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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1920
Page
5
A boy named David questions three Seattle pioneers about Halloween pastimes. Each recalls simple activities like jack o lanterns pumpkins carving and window decorations with tack objects and bobbing for apples. A final pioneer hints at a special Halloween story to come tomorrow.
In Meadow Grove, residents plan a picnic by Lilly Pond under a willow tree. Nick leads preparations with family help for races and prizes while others like Mr. Torty Turtle and Tug plan to begin a slow express haul, and Nick seeks mud for a slippery slide for picnickers.
Striped Chipmunk invites Happy Jack Squirrel and Chatterer Red Squirrel for a Thanksgiving meal. He fills his storehouse with corn acorns and hickory nuts while planning a grand feast. The three mice enjoy the spread, forget their quarrel, and share a happy family gathering with cousins Whitefoot the Woodmouse joining later.
A playful scene depicts Will Rogers and forest creatures sharing a feast with Striped Chipmunk Sammy Jay Happy Jack and Chatterer the Red Squirrel dividing remaining hickory nuts without quarrel. The next story promises Happy Jack Squirrel thinking.
An old advertisement promises rapid relief from catarrh by using a nasal balm. It claims the product unblocks nasal passages within a minute, easing breathing and reducing headache and stuffed head. Directions urge applying small amounts to soothe inflamed mucous membranes.
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