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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1920
Page
5
Nancy and Olive hear a plea from Goosie Gander who has no clothes on and is shivering. The twins dash to fetch clothing while townsfolk laugh and tease, then promise to help as Goosie seeks shelter near the pond and reeds.
A farmer recalls Billy Mink raiding the henhouse and triggering a trap. The mink instead chases rats from the barn, driving pests to the house and earning the farmer’s surprising forgiveness. The tale ends with the farmer proposing a cautious alliance and next story tease.
An advertisement touts Bayer Aspirin as genuine for lumbago backache and rheumatism. It notes Bayer Cross, twelve tablets per tin, and availability from druggists in larger packages, claiming long heritage and widespread trust.
A vintage remedy ad claims five years of indigestion and constipation relief from a first dose of Adleri ka. It touts cleansing effects on the stomach and bowels, removing foul matter and preventing appendicitis, listing ingredients buckthorn cascara glycerine and other simple substances. Distributed by Swift Co Bartell Drug Co and all druggists.
CATASAUQUA Pa Jan 26 Howard Roeder a Bethlehem motorist stopped at Miller farm to watch farm hands kill a hog He volunteered to shoot the animal fired three times but the hog charged Roeder the struggle lasted 15 minutes Roeder was knocked down his shoe torn and he was badly cut and bruised finally the pig was killed
The musket said to have been given to Alexander Selkirk upon marooning on Juan Fernandez island is circulating through British museums. Inscribed A Selkirk Largo 1771, it was bought for 6.25 and insured for 10,000. Selkirk ran a Clapham tavern and died at sea in 1723 aboard a naval ship as a lieutenant.
A 1000 year old book cites two poultry breeds still raised in China. It states that modern incubators operate on principles identical to those used in Egypt about 4000 years ago, linking ancient practice to today’s methods.
A Spokane, Washington testimonial from Mrs. Mary Kisby praises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for stopping a severe cough and soothing throat irritation. The ad emphasizes fast relief, mucus clearance, and healing of inflamed surfaces, claiming no imitation matches the genuine product.
Philadelphia reports a dispute over union labels for fish and access to markets. Local dealers allege union members block nonunion catches, referencing actions by Atlantic and Massachusetts fishermen that led to rotting barrels and withheld deliveries.
A five pound pygmy hippopotamus born at the Bronx Zoo marks the sixth species specimen in captivity and the first birth behind bars. The cub, unnamed, initially refused milk. Dr. William Hornaday said a bottle would be used if hunger strikes continued.
Nine for the death of Lieut. L. B Lancaster, 90, Civil War veteran, was received by his daughter in St. Paul Minnesota. He became a national figure in 1863 while a member of the Second Wisconsin.
An advertisement touts Lavoptik eye wash with witch hazel camphor and hydrastis claiming instant action for inflamed watery eyes. It notes a woman’s eyes cleared quickly and five applications aided others, promising a small bottle guarantee through Swift's Drug Co and leading druggists.
The Waldorf Hotel Cafe advertises delicious home cooked meals with top service. Open daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Main 2307 Seventh and Pike.
Ad copy touts Pape's Diapepsin as a world leading stomach antacid and regulator. It claims quick relief for fermentation indigestion gas heartburn sourness and related symptoms once contact with the stomach occurs. The copy highlights harmlessness and notes tablets are sold at drug stores.
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