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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1920
Page
3
A first-person reminiscence recalls a Frisco to Seattle voyage lasting weeks due to storms. The bride’s chest of treasures sinks with the ship and salvaged cargo saves lives while passengers endure a brutal tempest. The narrative centers on the bride’s green silk dress and plumed hat.
In a whimsical scene, Torty Turtle and fairy landlord Mr. Tinga-Bag host a gathering in the hall with Nancy and Nick. A row of butter-bowls sits as living ancestors, each claiming age and sharing a playful backstory as Timothy Turtle facilitates the banter.
The meadow and forest inhabitants plan to expose Reddy Fox to Farmer Brown's Boy by guiding Bowser to his hiding place to end his hunts. Peter Rabbit refuses to participate, citing moral concerns despite pressure from others. The group debates drastic action to protect their home and safety.
Peter Rabbit agrees that the safety of all depended on his action and packs away to the Old Briar Patch. He sobs that he will never be happy for another minute of his life. Next story hints at Very Smart Old Granny Fox.
Hartford City Indiana August 28 W L Skinner owns a stock farm with no spotless animal on it A spotted mule is the latest addition to the herd
An advertisement quotes a woman physician asserting eugenics as essential for the race and that most American girls are unfit for motherhood. It promotes Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy to restore health and enable motherhood, claiming to relieve ailments of young women.
In San Francisco on August 28 a damage suit was filed by William J. Danford against Deborah Burnett claiming emotional distress after she called him a jail bird and said he ought to be in a tin jail. The suit seeks ten thousand dollars in damages.
More than 16 municipal tramway undertakings throughout the United Kingdom employ women drivers, with Glasgow alone listing 220 women in the driving ranks.
The saying warns that prudent handling of small savings now can prevent heirs from wasting larger sums later. It emphasizes frugality, foresight, and financial discipline to protect wealth across generations.
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