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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1919
Page
5
Bobby Coon follows the Laughing Brook toward a strange fence and the narrow gate at its center. Billy Mink warns him to beware, while Bobby weighs forcing the sticks aside rather than climbing the bank, sensing something may be wrong.
Nancy and Nick mourn a lost pet monkey whose small black eyes and red coat vanished. The twins searched every corner but only found scattered clues as they frantically sought their companion.
The Magical mushrooms and grains of sawdust dot a porch and garden area in a rural scene. Nancy frets over a torn garment and Jocko’s worn condition, reflecting on her negligence and concern for his well being.
In a rural chase the children hear a mushroom pleading to be picked to avoid being stepped on by cows. Nancy and Nick consider helping as the magical mushroom hints at hidden aid and tomorrow’s mystery behind green shoes.
An advertisement urges readers with back pain and kidney trouble to try Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root. It touts kidney, liver, and bladder healing power, cites testimonials, and offers a sample bottle by sending ten cents to Binghamton NY with a request and booklet.
After a fifty year effort, Brazil grants concessions for the Central and South American Telegraph company to lay a direct cable from Rio de Janeiro to Cuba, completing a two coast network around South America. The line is expected to be operational early next spring.
In Hammonton New Jersey on December 17 the county grand jury may convene in Atlantic City late next week to hear evidence in the Billy Dansey murder case. The prosecutor has prepared jury notices and they may be mailed today.
An advertisement by Bellingham Chemical Co in Bellingham Washington invites readers to join a stomach preparation trial named Jete for 30 days. Participants must send $1.00 or return unused portion if not satisfied and provide a name and address for approval.
Two section hands Mm Igayet and C Fukuloto, aged 40 and 35, died instantly when struck by Northern Pacific train No. 418 near the Auburn depot at 6 pm Tuesday. They were walking into Auburn to board a Tacoma-bound train, a dense fog hindering the engineer’s view. Deputy Coroner T W Scott oversaw the mishap. Vaudeville acts from local theatres and speeches by Mayor C B Fitsgerald Capt W J Coyle and Charles H Winders will mark an American Legion open meeting at Seattle Post No 18 on Wednesday evening. A massed formation will follow after the final act and the chow line.
An advertisement touts Hilnesia tablets as relief for dyspepsia gastritis and acidity. It claims three to four tablets after meals or when pain arises can cure distress and allow eating freely, calling Hilnesia "The Little Doctor for Dyspeptic." The Swift Drug Company and other druggists stock the product.
An old drug ad urges readers over 70 to restore energy, strength, and appetite with Blood-Iron Phosphate tablets from Swift Drug Company or any druggist. It promises quick nervous energy, better sleep, and youthful vigor, with a full refund if dissatisfied, a three week course for $1.50.
United States Grain Corporation arranges with mills in Oregon Washington and Idaho to supply a Standard Pure Wheat Flour at or above current export quality. Retail price not to exceed 12.00 per barrel, 24 1b sacks at 1.50 and 49 1b sacks at 8.00. Dealers or consumers unable to obtain these limits should notify the Ovens Grain Corporation at 51 Board of Trade Building Peed.
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