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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1920

Page

3

Grandmother’s perilous ride from Olympia to Nisqually

A grandmother traveling with a baby along a forest road near Olympia faces a terrifying Indian pursuit. Two men on horses snatch the infant and ride hard, then release the child on the road toward the Nisqually reservation, laughing as they depart.

Olympia Nisqually David

Christmas Elves Delight Nancy and Nick with Santa

Santa introduces twins Nancy and Nick to a merry company of Christmas elves. The youngsters enjoy dancing, singing, and playful toys as the elves boast whimsically about reindeer, drums, and sparkling stars. A nostalgic holiday vignette ends with a copyright note.

Claus Santa Nancy Nick Tle Santa Claus Chris Nancy Etticoat

The Wreckers by Francis Lynde continues on

Jimmsy Dodds and Graham Norcross rescue two from a halted train as four men hijack a private car and flee along a mine road. Chadwick, now P and L general superintendent, rallies workers to support reform as the payroll force gains loyalty and trains run smoother.

Jimmsy Dodds Graham Norercet Oregon Midland Fortland Chicago Maisie Ann Sheila Macrae Norcross Linmie Johnick Chicago Wheat King Chadwick Mre Rejon Missouri Serena Tom McClure

Railroad war heats up as Pioneer Short Line feuds with Hatch group

The story traces a conflict between Pioneer Short Line led by Mr Norcross and the Hatch faction. It details plans to form Citizens' Storage & Warehouse, submerge Red Tower holdings, and expand routes while bankers, lawyers, and reporters are drawn into meetings across multiple towns. The men discuss stock, leases, and dividends as they prepare a major takeover bid.

Leaterbure Wall Street Red Tower New York Mr. Nor Creams Bom Hatch and Henckel Hatch Altvet Johnson Billoughby Ripley Saw Horse Norcross Lne Citizens’ Storage & Warehouse Mr. Norcrom Coplea Lenterburg Root Mr. Norcroms

Boss Takes Immediate Action After Visit

After the inspection trip the boss rolled up his sleeves and acted first then explained later. Mr. Van Britt was assigned to fill up a large engineering staff, swiftly mobilizing the team.

Mig van Britt van Britt Swift Org

Homemade Pinex Syrup Beats Store Bought Cough Remedies

Simple home made cough syrup combines 24% ounce Pinex with syrup in a pint bottle. The mixture relieves coughs quickly by loosening phlegm soothing irritated membranes and aiding bronchial conditions. Pinex is a concentrated Norway pine extract praised for centuries as a cough remedy.

Ruemiet Pinex Co Wayne, Lad

Air mail pilot injured in Nebraska plane crash

Wire briefs report Harry Bunting injured when his plane crashed near Cheyenne 108. Other items note a small quake in Los Angeles and a theft recovery by Kansas City detectives. Also listed are a death in Springfield and a church leader’s passing in Cleveland.

Omaha Neb Harry Bunting Cheyenne Angeles Washington Seattle Jones Springfield Clifford Leon Sherman Arter Kansas City American Railway Express Co Vienna Gross-Beesherek Jugo- Slavia Cleveland Ohio Michael Balogh America

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