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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1920
Page
5
In a reflective scene, Mr Post recalls a snowy day on a sled ride from Columbia to Second Avenue. A near collision with a streetcar and horses exposes danger, but Peggy praises his survival and legacy, as the two recount memory and fear.
Ben Bunny and Scramble Squirrel visit Rubadubd the fairyman for spring cleaning in Scrub-Up Land. Rubadub cleans them up but they share a peculiar plan, leaving Rubadub to consult Nancy and Nick for tomorrow’s decision.
Thornton W Burgess tale recounts Billy Possum returning home to Green Forest with a surprise party staged by Peter Rabbit. The crowd awaits his family’s arrival at the hollow tree, noticing Mrs Possum’s wary mood as expectations unfold.
A vintage ad touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children with a fruity taste. It promises easy relief for stomach liver and bowels and notes that full directions are on each bottle.
In a playful tale Old Mrs. Possum travels from Virginia with Unc Billy to welcome kin. Jimmy Skunk brings a goose egg, pleasing Mrs. Possum who jokes her family fits in her pocket. The scene ends with a tease of another story.
A Cairo reader recalls severe female troubles before avoiding surgery by using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports improved health enabling her to manage home duties and work. The letter notes some cases still require operation, but medicine often suffices.
A Sunday blaze caused extensive work for the fire department. Higgins Machinery Co. in the Nord hotel basement at 314 First Ave suffered $500 in damage. Later, a fire threatened frame apartments at Fifth Ave and Senecast, with a roof fire at 1113 Fifth Ave causing $700. A defective chimney at Zindorf apartment near Seventh Ave and Columbia caused about $100 in damage.
Miss Maud Wilson of Washington State College leads demonstrators to teach milk benefits in private and denominational schools. The program continues Monday through the rest of the week in public schools across the state.
A group of 175 members from the Seattle Business Girls club toured Lake Union and the government locks Sunday. It launches a series named Know Your City with a rhododendron walk planned for next Sunday.
Mra A T Lownds of 1032 Rainier street was injured when her car was forced off the road by a second auto that skidded into hers. The other driver's name is not learned. Hans C Jensen 50, of 1115 6 Columbia et died Saturday night at home. Funeral set for 2 pm Tuesday at Washington Cremation Society rooms under Golden Link lodge No 4 IOOF.
Armour & Company completed a sale valued at 15 million dollars of provisions to the German government. The deal reflects wartime trade dynamics and logistics between the U S supplier and German procurement channels amid ongoing global tensions.
A Lone Angeles resident reports dramatic relief from chronic headaches stomach issues and nerve strain after ten years of suffering. She says Tanlac rebuilt her strength gained weight and improved sleep and even revives her ill son. Tanlac is sold by Bartell Drug Stores in Seattle under a Tanlac representative.
Bids are sought for cooperative apartment units listed at the terminal markets. The notice names participating entities and outlines submission deadlines and appraisal requirements. Vendors and bidders are advised to review terms, payment schedules, and eligibility criteria before submitting offers.
Patient testimonials praise Adler-i-ka for curing sour stomach and gas after use. The ad asserts the product flushes both upper and lower bowels, removes foul stomach matter, and often cures constipation while preventing appendicitis. It lists ingredients and distributors Swift Drug Co and Kartell Drug Co.
A vintage testimonial style ad touts Hamilin's Wizard Oil as a safe remedy for rheumatic pains and rheumatism plus oaths of quick penetration and joint relief. It claims usefulness for sprains bruises cuts burns bites and stings and for earache toothache croup and collect. Wizard Liver Whips are offered as pleasant pink pills for constipation and headaches with a money back guarantee.
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