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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1920
Page
8
Grandmother recounts mixed heritage myths of West Coast Indians with ships from Asia, a Sea Flower of Oregon coast, Chief Multnomah, and Wallulah a lonely princess who plays a flute by a lake. The tale hints at sadness in her eyes and a looming continuation.
Tommy cannot recall where he put his rent money. Tingaling and friends search but Tommy limps through the house. He finally finds the money rolled in his sock, confirming it was in use all day. Tingaling marks the rent as paid in the book.
Mink feels uneasy as he sits down inside the Green Forest and recalls boasting. He wonders what his friend Frog meant by a big thing someone could do that Mink cannot do, while other creatures on the Green Meadows listen.
Billy Mink worries about proving his readiness by sundown at the Smiling Pool as Little Joe Otter and Jerry Muskrat lag behind. He boasts of his speed and skills from the Big Rock, pondering his abilities and the challenge ahead.
A boyish Billy Mink feels unsettled by the idea of inviting help and thinks hard of who could assist him. Grandfather Frog offers a cryptic song about pride and patience, prompting Billy to reflect as he moves toward the Laughing Brook. Next story: Grandfather Frog Sends Out Invitations.
Advertises Othine double strength for removing freckles with guaranteed results. Claims an ounce suffices to fade even stubborn spots and offers money back if not successful.
In Gallatin and Robertson counties Kentucky the jails are empty and criminal courts have been suspended due to lack of offenders. The dry laws are credited with promoting law and order as enforcement reduces crimes and offenders.
PARIS July 16 The French press launches a campaign against rising living costs. Merchants at Marseilles have reduced prices by 25 percent. Grain shortages and bumper crops are expected to help lower prices further.
IOCK HAVEN Pa July 16 Malcolm Wenker a youth claims to be the champion trout fisherman of this section He caught 14 speckled beauties in a few hours fishing The largest fish measured 15 inches and weighed one pound two ounces
In Grover City Pa a 93 year old man, new to town, entered a barber shop and asked to see the barbers at work. He said it was his first visit to a barber in his 93 years. His hair hung over his shoulders and a long beard framed his face as curiosity brought him in.
An early 20th century beauty tip advises using meretliged wax as a facial treatment to even skin tone, fade freckles, and reveal fresher skin beneath. It notes minimal residue after nightly use and cautions against greasy creams and rouges during hot weather.
Kiel reports Professor Harries has produced from tar oil a soap of excellent quality at 75 cents a pound. Industry notes that other soaps of poor quality sell for two dollars a pound, with government use on fishing craft to warn of bad weather and guide fishermen to good herring catches.
Wireless telephone receivers are the new aid promised for Swedish fishermen. The report from Stockholm notes the device will help trawlers navigate and locate fish more efficiently, enhancing safety and productivity at sea.
A dated remedy claims dissolving dandruff with four ounces of plain liquid argon applied at night will remove scalp flakes by morning. It promises itching stops instantly and hair becomes fluffy and glossy after several applications, noting liquid arvon is inexpensive and available at drug stores.
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