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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1920
Page
5
Nancy and Nick lose their shoes inside a woodpecker hole while seeking a lost monkey. Samantha Squirrel helps by locating four shoes hidden in her mouth and teeth. The twins gratefully put on the magical shoes and hurry home to fit their feet once more.
Thornton W Burgess recounts how rats abandon the barn and invade the farmhouse. The rats nest in the attic and pantry while the farmer and his wife hear signs of the infestation and grow despaired. Billy Mink stays away, fearing humans.
Boise Idaho January 20 F R R Parker known as Painless Parker was granted a temporary injunction preventing Robert C Jones commissioner of law enforcement from revoking the licenses of six dentists until a hearing on the law questions involved. Parker previously ran a chain of dental parlors across the Northwest and the injunction foreshadows action against eighty six dentists from Idaho Oregon and Washington summoned to appear before the state board to show cause for unethical practices.
London reports post office authorities seized American newspapers arriving in Dublin. The seizure was noted by the Post's Dublin correspondent as of January 20.
Advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a near natural laxative. Claims it prevents health issues by aiding daily elimination and appeals to readiness for emergencies with over 6 million bottles sold yearly. Encourages purchase at drug stores and offers a mail order option.
Seven leaders of the Winnipeg general strike of Inez May go on trial in Winnipeg on sedition charges based on evidence from the strike that disrupted city affairs. Indicted include Rev. William Ivens, Rev. J B Woodworth, Aldermen A Heaps and John Queen, M L A F J Dixon, Sgt A B Bray, and others from Vancouver. One defendant, Russell Hussell, already sentenced to two years at Stony Mountain penitentiary after conviction for promoting blackmailing ideas. The judge criticized Russell’s justification and noted the group acted as a mouthpiece for labor rather than labor itself.
Advertisement touts Cascarets as a gentle overnight laxative for liver and bowel cleansing. It claims to remove biliousness, relieve headaches, and improve mood and digestion without harsh chemicals like calomel or salts. It emphasizes ease of use and low cost.
Commanders of army stations on the Mexican border are ordered to guard against ammunition thefts. Fort Sam Houston issued the general order signed by Colonel W A Holbrook, noting much stolen munitions likely cross into Mexico and predicting more attempts.
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