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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1920
Page
18
Allentown reports the passing of Hicks the bullfrog famed as a weather prophet in Gutheville near Hilson Shankweller's road house. Farmers depended on his croaks to forecast rain or fair weather and shared signals across Lehigh County communities.
Columbus report says a proposed bill would make it unlawful to harbor rats or mice before the legislature adjourns. Senator Jones has no bill pending to address Ohio rodents. The note ends with a playful line about no hate in the belfry.
Washington reports a conference committee agreement on the Cummins and Esch railroad bills aims to pass before March 1. The plan includes arbitration by regional boards, a government six month earnings guarantee, a revolving fund, and rate controls set by the ICC.
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