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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1921
Page
9
A chaotic Seattle gathering circulated names like Dr Matthews Sam Piles and Dr Suzzallo as potential speakers while attendees debated a pipeline topic and local concerns. The piece blends anecdotes about boxing morals and social quips with reflections on public discourse and hometown life.
A strong letter protests high taxes while defending funding for public schooling. The author condemns Capitol spending and Sand Point aviation as misused funds, urging investment in grammar and high schools with adequate housing, science rooms, labs, art spaces, gymnasiums, and an assembly hall for students. The piece argues against scapegoating schools and stresses practical education over ornamental projects.
A Washington taxpayer argues taxes are uneven between married homeowners and single car owners. He calls for accurate vehicle data collection by the assessor, cites missed car records, and suggests improper poll tax practices. C M Hansen, 1817 Sixth Ave W.
A brief advertisement invites customers to buy Boldt's French pastries as a treat to bring home.
The piece explains how human eyes adapt to varying light and how camera exposure differs from natural vision. It argues that even many moons could not equal sunlight and praises Earth's single large, orderly moon for its unique, steady effect on our night sky observations.
The piece highlights Japan's Yap cable claim and its dismissive view of Yap as barren, arguing the issue reveals Tokyo's candor in diplomacy while criticizing Wilson's Paris negotiations. It compares Yap to Gibraltar and Helgoland and contends the U S interest lies in Yap's cable facilities rather than territory.
A medical note discusses foot odor from excessive sweating linked to debility or constitutional traits. Suggestions include improving overall vitality, medicated alcohol and water with talcum powder, or alum-talcum for relief. Stronger measures with formaldehyde require medical supervision, and regular bowel cleansing is noted to prevent episodes.
A court hears a case about couples alleging embarrassment from a marriage arrangement. The suit argues damages for public embarrassment and emotional distress. The parties seek relief and legal remedy as the matter proceeds.
A set of local readers offer varied views on whether academic brilliance determines lifelong success. Responses span from skepticism to guarded optimism with examples and cautions about college outcomes.
Quotations from Breitenstein, a Philadelphia prohibition official J F Divel, and Manila Times publisher Microge H Fairchild discuss boxing confidence, the permissive nature of prohibition laws, and skepticism about Filipino independence. The remarks reflect period debates on sports, law, and decolonization.
Leading authorities tout Tanlac as a superior tonic made from ten beneficial ingredients. The ads claim the formula aligns with pure food laws and cites Britannica and Potter's Therapeutics praising its digestive and systemic benefits.
The account describes dramatic improvements from a treatment claimed to restore vision. A man reports reading without glasses and less eye pain, a woman says hazy atmosphere clears after 15 days, and another user notes freedom from headaches and the ability to read and name letters without aid.
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