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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1920
Page
5
A narrator recalls a childhood day at a circus, recounting the thrill of witnessing tents go up and the elephant, the keepers, and a bargain ticket. He describes the long process of filling a tin bucket with water for the elephant, the effort it took, and the ultimate reward of entering the tent for the show.
In a whimsical tale, Scramble and Ben swap ears with each other under the Fairy Queen’s note. Rubadub, aided by Nick, the Magica broom, and the wine of Magical Mushroom, agrees to the exchange to bring happiness. The twins thank Rubadub and plan to return next year with tales of Land Where Spring Is Coming.
In the Green Forest Mrs. Possum arrives from Ol Virginny to a big party. The joke blooms as Jimmy Skunk and others question how a family can fit in a pocket. Old Mrs. Possum insists she has brought her pocket and offers to show her family.
Old Mrs. Possum hosts a crowd on a stump as a big pocket reveals eight tiny images of Une' Hilly Possum. Peter Rabbit delivers a brief speech about the surprise turning into a feast while Reddy Fox and Shadow watch prisoners. Farmer Brown's Boy then spots a queer sight.
An advertisement touts Bitro-Phosphate as a remedy for fatigue weakness nervousness and anemia like symptoms. It claims high phosphorus content in the product and asserts physician approval with a 2700 guarantee.
A vintage ad urges readers to share word about Pyramid Pile Treatment for relief of itching bleeding or protruding piles. It claims wide availability through druggists in the U S and Canada at 60 cents a box and cautions against substitutes.
Ralph S. Stacy president of the Scandinavian American Bank is critically ill in a Weed California hospital after being stricken with appendicitis while traveling by train from San Francisco to Seattle Sunday. Spokane James Neaville charged with attempted blackmail released on $1000 bond.
An old note claims a simple method to achieve natural looking waves using a small amount of ailmerine and a toothbrush. The text asserts three hours to set, lasting weeks without heat, promising luster and avoiding straight hair or curling irons.
Home health ad promotes Blood-Iron Phosphate tablets to strengthen nerves enrich blood and increase oxygen transport. It claims rapid weight gain and improved sleep appetite strength and endurance for thin nervous individuals, offering a three week treatment for $1.50 with money back if not delighted.
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