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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1921
Page
9
A satirical column recalls a controversial ankle fashion panic and a Home Brew contest for prettiest man in Seattle as part of emery week. The piece mocks modesty, lists dainty scandals, and hints at local theater and social fashions.
The Star asks readers across the Northwest whether prohibition is supported by public sentiment in homes and communities. It questions law enforcement excuses, cites ministerial voices, and challenges if the Eighteenth Amendment was a misstep. The piece notes unresolved questions and calls for reader input on enforcement and policy.
A reflective meditation contrasts two men one with a cork that stays afloat the other facing repeated sheriff sales. The author views life as a fish pond and a back yard full of worms with bait and toil shaping success and hardship alike. The analogy links fishing toil to fortunes and misfortunes in human endeavors.
A concerned reader asks if blue under a baby’s eyes links to kidney disease and heart involvement. The response notes poor condition and kidney issues may contribute, advising diet, weight, and medical consultation if growth lags.
Letters to the editor heatedly question privacy around a death penalty case in Walla Walla. A reader argues a sheriff’s secrecy harmed a grieving mother and her family, while another letter condemns Pearl O'Dell and supports harsher punishment for her and her husband.
A Green Line car on Hohman street jolted a passenger who lost balance and sat down hard. He discovered a wet leg and whispered a prayer, fearing he was bleeding as bystanders looked on.
A humorous fragment recalls a farmer who fled to the city shoe shop after fearing lime causes poisoning. The piece pokes at urban folly and notes the poorhouse is crowded with former checker and chees players.
A 1902 survey shows varied opinions on reviving the whipping post as penalty for crime. Respondents include John Dore, Frank Anderson, Bert Cross, F P Brewer, and E C Wilcox, weighing justice, cost, and social credit.
In Pittsburg on April 9 James John Davis of Pittsburg is welcomed into the Harding administration as Secretary of Labor, the 19th fraternal lodge member among the cabinet. Born in Wales October 27, 1873, he immigrated in 1891 and worked in steel mills before rising to Elwood city clerk, Madison county recorder, and leader of the Moose organization and Mooseheart school for children of deceased members.
The piece relays Mr H V V Pay reports on Soviet theatre under Bolshevism. He notes Moscow theatres in use, weak audience appreciation, and prewar momentum masking lack of trained artists. He cites crude socialist works and claims limited art despite regime claims of abundance.
A collection of remarks from figures like Dr. Louie Faugeres Bishop H Gordon Selfridge Clemenceau and Pershing. They comment on health tuberculosis borrowing national character socialism taxation railroads and Arctic expansion. The remarks reflect early 20th century concerns about economy society and international relations.
Advertisement text appears as a fragmented call for Bolat's French pastries with a playful exclamation. It suggests a craving for pastry and a father bringing home treats. The copy conveys a light, humorous tone and brand-style cue.
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