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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1907
Page
6
An advertising feature extols Cooper’s New Discovery as a cure for dull liver function and yellow complexion. It claims bright red blood results in clearer skin and better energy, citing testimonials from Michael Silk of Indianapolis, who reports recovery after several bottles.
Emmetsburg and nearby towns report visits, travels, and events. Mentions include John Kirtz and Mildred Daley visiting relatives, Senator LaFollette and W. J. Bryan speeches planned for Spencer, and a big July 4 celebration in West Bend. Also noted are crop conditions, rail fare changes, a Des Moines excursion, and several confirmations of absences and returns.
A four and a half year old boy sent by Mrs. Walt Miller to his father’s office wandered along a railroad track for about four miles. Rescued by Redman section men, the child could only say his father’s name was West and he lived in West Bend. He was returned home after authorities contacted his father.
Postal workers warned against placing Christmas cards wrapped in tinsel or sealed with oiled envelopes as the tinsel is said to be poisonous. Reports indicate several postal clerks were allegedly poisoned by handling such cards.
D Bickford returned from central Illinois Wednesday morning where he had been locating prospective real estate buyers for two weeks. He found crop conditions falling backward in Illinois as he did in Iowa.
The Palo Alto county Board of Supervisors will meet August 7 1907 at 1 pm in the county auditor’s office Emmetsburg to let drainage improvements in District No 16. Bids may cover all or part of the work with 10 percent bid cash or certified check. bonds and deposits required. county may reject all bids. Work includes open ditch earth moving tile laying and furnishing materials with completion by September 1.
Frank J Cheney senior partner of F J Cheney & Co swears to pay one thousand dollars for each untreated case of catarrh. Oath sworn December 6, 1888 before Notary A W Gleason. Hal's Catarrh Cure advertised as orally absorbed and affecting blood and mucous membranes. Toledo Ohio sales by druggists. Take Brics Family Pills for constipation.
Hob clothing store lists reasonable typewriter prices and a contact for Edna M. Beebe. tf.
Leo Dooley, formerly at Wesley, arrived home Saturday after assisting at the Wesley fire. He contracted a throat infection described as tonsilitis and quinsy. The item notes local health and a past fire response with scattered regional notices.
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