Johnnie Learns School Is Better Than a Fish Tale
A schoolboy named Johnnie avoids starting class and wanders to a river where a talking fish offers him a swap. Johnnie becomes a fish, learns the dangers of river life, and dreams of returning to school as his friends arrive, revealing that school will open the next day. The tale ends with Johnnie resolving to be a boy and attend school.
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Johnnie
Jonnie
McClure Newspapers Syndicate
New York City
Dollowitseh
Jesup Notes on Fire Escape and Local Happenings
A new steel fire escape was added to the Bank opera house west side. Various local visits, property purchases, electrical wiring of homes, and social gatherings fill the week. Memorial services are set for May 24 at 10:45 a.m. at the Baptist church with Rev. Knapp delivering the address.
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Jesup
Bank Opera House
W. S. McCary
Alvin
Okla
J. Marsh
Osage
Florence Voorhees
Stewart Hazlett
Freeport
J. P. Wagoner
West Main Street
E. B. Hull
J. R. Laird
Rowley
Lola Messingham
Independence
E. Sampson
M. Hovey
W. Amfahrer
B. F. Stoddard
David Robert
M. A. Hallman
Dubuque
Ruth Elizabeth Reid
Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
F. Ross
C. A. Eastman
Joseph Masteller
Dubuque Baptist Association
Aurora
J. B. Baginstos
William Chaplin
Wisconsin
G. Chaplin
D. E. Rogers
Hatra Nous Club
J. Hess
Victor Hallman
Hot Springs
Ark
Waterloo
H. Rickert
Hallman
J. Gilley
F. W. Harris
Thomas Barker
William Bucks
Ohio
Amanda Rickert
H. Houser
C. M. Straley
Eva Marsh
Addie Dalton
Eva Hovey
Lettie Roberty
Decoration Day plans take shape in Mt Auburn
Mt Auburn Iowa May 20 Mrs CG F Todd and children of Washburn visited. Mary Roster left for La Porte City and Brandon. Mrs J BR Holtz and baby returned to Boone after a few days with Will Wheeler family. Miss Thurza Appleton returned from Urbana area. Joppa Jenks visiting Waterloo relatives. A meeting appointed to arrange Decoration day events with Joseph Roster chairing and FM Bramhall as marshal and committees named for program and music.
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Mt. Auburn
CG. F. Todd
Washburn
Mary Roster
la Porte City
Brandon
J. BR. Holtz
Baby
Boone
Will Wheeler
Thurza Appleton
Urbana
Joppa Jenks
Waterloo
Joseph Roster
Bramhall
Pyogram and Music
Halstead
Mra
Time for Action on the Divorce Problem
A Presbyterian committee report to the general assembly condemns apathy toward divorce. It cites that one in eleven marriages ends in divorce and notes Japan has the highest rate, the United States next. The document argues for concrete action over words and warns that resolutions and conferences have limited impact without results.
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Chicago
Japan
United States
Committee On
Presbyterian General Assembly
Congress
Freckle-Removing Remedy Ad Promises Clear Skin
An advertisement offers Miss Freckle-face a remedy for freckles with a money back guarantee. Buy ethine double strength from a druggist, apply a few times, and expect a clear complexion. Rarely more than one ounce needed. ensure you get the double strength product.
Zodiacal light described as a solar phenomenon by Payne
Astronomy by Geo. Payne explains the zodiacal light as a luminous pyramid in the sky following the sun after twilight or before dawn. It spans far beyond Earth's orbit, brighter near the sun, fading toward the distant apex, visible from October to December, crossing the Milky Way and near Cancer and Capricornus, with debates on its nature.
Orrine Wangler Bros. 00 Store Listing
Orrine Wangler Bros. 00 operates at 227 East Fourth Street offering merchandise listings and local business details found in the period advertisement.
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Wangler Bros
East Fourth Street
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Promises Darker Hair
An old home and drugstore remedy for restoring natural hair color, Sage Tea and Sulphur is sold as Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy for about 50 cents. It claims to darken gray hair evenly, prevent dandruff, itching, and hair loss, with visible results after one or two applications.
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Wyeth
H. W. Taggart
Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy Claims Quick Relief
Hundreds of jawans suffer stomach and digestive troubles seeking relief. Two Iowa residents praise the remedy after one dose, claiming renewed strength and weight regain. The ad touts Mayr's remedy as clearing the digestive tract, offering rapid aid, and warns of imitators.
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Qwans
Mayes
Maxyr
William Litzenberg
Montezuma
Mayr
Maya
Wangler Bros
J. KK. Joder & Son
Geo
H. Mayr
Whiting
Chicago
Anmonte
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Bud” Fisher
Ree
Mecnere Gierer Cs
Toy Deckace Ma
OF Education
de ‘Ho
Promovacen
MOWAT
Muerta
Chang TH
Was
Clena
Johnny and the Fish
Fourth Street West
N. H. Bezold
Adver Gamers
Geo. Wiegand
J. Smalley
Adna Healey
W. J. StClair
Ruth Bramhall
W. Stevenson
Flower
Minnie Amburn
Cora Preston
Moulton
Davis
J. Healy
Gott
T. Lane
Engledow
Howers
M. Bramhall
Hains
Chas. Hains
Abbott
Town Hall
M. BE. Church
Hugh Mossman
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. FE
Trimble
General Sherman
Herrah & Stewart Mig. Co
Fast Court Avenue
Des Moines
Iowa
Boston Brokerage Co
Lafayette Street
Cal J. Miller Druggist
Alse
Mary Garden Chocolates
Payne
Orrine
Prn
Chas, Alshuler Mfg
Coracine
Drass
Sporto
Iowa Gleaning & Dye Works
Waterloo Cleaning and Dye Works
Phore
Fourth Street
Lafayette Building
4Th ST. B
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