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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1922
Page
4
A Graettinger Times item notes corn whiskey has fallen from $20 to $8 a gallon due to a bumper corn yield, with warnings about fusel oil and health risks. It mentions potential moonshine producer strikes and dangers to drinkers and public safety. The column closes by reporting Mrs. C. H. Shotts of Hanlontown losing both legs while washing.
A woman near Ringsted in the Graettinger region was seriously injured while washing when the powered washing machine entangled her skirt belt, causing both legs to be amputated above the knee. Her life remains in danger as doctors warn of machinery hazards. Nearby notes report residents’ comings and goings, with social visits, travel to Des Moines, fair attendance, and plans for Labor Day gatherings.
A Graettinger reader reports benefits from Adler-i-ka saying it helps stomach upset and enables eating again. The ad claims the product cleanses both upper and lower bowels, removes foul matter, prevents gas and sour stomach, and guards against appendicitis with a claim of releasing poisonous matter from the system.
An advertisement asserts Camphor and Hydrastis with witch hazel mixed in Lavoptik eye wash rapidly helps sore eyes. It cites immediate relief for a long-standing weak watery eye condition and another case of red inflamed eyes. A small bottle of Lavoptik is recommended. aluminum eye cup offered by Friee-Mack's Pharmacy.
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