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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1922
Page
14
A Graettinger column notes corn whiskey prices plunging sixty percent to about $8 a gallon due to bumper corn yields and shortages of funds. It warns of fusel oil poisoning and risks to health, citing danger to kidneys and potential early death, as moonshine remains a volatile livelihood. The piece also mentions a possible strike among still operators and a local incident involving Mrs. C. H. Shotts of Hanlontown.
A resident near Mason City suffered a grave accident while doing laundry. A belt entangled Mrs. Shott causing both legs to be amputated above the knee and leaving her life in danger. The incident underscores machinery risks, especially around women.
Pp J Paulsen was a business caller at Emmetsburg Tuesday. Mr and Mrs John Steil and child ren of Emmetsburg were guests of Graettinger friends Sunday. Mr and Mrs J W Oakes and Mrs J H Gammon traveled to Des Moines to attend the state fair. M B Carnahan resigned from Quaker Oats elevator at Renwick. Roy and Mrs Alexander Arlton and two children visited Graettinger relatives from Iowa City Friday. Roy Lowman has hosted Saturday night dances at the barn on his father's farm. Brother Vedder of Marmetsburg accompanied by Dan McCarty paid Craettinger a visit. The Times appreciated a pleasant call. Mr and Mrs Tod Brekke plan to move to Faribault Minnesota by September 1.
A testimonial from a Graettinger resident claims Adler-i-ka cured stomach distress and gas after fear of eating. The advertisement asserts the product cleanses both upper and lower bowels by removing foul matter, guards against appendicitis, and helps sour stomach. It promotes Macks Pharmacy as the seller.
In Indiana a patient with three years of weak watery eyes was helped at once by a blend of camphor hydrastis witch hazel in Laryoptik eye wash. A second case of irritation benefited, and Lavoptik eye wash is cited as typically helpful for small eye troubles. Prepared by PREE-MACKS PHARMACY.
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