Speckled Hen and the nine motherless chicks
An old fable recounts Speckled Hen’s death and a barnyard scramble to care for her nine chicks. Various animals vow help, but Mrs Hennypenny proves most capable, while busied others lament their burdens and learn a lesson about overestimating hardship. Tomorrow’s story is The Giant.
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Madam Duck
Rooster
Mrs. Hennypenny
Chicken Little
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
New York City
Local News Roundup From Tripoli Community
Alfred Schultz returns from Denver after six weeks away. Ed Lang buys Mrs Amelia HaBen residence. moves to town later. Will Dilley resigns from Fred Prika creamery to helm Finchford creamery. John Ambrose to start at Erika creamery Oct 1. Mrs John Piersdorf ill for a week. Henry Krueger and F W Buts show White Wyandotte prizes at Waverly fair with Krueger winning twelve birds. Ed Selck back in Des Moines after visiting. R W Rettig joins Jahnke Bros. Monday. J C Koeh C E Prestien H H Schmidt erected silos. Morris Tokman visits Iowa City. Fred Wiltkop visits Mitchell. Tokman family to Boston for a month. Mrs Miller dies after long illness. funeral held Saturday with Reverends Kempf and
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Tripoli
Alfred Schultz
Denver
Colo
Ed Lang
Mre
Amelia Ha- Ben
Will Dilley
Fred Prika
Finchford
John Ambrose
Peter Siding
Frederika Creamery
John Piersdorf
Henry Krueger
F.* W.buts
Waverly
Mr. Krueger
Buis
Ed. Selck
Des Moines
R. W. Rettig
Jahnke Bros
J.C. Koeh
C. E. Prestien
H. H. Schmidt
Morris Tokman
Iowa City
Fred Wiltkop
Fred
Mitchell
Tokman
Boston
Kempf
Rettigs Visit Sumner Relatives. Kochs Headed to Louisville
Mr and Mrs R W Rettig spent Sunday with relatives at Sumner. Frank Koch and wife departed Saturday for Louisville Ky Mr Koch going as a delegate from St Peters church.
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Groening
R. W. Rettig
Sumner
Frank Koch
Louisville
Koch
St. Peter’s Church
Woman Praises Chamberlains Tablets After Recovery
Mrs C J Martin of Boone Mill Virginia writes she suffered five years with stomach trouble and weight loss until using Chamberlains Tablets. After three bottles she weighs 168 pounds and can eat anything. Advertisement notes Dr Everail will be out of the city from August 28 to October 1.
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Tam
C. J. Martin
Boone Mill
Chamberlain
Local News From Washburn and Waterloo Residents
Washburn notes report Leo Bedard back from Minnesota and several residents visiting relatives in Waterloo. Homesick tales include George Youngblut Frank Schael fer and William Kemp returning from Dakota, Mrs. C J Poyner visiting Water sloo, and Miss Grace Rock at home. Other items list births visits and local chores involving Schachfer Kemp Michel and families.
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John Schons
Minnesota
Jack Foggle
Clarke de Lancey
Waterloo
G. A. Morris
D. Metcalf
Roberts
John Koch
Arthur
P. J. Kemp
Onaka
Chas. Schachfer
Young, Jr
Lula Michel
Ralston
Joe Michel
Joe Henmer
Vic Younghlit
M. Nugent
Anna Younghlint
Gona
Ieorre
Clarty
Moadyeo Hoickle
College of Commerce As Waterloo
Conference Transfers and Growth Mark Upper Iowa Meeting
The Upper Iowa conference closes its third day with promises of pastoral changes and promotions. Transfers include Rev. T. J. Hamilton moving to the Colorado conference and Rev. C. Rose arriving from Colorado. Reports reveal strong church growth, with 500 new members added in Cedar Falls District and notable gains at S J Paul’s Waterloo and St Paul’s Cedar Rapids.
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Tipton
Mason City
Cedar Falls
Upper Iowa
Bristol
T. J. Hamilton
State Center
Colorado
C. Rose
T. M.vans
J. W. Bissell
Waterloo
Evans
RE. J. Starr
Hansell
S J. Paul’s Church of
J. E. Johnson
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
8. R. Beatty
Mt. Vernon
Garrison
West Branch
St. Paul’s
W. W. Carlton
Mother's Friend Promises Easier Childbirth and Recovery
Advertises Mother's Friend external to relieve muscle tension during childbirth and prevent nausea, promising a bright mood and quicker recovery. Sold in drug stores for $1.00. promotion directs readers to Bradfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta for guidance literature.
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Bradfield Regulator Co
Lamar Bids
Tinota
Waterloo Town Promotes Meritol Drug Line
Red Cross Drug Co and Henderson Drug Co advertise Meritol products in Waterloo offering three guaranteed goods. Local agents urge residents to inquire about Meritol preparations as part of a town promotion by the American Drug 2nd Press Association affiliates.
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Waterloo
American Drug 2Nd Press Associaion
Meritol
Mer
Red Cross Drug Co
Fienderson Drug Co
California Syrup of Figs advertisement for children
An old advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children and adults. It claims to cure coated tongues, fevers, and digestive issues by easing constipation within hours. It warns against counterfeit products and directs buyers to trusted California Syrup Company packaging.
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California Syrup
California Ply Syrup Company
Decorah and Dubuque Districts Report Growth in Membership and Property
The Decorah district reports membership growth of 375 with $850 raised for sisters of mine st ers, $5.00 improvements to church property, and evangelistic campaigns strengthening churches. Dubuque district under Dr A M Billingsley shows $235000 in church improvements incl $10000 for St Luke's, with benevolences rising and education efforts at Worth Seminary.
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Siciaries
Decorah
Dro SN
AL Mershon
Circh
Soztun
Upper Town University
Dubuque
A. M. Billingsley
Manchester
St. Luke's Church
Pworth Seminary
Beaman Bradford Town Falls and Mason City church growth
York progresses with a 250 rise in Ure district membership and $53,000 in new church buildings at Beaman Bradford Town Falls and Mason City. Debts reduced by $7,000 and ministerial support plus benevolent offerings rise, with Abbyon noted in the charge.
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York
Ure
Beaman
Bradford
Town Falls
Mason City
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Ada
Mattress Senate Co
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Iowa
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