Grandmother Narrates Pioneers Tale Of Fort Stellacoom
A grandmother recalls a Seattle pioneer story about Captain John Carson during the 1850s Indian War. Carson guards the Puyallup Valley, evacuates women to Fort Stellacoom, stores provisions, and hides valuables while Indians approach, leading to a dramatic escape as warriors attack.
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Peery
David
Gran
Mia. de Mantis
Gig Harbor
Puyallup Valley
Seattle
John Carson
Plans for Meadow Grove masquerade party readers note
An illustrated school page describes Meadow Grove pupils invited by Mr Scarecrow of Corn Field to a masquerade party after the Hunters Moon. Pupils discuss disguises including Elephant, pincushion hedgehog, chestnut burr and mule ear looks while a Magical Mushroom contemplates keeping invited animals away. 1920 N.E.B.A.
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Meadow School
Scarecrow
Corn Field
Meadow Grove
Mendes
Dreamland
Petey Porcu
Marty Hedgehog
Cottontail
Phil Frog
N. EB. A
Peter Rabbit Seeks Meaning of Spring From Busy Forest Friends
Peter Rabbit visits Happy Jack Squirrel to learn why Old Mistah Buzzard Johnny Chuck and Grandfather Frog said they would see him in the spring. Happy Jack is busy gathering nuts for winter and explains memory and effort, while Peter discovers the looming approach of winter and the focus of forest creatures on storing food.
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Rabbit
Peter
Johnny Chuck
Grandfather Frog
Mistah Buzzard
Jack Squirrel
Booff
Happy Jack
Peter Rabbit
Old Mistah Buzzard
Altho
Chatterer
Red Squirrel
Striped Chipmunk
Happy Jack’s Winter Visit At Smiling Pool
Peter muses on winter and plans a trip to the Smiling Pool to check if Grandfather Frog has risen. The narrator hints at a continuation with Billy Possum explaining things to Peter.
Dallas Shoe Merchants Cut Prices Amid Slow Season
Dallas retailers announced a 25 to 60 percent drop in shoe prices today, saying the action was needed due to a backward season. Dealers reported widespread discounts across the city.
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Dallas
Texas
Olive Tablets Promised to Restore Color and Appetite
A vintage ad describes Olive Tablets as a liver aid that clears olive colored complexions, boosts appetite, and reclaims vitality. It touts Dr Edwards as developer, claims safe use with no harsh after effects, and recommends taking one or two pills for pleasing results sold widely.
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Edwards
Consti
City Dry Law Test Set In Superior Court
The city prohibition ordinance was to be tested in superior court Thursday as Police Judge J B Gordon faced an order to show cause why the trial of F E B Bock for unlawful possession of Aquor should not be stopped.
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Rior
J. B. Gordon
F. E B. Bock
Remarkable Sanosin Tuberculosis Treatment Promoted in Europe
A European promotion touts SANOSIN SANOLEUM as a valuable pulmonary remedy. Doctors and officials, including Masers and Gauthier, endorse its use, claiming it aids sleep and relieves coughing and night sweats. Aimed at American sufferers, it promises home trials and a free booklet.
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Danolius
Sommerfield
Wolff
Noel
Gauthier
Kasore
Sanosin
Felix N
Ptives
Retboldagron
Germany
Banosin
Berlin Medical Association
Cc. W. A. Masers
Amsterdam
Holland
Europe
Shorrock and Croson File for School Job
Shorrock and Carl K. Croson filed nominating petitions for school board seats with secretary Reuben Jones on Wednesday. The school election is set for December 7.
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Shorrock
Croson
EK. Shorrock
Carl K. Croson
Seattle
Reuben Jones
Freer trial coupon from Frontier Asthma Co Buffalo
An advertisement fragment offers a free trial coupon from Frontier Asthma Co located at Room 611 N Niagara and Hudson streets in Buffalo New York. It invites readers to bend free trial of a method.
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Frontier Asthma CO
Niagara and Hudson
Fta
Buffalo, N. Y
World’s Largest Peak in Didwell Park Claims Acre Shelter
A quoted note hails a park monument in Chico California as the world’s largest peak occupying an acre and able to shelter 1000 men. The item is a fragment from a wider column, with a second excerpt promoting Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs and colds, claiming it relieves irritation, stops night coughing, and is safe for children with no opiates.
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Didwell Park
Chico
Cal
Chas. Rule
New Diggins
Wis
O. K
Foley
Tarada
Washington Day Boosts Attendance at Portland Show
Seattle day drew a large crowd at Portland's big horse show with Washington livestock receiving blue and purple ribbons. Washington Holsteins maintained state supremacy on the Pacific coast and the day is planned as an annual feature.
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Seattle Day
Portland
Ore
Washington
Seattle
Washington Livestock
Pacific Coast
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