Discovery of infantile paralysis germ by Dr Rosenow
The Algona Courier reports that infantile paralysis, once deadly in New York, may be curbed after Dr Edward C Rosenow isolated its germ. Experiments with animals and children suggest tonsil removal helped recovery in some cases, but indiscriminate tonsil removal is not advised. Further research and medical guidance are urged.
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New York
Edward C. Rosenow
Mayo Foundation of
Chester, Minn
Rosenow
Algona Comer
Rats Made to Work in Drain Fix by Tub Method
A West Main street homeowner faced a clogged tile drain. Instead of $60 to dig out and repair, he used a galvanized tub with a top door, plus two strong boys for help, to lure rats that gnawed away the blockage. After nine days the drain cleared and water flushed through, all for under four dollars.
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Main Street
Frank Humphreys
Yilm Grove
Lake City
Saturday Clarion Football Wins 10 to 7 Over Kymetsburg
The Clarion team defeated the Kymetsburg high school football squad 10 to 7 in a fast paced game. Local spectators watched as a few townsfolk attended the afternoon sport. Earlier, Clarion beat Mason City 14 to 0 in a game a couple of weeks prior.
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Clarion
Kymetsburg
Mason City
BEC
Jaeger claims coal tar substitute could replace gasoline
Minneapolis inventor Carl Jaeger says a coal tar paste dissolved in water could power cars as well as high grade gasoline and at a tenth the price. He claims the invention would cut Standard Oil profits and lower overall driving costs, with demonstrations observed by Ford's Detroit manager in Minneapolis.
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Rockefeller
Carl Jaeger
Minneapolis
Standard Oil
Mr. Jaeger
Ford
Jaeger
Henry Ford
Detroit
Menry
Tord
Ulm
Minn
Sumner Duroe Jersey hog sale up despite weather
The Sumner Duroe Jersey hog sale at Lost Island farm four miles west of Ruthven drew 92 March farrow hogs, praised for quality. Mr Sumner credits strong advertising in the Free Press and Surrounding papers for turnout, saying perfect conditions could have doubled buyers. Ruthven Free Press notes Miss Rose Wilson underwent appendicitis surgery at St Marys Rochester. her mother reports steady recovery and many friends in the area awaiting updates.
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Sumner
Free Press
Ruthven Free Press
Rose Wilson
St. Mary’s Hospital
Rochester
Minnesota
Times
Miss Wilson
Estherville
Majestic Stove Demonstration Promises Savings and Quality
A Majestic Factory demonstrator visits this week to show how the Majestic range is built and why it lasts longer, uses less fuel, bakes evenly, and reduces repair costs. Learn every part before buying by mail and decide to replace the old stove with a range backed by 25 years of reputation.
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Majestic
Majestic Range Demonstration Offers Free Granite and Copper Ware
During demonstration week buyers receive a free eight dollar set of granite and copper kitchen ware with every Majestic sold. The sale price and stove quality stay unchanged. Visitors are invited to learn about the Majestic Range without obligation to purchase at the store.
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Majestic Aeroplanes
Majestic Range
Charley Jensen
General Hardware
Graettinger, Iowa
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