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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1927
Page
3
A five year old girl of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Saltz suffered a badly smashed arm after it was caught in a power clothes wringer. The machine was stopped only after the arm was drawn in to the elbow. the mother also had her hand caught while attempting to help.
An eccentric ad copy extols a magical home remedy for foot pain and discomfort. It promises relief from corns and burns, with comic claims that the product makes feet dance and reduces burning, sweating, and fatigue while inviting readers to try it despite garbled wording and odd spellings.
Wm Harvey of Emmetsburg township states that at a Perry meet on June 22 1911 corn was so high farmers could not use cultivators. Albert Conlon left for Dubuque to enter Summer School after graduating from Columbia College two weeks ago and was visiting his parents in Great Oak township.
Mason City volunteers keep a local flying field while the Chamber of Commerce assists with expenses. Also noted are local visits and social events around Ottosen, Humboldt and Emmetsburg, with multiple residents mentioned and brief regional happenings. A denizen of Denmark, Biss Anta Hanson, dies at 63 in Ottosen after emigrating to Humboldt County in 1883.
Pig owners urged to worm all hogs now to prevent losses from worms. OCCO Liquid Worm Expeller advertised as most effective. distributed free by Oelwein Chemical Company through trained local representatives. Farmers invited to mail the free service request to schedule early worming calls on their farms.
Several hundred Iowa farmers are conducting crop tests under the Ames experiment station guidance. Tests span diverse soils across the state with notable variety in crop varieties. The work aims for reliable, useful results from the field trials.
The Fair association plans a major Fourth of July event in Kossuth and nearby counties featuring free attractions, a fireworks spectacle described as state fair quality, rocket and aerial bomb displays, and a simulated battle scene. Act from Captain Davis includes a high diving trick ending in a gasoline fire finale. The program includes the Smiletta Bros aerial bar act, a ball game between Dows and Stanhope, the Venetian Trio, and the Algona Military Band. Midway shows, concessions, and a robust festival vibe are anticipated with strong attendance and community excitement.
The regular and relable Chicago Specialist will be at Hotel Kermore in Emmetsburg Iowa on Tuesday July.
A fragmentary report praises Dr Grallenberger for extensive hospital experience and extensive practice in treating chronic diseases after others fail. It claims his long study and devotion yield better relief and urges consultation for persistent illnesses.
E E Ballheim, a Mason City eye specialist, appears in a garbled notice. The readable fragments mention eye care, blurred vision, and an address or contact hint, with misspelled phrases suggesting a local advert or public notice.
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