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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1920
Page
3
A grandmother recalls rescuing coffee and water for firefighters during a big church fire. She climbed a basement window to access a locked pot, served drinks and cherries from tubs, and watched the morning paper presses resume after the blaze. Neighbors arrived like eager, playful children, while reporters hurried to publish.
Will Woodpecker sits with eggs while Mrs Woodpecker shops. The babies hatch and beg for food as Tingaling and the twins wonder who feeds them. Mrs Woodpecker returns with a basket and enough rent money, leaving Will to repay the three cents with work.
Grandfather Frog narrates a folktale about old Mr. Bat who lacked wings and small eyes. He hunted insects at dusk when scarce light and bugs emerged. The bats’ future flight is explained as a clever adaptation to low visibility and scarce prey.
Old Mother Nature grants Mr. Bat wings after a long fall from a rock. A fat bug prompts him to jump and tumble, ending with renewed breath and the realization he can fly. Since then bats live in dark caves and migrate by flight.
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a child laxative claiming it is the best and harmless for stomach bowels and fever. It promises fruity taste and directs to read the package includes directions and the label "Cali".
Civilians may join a July 26 to August 7 summer school for rifle and pistol shooting conducted by the Marine Corps at Mare Island. Instructors weapons and ammunition are provided free. rations cost about 80 cents daily plus transportation. No future service obligation or expenses.
The funeral for Worthy J. Damm nephew of Inspector Hans Damm was held Wednesday from the Home Undertaking company at 10 o clock with burial at Mount Pleasant cemetery. W. Waite a retired sea captain who died Saturday was honored at Home Undertaking company rooms Tuesday afternoon with Rev. W. H. Bliss officiating and burial at Mount Pleasant cemetery.
The ad touts 8 8 8 as a fifty year old vegetable blood purifier from roots and herbs. It claims impurities harm health and appetite and promises rapid strength gain. Free medical literature is offered from Chief Medical Adviser at 610 Swift Laboratory Atlanta Georgia.
The item advertises a treatment claimed to cure rheumatism and other disorders by removing the cause and restoring health. It lists a 3 days treatment priced at 2.00 per box and mentions a free descriptive book from Tacoma Washington.
Eye care advice promises improved vision using Bon-Opto tablets dissolved in water and used as eye baths twice daily. The article cites patient anecdotes claiming regained reading ability and reduced eye pain, urging timely use to avoid further damage.
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