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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1919
Page
11
A British scientist and color experts discuss red as a color of danger and action while blue is seen as pacifying and calming. They cite experiments on mood, headaches, and wallpaper effects, and note that color influences perception and behavior in clothing, interiors, and even work output.
A humorous depiction of a man enduring an endless spring painting season. He grumbles about inside and outside work, packed putty and paint, while his wife insists it’s for the best. The piece playfully notes the chaos of mislaid items and the futility of male opinion during renovations.
A fragmented reminiscence on human limits in extreme flight and deep dives. It cites Lieut Blowers and Capt Lang setting altitude records of 30 500 feet, an oxygen failure near 15 000 feet, and dangers of air supply loss. It contrasts postwar expectations with domestic concerns and asks who governs the world as war ends.
A garbled column compiles quotes and fragments about politeness, peacemaking, sleeping sickness, and money. It references Shonts, Harden, Rockefeller Jr, and a Sinn Feiner escape, weaving disparate items into a single reflective piece on motives and public figures.
A collage of witty snippets, names and places from newspapers. Notables include Elihu Root as New York Bar chair, Redfield on prices, Maximillian Harden on German conditions, Ruth Garrison Christmas talks, and mentions of Ruth Garrison, Henry, and various individuals in Britain, Canada, and Seattle.
Readers from Fort Tilden and Everett defend the 64th artillery veterans and Mrs. Ruth Garrison, arguing the public and press have overlooked the left behind troops and urging accountability for claims about transfers and losses. They urge fair treatment for families and challenge critics who judge vulnerable individuals harshly.
The piece discusses the uneasy habit of leaving before shows end and the broader urge for novelty over staying for a strong finish. It argues that people crave change even when it undercuts sustained effort and notes how those who stay can outlast others in creating lasting impact.
In a humorous view of gendered dressing room rituals, the piece contrasts women planning months ahead for new suits with men who wander into a clothing store and sample options briefly. A clerk assists as minutes pass, ending with a promise to have a suit sent out tomorrow.
N D Cochran surveys League of Nations articles focusing on dispute handling with nonmembers, arms trade oversight, mandates, labor rights, free trade, treaty registration, and amendment rules. Taft and Knox weigh in on global reach and potential rival leagues.
The ad urges buyers to ask for genuine California Syrup of Figs by name. Directions and doses for babies and children are printed on the bottle. Look for the California label and reject impostors with other fig syrups.
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