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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1920
Page
5
In the Green Forest Mistah Buzzard recalls leaving friends including Gopher and claims he moved South. Digger the Badger disputes, recalling digging matches with Gopher when young and saying Gopher and family live out West, sparking a heated exchange.
An advertisement style fable touts Danderine promising hair restoration and shine. A tiny dispute with Mistah Buzzard and Digger the Badger sparks a forest audience as locals debate the claims and origins of the product.
A tale of Mistah Buzzard and Digger the Badger clashes over Mr. Gopher, one wearing a shell coat and cousin to a turtle, the other claiming a hair coat. Old Mother West Wind resolves the quarrel with wit and a handshake among forest folk. A second note reports farm flood damage in Mitchell and an election of Ida Umback as worthy grand matron of the Order of Western Star in Portland.
A narrative recalls Seattle founder Chief Seatt ie and the struggle to bring a railroad to a growing town. Father and sons recount barren months, failed eastern investment, and a vow to unite neighbors to build the line themselves to keep the city alive for future generations.
In a whimsical scene from 1920, Nancy Nick Tingaling and Mrs Woodchuck guard Wally Woodchuck as he fails to escape. The Magical Mushroom acts as policeman outside while Tingaling keeps watch. Mrs Woodchuck prepares tea as Wally appears to dig for sas-safras, and gossip swirls about his missing children.
Frank J. Victor of Seattle is named president of the Washington Retail Jewelers’ association. The item notes Barrell Drug Co. involvement and mentions PYROS as a dentifrice and mouthwash praised for germ destruction and gum health without harming healthy tissue.
A simple dandruff remedy promises complete dissolution of flakes using four ounces of plain liquid arvon applied nightly. With regular use to moisten and rub in the scalp, itching stops and hair becomes fluffy and glossy, and the remedy is sold at drug stores as inexpensive and reliable.
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