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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1919
Page
16
Chief Tahan speaks on the sacred status of the golden eagle among plains Indians. Eagles symbolize mystery and power, with feathers and bones central to religious ceremonies and war regalia. Boys strive to emulate eagle deeds to prove honor and goodness.
The text recounts how a boy earns eagle tail feathers signifying courage and independence. It describes Pabote guiding Tahyer on a four day hunt in hill country, performing a ritual to lure and kill two eagles from a hidden valley using a pit trap and sung eagle calls.
J Moon at 2218 14th Ave reports nightly thefts of concrete blocks from the retaining wall in front of his house. He fears continued removal could cause his home to slide down the hill and seeks police protection.
L A Young and wife riding a motorcycle crashed into a curbside machine on Royal near Warren Ave Sunday. Mrs Young suffered a fractured ankle and multiple injuries while Mr Young had a lacerated scalp. T A Strain and wife riding another machine outside the city were cut by flying glass when their bike capsized on the highway. Mrs Strain also cut about the face. Both were treated at Renton.
Two masked men robbed the W. H. Craft pool room in Gold Bar, taking about $500 from a dozen patrons. One searched while the other stood with a revolver. Croft escaped robbery. the bandits fled toward a Seattlebound train.
A brief slogan invites readers to link advertising with The Star as a remembered brand cue for future shopping and media choices.
Lightfoot and a big stranger from the Big Mountain contest for the favor of Miss Daintyfoot near Paddy the Beaver’s pond. Miss Paintyfoot secretly watches as the duel ends with Lightfoot gaining the advantage and the stranger losing ground.
Lightfoot defeats a fleeing invader near the Great Mountain as Daintyfoot watches. The stranger, driven by fear, runs for the Green Forest while Lightfoot and the doe await a new chapter. Next story: Lightfoot Discovers Love.
The Buffalo Coaster Wagon is a sturdy wooden wagon for outdoor play. Measuring 14 inches wide and 32 inches long, it features roller bearing wooden artillery wheels and is offered at 5.98 dollars.
A brass barreled rapid fire cannon on a wooden base with a crank shoots wooden bullets quickly. Includes three small cardboard soldiers and is offered at 75 cents with a 49 cent value note.
A special purchase offers automobile gloves on sale Tuesday at 2.98 per pair. Three styles available Black leather gauntlet gloves leather and Mackinaw gauntlets and tan leather wrist gloves. Fleece lined for warm comfortable driving. A great Christmas gift idea.
A concise guidance urges teachers to follow a health alphabet rule in schools. It emphasizes consistency and clear instruction in classrooms for student well being.
John Anderson, 69, was found with his throat cut in the Travelers hotel and taken to City hospital in serious condition. Probeck reported blood seeping through the ceiling, and after forcing entry saw Anderson on the floor before the room was broken into.
Joe Lorenzini, shot in the neck by his brother in law Armindo Beneditti during a family dispute at 4115 26th Ave 8, has passed the danger mark and is expected to recover at Providence Hospital. Beneditti fled the scene and has not been located.
Miss Ida Belle Smythe, crippled for 28 years, appeared near death. Friends prayed at church and she walked in during the service, reportedly cured.
Comic dialogue pits Miss Spinster against Old Bach as they argue a small collar button can move a man to his knees, reflecting flirtatious humor and period tone.
The letter from Mrs Ears G Lewis of 30 Vernon Ave Brooklyn describes a year of misery from displacement headaches and side pains. She credits Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with restoring strength and alleviating symptoms and urges others with similar troubles to try it.
J A Mattson reports theft of his trousers from Nippon hotel room with about 15 dollars. Mrs A C Mille loses six pairs of lace curtains at 1420 Fightave. A Joachines of 315 McGraw St. loses 11 dollars a gun and wife clothing. R Gallante of U S hotel 315 Maynard Ave. loses a bank and a razor.
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