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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1919

Page

2

Hurricane damages town as oil facility burns

Tampt dispatches report a severe hurricane off the coast strikes Laredo area on Monday causing a tank farm at El Aguola in the Chijol district to burn. The facility valued at $50,000 suffered damage along with shipping and numerous oil derricks in the region were affected.

Laredo Tex el Aguola Chijol

Injured Boy Back Home After Driver Freed on Bail

Dan O Connor, six year old son of Mr and Mrs Daniel O Connor, returns home with his parents after a Friday release. H L Beggs of 114 Temple Place was released from the city jail on 500 dollar bail after his automobile strike Wednesday. The Providence hospital treated the boy with non serious injuries.

Daniel O'Connor 27Th Ave H. L. Beggs Temple Place Providence Hospital

Relief for Itching Eczema from Swift Specific Co

A historical classified style notice promotes Swift Specific Co remedies for eczema and other skin conditions. It claims deep seated blood troubles cause itching and offers free medical advice from a chief medical man, inviting readers to write detailing their case to Swift Laboratory in Atlanta, Georgia.

Ers Spders Medical Department Swift Specific Co Swift Laboratory Atlanta

Landmarks of a Dentville Romance Recall Randy Lewis

In a reflective letter from Silversand Lake, the narrator recalls Randy Lewis, longtime friend and sweetheart. She describes shared childhoods, school days, gifts, and a drift as she pursued ambitions in the city, while noting Joan’s closeness to Randy and the enduring community ties with the Lewises.

Silversand Lake Joanie Joan Randy Lewis Dentville Randalla Lewises Randy

Letters reveal Dolly's doubts over Randy and Joans future

In a handwritten missive Dolly contemplates whether Randy suits Joan, admits jealousy, and vows to stay unselfish while awaiting Eric Wallis and pursuing a talk about Mr. Kymbal. She asserts Joans happiness, hints at love triangles, and declares Mary Kymbal needs him.

Eric Wallis Joan Mr. Kymbal Eric Wallin Corley Mary Kymbal Dolly Randy

Shadow animals perform two by two in bedtime tale

Mother Molly Cottontall and her daughter Fluff tell a gentle animal play scene for Seattle children. A pair of friendly foxes mocks fierce behavior while Rabbit follows closely as the family bids good night and turns out the light.

Seattle Noah's Ark Molly Cottontall Fluff Molly Granny

Secretary Wilson Defying Congress Sparks House Debate

Representative Blanton of Texas declared in the house that Secretary of Labor Wilson has arrogantly denied Congress the right to know the department's activities especially regarding the Thomas J. Mooney case. He accused Samuel Gompers of shielding the labor department from investigation.

Tary Wilson Congress Thomas J. Mooney Blanton Texas Samuel Gompers Labor Department

Locust Plague Strikes Rio de Janeiro Areas

Myriads of locusts appeared across Rio de Janeiro and nearby districts causing crop and garden damage. City carecorections noted clouded reports as trains moved with great difficulty amid the infestation.

Rio DE Janeiro

Dotty the Tree Sparrow Returns to Peter in Winter Field

Peter Rabbit recalls Dotty the tree sparrow and searches a weed field at the edge of town to find him. Dotty and many sparrows bustle in the cold as wind howls, yet Dotty sings, seeming to welcome winter with friends nearby. Peter and Dotty exchange warm words of friendship.

Dotty Tree Sparrow Peter Rabbit Peter North Wind Veter Little Friend Chippy Nesta

Gets a Home for James Augustus

James Augustus Frown sits with a baby on his lap on hot steps as a car arrives. Peter Palmer drives up with a sick old man and a sharp nosed woman who negotiates, leading to James Augustus riding away in the big car. He is headed toward Palmers' house and a uncertain future.

Randy Altho Joan Benteville Peter Forrest Jennings Peter James Augustus Peter Palmer Palmers’ House Helen Carpenter Moore

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