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Jerry of the circus. Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, Now for Jerry of the circus. Colonel Alger, it's Jerry. Can I come in? Oh, yes, Jerry. Jerry, come in. Come right in. I'm sorry, I couldn't get over any sooner, but I've been awful busy. Well, don't let that worry you, Jerry. I said, don't let that worry you. Doc Williams had everybody line up for an examination over at the hospital top. An examination? Examination? What for? Well, it looked for a while that it was all your fault.…

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Synopsis

In the episode Strawberry Rash, Jerry of the circus finds himself in a bit of a predicament when a red rash begins to spread among the performers. Initially, the rash raises alarms, with many believing it to be measles contracted from Jerry himself. The atmosphere is tense as everyone worries about the health of the circus, fearing that a widespread illness could jeopardize their performances.

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Jerry of the Circus, Episode 76

Strawberry Rash

Monday, October 11, 1937 · 14:30

Jerry of the Circus, Episode 76

Strawberry Rash

Monday, October 11, 1937 · 14:30

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Jerry discovers that a red rash spreading among the circus performers is not measles but a harmless reaction to strawberries. He then prepares for an exciting opportunity to assist the Rousseau troop at the county fair.

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