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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1927
Page
8
An old line promotes Mulehide roofing and shingles with a boast about superior performance before winter. The ad targets homeowners considering re roofing and hints at improving home value and comfort.
Leonard Shaw aged 12, son of Mr and Mrs Hugh Shaw, fell into a burning slack pile Sunday afternoon about 2 30 oclock. He escaped with serious burns to hands arms legs and feet after breaking through crust and plunging head first into live coals. His younger brother Floyd 9 and others were nearby as the accident happened while roller skating and wagon riding along the Eddyville road. Companions powerless, Shaw crawled from the fiery crater with extensive injuries.
Distressed boy suffered severe burns from a fire while near a roadway. Companions tried to get aid as cars passed without stopping. He was carried by wagon to town and then treated by Dr. Gilbert at the Wilbur Hay home. Emergency care saved him but distress marked the ordeal.
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