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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1920
Page
9
In Seattle a festive scene unfolds as Uncle Ned from San Francisco arrives for a week, greeted by Sailor and family. The tale includes a pirate ship legend: a conflicted second mate interferes, climbs rigging, cuts the rope ladder, and a sailor falls overboard, never to be seen again.
Nancy and Nick and Mr. Rubadub plot to tailor Phil Frey’s shabby suit. They strip and wrap him in underwear then return with a new bright suit and shirt. Mr. Frog explains he tailors by wearing out his outer clothes and swapping for a fresh outfit.
Mr. Toad races to the line ahead of Grandfather Frog after Peter Rabbit warns of Blacksnake. He bolts forward in panic, then learns it was all a joke as Peter Rabbit reveals the prank. Next: Grandfather Frog Has a Grouch.
Seven realtors departed Wednesday for Kansas City to attend the national convention of the Association of Real Estate Boards from June 2 to 6.
In Aesop style tale Grandfather Frog boasted he was faster on land than his cousin Old Mr. Toad. Blacky the Crow acted as judge and on Green Meadows a funny race ensued with meadow and forest folk cheering as Grandfather Frog fell behind.
The president sent nominations: George G. Neill of Montana to be receiver of public moneys at Helena. Chas Eldred Herring of DC to be first assistant director bureau of foreign and domestic commerce. Oliver Paul Hopkins of Pennsylvania to be second assistant director bureau of foreign and domestic commerce. Also notes a 1860 Ottawa Illinois park effort to foster wild game, and an abrupt non-sequitur line about watch repair.
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