spring boars with weights listed, plus gifts. The notice claims no sale this year, but promises value on Durocs and hogs bred for future usefulness. Location: farm one mile north of Emmetsburg city limits by Medium Lake, contact via phone.
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