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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1920

Page

5

The Monster In The Maple Tree

Twins Nancy and Nick crawl into a rotten maple hole using magical green shoes that shrink them, then enlarge again after a collapse. They fear a threatening monster as a woodpecker nest sits above. Samantha Squirrel mutters about moving tomorrow.

Jocko Nancy Nick Samantha Squirrel N. BE

Billy the Bunny Tracks a Barn Full of Rats

Tilly mink awakens in a haymow dreaming of rats. Billy the bunny hunts a rat trail, discovers an empty rat nest, and follows tracks down stairs to the barn floor and exit, learning about life among the barn creatures.

Tilly Mink Bly Billy

Billy Mink Hunts in Vain

Billy checks a barn after rats vanish overnight and finds no sign of them though he recalls hearing squeaks while asleep. The scene ends with his surprise at the empty barn and the tease of the next story Billy Mink Hunts in Vain.

Billy Mink

Holland Considers Wilhelm Surrender

The Hague report says Dutch premier Dr J I Ruya de Werenbrouck and Foreign Minister Karenteek discussed an allied note demanding extradition of the former Kaiser. They reportedly agreed to urge the Kaiser to surrender voluntarily to the Allies.

the Hague J. 1 Ruya de Werenbrouck Karenteek

Stove Explosion Endangers Three Children in Gret at Home

A stove explosion at 310 East Gret Avenue alerted Mrs. W. J. Cotton and frightened three young children. The mother returned to fight the blaze herself, preventing further damage. Estimated damage valued at $150.

W. J. Cotton

Farewell exhibition of Yashueh Tanaka paints ends soon

A farewell exhibition of Yashueh Tanaka’s paintings is on view at Fine Arts Hall located at 1213 Fourth Ave. The display is scheduled to close in January, with works shown in a concise, themed exhibit.

Yashueh! Tanaka Fine Arts Fourth Ave

Harmless Marmola Tablets Offer Easy Fat Reduction

An ad touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a perfectly harmless way to shed two to four pounds per week without dieting or exercise. It prompts readers to buy from a local druggist or send for a large case from Marmola Co at 864 Woodward Ave Detroit Michigan.

Sen Marmola Co Woodward Ave Detroit Mich

Wife leaps into Puget Sound after quarrel at Bell Pier

Mrs. Wardle of 318 Findlay St. is recovering after jumping from the Bell Pier into Puget Sound following a quarrel with her husband. He and two assistants pulled her from the water after she left a note pledging eternal love to him.

Wardle Findlay St Puget Sound Pier

Stolen Bonds Alleged in Bank Robbery Arrest

John Laird alias John Corrigan is jailed on a King county charge after being accused of receiving 2800 dollars worth of Liberty Bonds stolen in June 1919 from Citizens' National Bank of Sultan. Laird was acquitted at Everett Saturday of complicity in the bank robbery and was arrested while riding into Seattle aboard a stage.

John Laird John Corrigan Citizens’ National Bank of Sultan Laird Everett King County Seattle

Clothing Industry Growth Across Australia

The manufacture of clothing in all forms has developed into an important industry in recent years throughout Australia.

Australia

Mining Convention Here in April

The International Mining convention will be held here in April with a preceding meeting in the Northwest Mining convention at Spokane from February 16 to 21.

Spokare

Foley's Honey and Tar Promises Relief for Coughs

An old advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as effective for feverish colds coughs and croup. It claims to ease wheezing breathing and whooping cough and cites testimonials from mothers in Kentucky and Nebraska praising noticeable relief for children after a few doses.

Foley Manley Stanford Grand Island Neb

Expansion of Rainier National Park Planned by Park Company

David Whitcomb, president of the park company, contemplates expanding Rainier National Park with a new clubhouse at Paradise valley. In 1919 the park hosted 18 725 visitors, with one fourth from east of the Mississippi.

Rainier National Park David Whitcomb Paradise Valley Park Mississippi Rainier Park

Relief from Itching Eczema Promised by Swift Specific Co

Advertisement claims eczema and skin conditions are blood related and soothed by a product from Swift Specific Co. It promises real relief by addressing the root cause, offers free medical advice from a chief adviser, and invites readers to write describing their case to the Medical Department in Atlanta Georgia.

Swift Specific Co Swift Laboratory Avanta

Red Cross Nursing Dept Opens February First

The Red Cross Nursing Department announces a well organized corps of trained nurses ready to serve rich and poor alike. Nursing instruction classes in home care of the sick begin February 1, inviting every woman to enroll. Wholesome food improves with Red Cross Dining Room at Fourth and Virginia. Salvage Elliott 4512 promotes waste recovery.

Red Cross Nursing Department Red Cross Fourth Virginia

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