Old Three Heads tale of Lucy and the three headed castle
Lucy learns Old Three Heads rules a castle with creatures who bear three heads. She meets a three headed horse cat dog and owl and, after quarrels over food water and books, helps each creature remove their extra heads by pulling them off. They escape to the woods promising to avoid the castle for good.
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Jancy
Lucy
Old Three
Lacey
Lacy
Taury
Laucy
Bane
McChirre
Agnes
Gina
Clothiers Told to Sit Still in Boat
A flood of optimistic trade letters from Chicago and other cities warns clothiers not to rock the boat amid European conflict. Wholesalers foresee prosperity despite war, but note higher prices due to fabric shortages. An accidental ad mentions Foley Kidney Pills with a personal testimonial from Dexter, Missouri.
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Waterloo Clothing
Whalesale
Chicago
New York
Louis
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Europe
May Stop Payment of Warrants Soon
Owing to shortage of funds it may be necessary for the county treasurer to cease paying warrants on the poor and county funds after Sept 1. Debits from fines insane and other items drain the vaults while road and bridge funds remain sound.
Black Hawk County Veterans hold Cedar Falls meeting
The Black Hawk County Veterans association planned next summer's gathering in Cedar Falls with a business session yesterday. Officers named include John Call of Cedar Falls as colonel and David Allison of La Forte City as lieutenant colonel. Commander Byron Ward spoke on patriots who saved the Union and praised the U S flag. An evening Coliseum address featured Ward and entertainment by the Women’s Relief Corps.
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Black Hawk County
Wright
Cedar Falls
Phillips
Djutant
Sons of Veterans
Coliseum
Department
Byron A. Ward
Detter
Ward
United States
O. 5
Lamb
J. (. Norris
Women’eelief Corps
Waverly Farmers Await River Damage Decision
Waverly Iowa Aug 13 farmers along the Cedar river north of town await the decision by 12 jurymen who are considering property damage from river overflow. Local society notes and movements include Mrs J M Gross returning from five weeks with relatives, teachers changing posts, and various residents visiting Chicago Dubuque and other cities.
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Waverly
Codar
Sherif Krause
J. M. Gross
Excelsior Springs
Kansas City
Omaha
Mist Maloney
Chicago
Schlutsmeyer
Robert Knapp
Rockford
Gee, Kaiser
Lena Molting
B. H. Rausch
Mary and
Henrietts Friedemann
Edward Sanitarium
Naperville
Henry Norton
Tsouls Riedesel
Danver
Arnold Fox
Davenport
M i. Daniels
Henry Winning
Elsie Baum- Sartner
Sumner
Herman Moehling
Wakefield's Blackberry Balsam Ad Urges Quick Use
An old advertisement touts Wakefield's Blackberry Balsam as a quick cure for diarrhoea dysentery cholera morbus and cholera infantum. It claims 69 years of use and notes it is safe for grown ups and babies available at drug stores for 85c.
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Wakefield
Thin Folks Who Would Be Fat A Physician's Advice
A physician advertises Sargol tablets as a natural, harmless way to gain weight for extremely thin people. He claims fat and flesh form in the blood when nutrition is normal, and that Sargol, taken with meals, converts sugars and starches into nourishment. Reports claim 10 to 25 pounds in a month, with guarantees or money back. not to be used by those unwilling to gain ten pounds.
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Joder Pharmacy
Rabe and Falkner Take Auto Trip to Lake Okoboji
C W Rabe traveled to Dubuque to meet his cousin George Falkner of Rockford Illinois. They drove in a touring car to Lake Okoboji where Mrs Rabe’s daughter Miss Marjorie and Miss Sarah Hoyack awaited. They plan a two to three week vacation through northern Iowa and Minnesota lake regions. This is Rabe’s first vacation in five years.
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J. Rainbow
Bb. P. Leeper
Iowa
Minnesota
Winnebaro
Lyle
Minn
Charles City
Clear Lake
Sponheer
Algona
Lake Okoboji
Spirits Lake
New Wim
Sleeny Eyn
Travey
Walnut Grove
Janesville
State Bank
Henry Cretameyer
Emmetsburg
Harry Morey
Fred Clark
Gayle Grove
Fred
Man
W. B. Reilly
Thenois
Dale Griswold
Dr. Risk
Lax
Des Moines
Rebecca Paulson
C. W. Rabe
Dubuque
George Falkner
Rockford, Ill
Freckled to Wrinkled Skin Remedy Claims Remarkable Results
An ad describes Plexion as a simple natural toner that eliminates liver spots freckles and blotches, claiming it clears blemishes on the face in little time. It touts removal of age lines and fine lines, with supposed skin lightening and smoothing benefits using a hazel-based preparation.
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Cerebel
Akic
Jad Salts Advertisement for Kidney and Bladder Relief
An old medicine ad claims Jad Salts neutralizes uric acid to soothe bladder irritation and urinary issues. It advises four ounces of Rad Salts taken in water for two to three days, credits H. W. Taggart as seller, touts safety and pleasant effervescence.
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H. W. Taggart
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Eican
W. M. Valtacre
Dexter
Foley
Crystal Theatre
Nn Vitagraph
New Idea Fashion
East Fourth Street
Waan
Jong Over Skirg
Ty Kee
Mininig
Murtars
Wee Shire
Royal Worcester
New Idea Pattern
Women’s
Yesturday
Salo
Tual
Fridasy A
Brussels
John Hale
County Veterans
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