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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1919
Page
13
An oculist argues urban crowding shortens sight among city dwellers while rural residents retain long distance vision. He cites rising automobile use and easier communication as bridges between city and country, suggesting transportation and shared concerns unite people.
The piece notes potential investigations into naval and army performance amid postwar criticism. It references Admiral Jellicoe’s revelations about Britain’s World War I fleet, noting harbors, destroyer numbers, star shells, and armor vulnerability as examples of gaps and improvisation.
A poem speaks of hidden sorrow and restrained emotion, while a news summary notes Peace delegates complain of false news about their activities and the public business kept from view. It mentions geopolitical tensions with China Japan and a remark about Belgium and World War I origins.
The piece profiles Mrs. Osa Martin, a Kansas-born explorer married since sixteen, who has journeyed through wild South Seas interiors with her husband to film natives and study customs. She has faced cannibal kings, dangerous jungles, and fever on Big Numbers Island and in New Guinea, becoming an accomplished shooter, swimmer, and sailor.
The piece shows a string of humorous vignettes about local figures and national figures, mentioning Mayor Hanson and Councilman Erickson meeting at the depot, Logan Billingsley as guardian of a customs warehome, and exchanges about money, meat prices, and the Rockefeller family. It includes anecdotes about stolen or misplaced money, a 14 year old heir with a vast estate, and quotes from the Congressional Record.
A letter to The Star argues for faith and soul within the human makeup. It contrasts Waterloo prayers, a shop girl’s curiosity, and a wounded soldier’s sacrifice, urging stronger church observance during the season when Lamb notes six extra Sundays.
The writer contends that isolationist impulses fail to reflect postwar realities and Monroe Doctrine changes. He asserts America should not seek world domination but support the League's core aims to promote international morality, while urging careful adoption of its principles.
A cynical view mocks so called wise people who claim knowledge of all things. The piece contrasts an owl like man and a tabby cat like woman as indifferent observers who dampen genuine life and love, labeling the wise as killjoys. Hopeful youth and true affection are discounted as timeless folly.
The record recalls events tied to April 18 across years: Camden evacuation after arson in 1781. Louis XVI’s 1791 arrest and return to Paris. Sir Sydney Smith's capture in 1798 and escape. Cerro Gordo in 1847 where Scott’s 12,000 defeated Santa Anna’s 10,000. U S war move against Spain in 1898. Francisco earthquake of 1906 destroying Francisco business districts with about 4000 deaths.
An old advertisement promotes Sloan's Liniment as fast relief for rheumatic pain neuralgia sprains bruises backache and nerve pain. It claims quick first application comfort penetrates to the troubled area and can be poured without staining with prices 60c 80c and 1.20.
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