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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1919

Page

5

Peter Prefers Old Fashioned Grandmothers

A fragmented diary style piece recalls dream images of a New York flat and a lingering romantic tension with Captain Wallis. Interwoven scenes shift to a village porch where Peter weighs grandmothers in a humorous contrast with Percy and his gold piece, ending with a reflection on affection and prudence.

Joan New York Susan Dorothy Vi Capt. Wallis Dorothy Mises Corley Eric Tor Benedict Tom Dolly Peter Mamma Percy Grandma Mother Lansing

Live Wire Kills Two Farmers in Palouse Wind

In Spokane a heavy wind storm toppled power lines striking a house. Farmers Hans Korsboen aged 55 and A A Jack aged 30 were electrocuted while attempting to remove a fallen live wire. The incident occurred Sunday in Palouse.

Bpokane Hans Korsboen A. A. Jack Palouse

Newcomer in Old Orchard Mystery For Peter Rabbit

Peter Rabbit discovers a new, oddly colored bird in the Old Orchard. He mistakes the stranger for Creaker the Grackle, but Jenny Wrencorrects him. The newcomer appears black at first glance yet shows dark green and purple iridescence when observed up close.

Atcher the Shrike Peter Rabbit Peter Creaker Grackle Blackbird Jenny Wren Jenny

Beckett and McGoorty Set to Clash in England Showdown

London news on the eve of a major boxing card features Joe Beckett and Eddie McGoorty preparing for a 20 round bout with $10,000 purses and a $10,000 side bet. Beckett ~184 pounds and McGoorty ~165, with the winner likely meeting Georges Carpentier.

London United Press England Joe Beckett Eddie McGoorty Beckett Fred Fulton Arthur Townley

Hoge to Attend Bankers Convention in St Louis

James D. Hoge of the Union National Bank will travel to St Louis for the American Bankers Association annual convention. He serves as national treasurer of the association.

J. D. Hoge Bankers James D. Hoge Union National Bank St. Louis American Bankers’ Association Association

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