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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1921
Page
11
A whimsical piece describes a woman with lush chestnut hair dimples and bright eyes who could sing and climb trees. She admires a pearly dining set, wonders about making it in movies, then doubts herself and never submits her photo to the contest editor.
A collage of stray phrases mentions disappearances, prohibition, editors, and public figures. The jumble references missing girls, a pastor ordering pews removed, a court scene about sentencing, and a rooster reward notice, creating a chaotic snapshot of miscellaneous items and local chatter.
A comparison notes Henry Albers to be released under espionage law while Eugene V. Debs stays jailed. The piece argues Albers favored Germany, Debs opposed the war yet remains a political prisoner, pointing to alleged double standards in wartime justice and bond choices.
The narrator meets a tire dealer who later appears at a hospital with his wife recovering from anesthesia. A chance conversation reveals the man as a loving husband and devoted father, challenging how we judge people by their daytime roles. The encounter leads to reflections on understanding others beyond surface facts.
An out of Africa story describes Congo natives adapting to a high power rifle by using nails as fish hooks and burning brush enclosures to stampede and cripple elephants and lions. It contrasts savage methods with modern warfare cruelty. The piece questions gentleness of “civilized” man in similar acts.
A collage of era quotes from multiple papers pokes fun at politics and public figures. Observations mention Mayor Caldwell and actor Bebdan, graft, debt talks, and various wry lines about leaders, lids, and industry from papers like the Washington Post and San Diego Tribune.
The poem laments overwork and time wasted chasing money. It urges shedding constant grind to keep the heart and seek authentic human connections. It questions whether people should become more like efficient machines rather than living fully.
An old advertisement touts Edwards Olive Tablets as a non calomel bowel aid. It claims the tablets improve skin brightness and vitality, start bile flow, and relieve constipation without dangerous after effects. The copy highlights olive color and aroma as identifiers.
A London physician Dr E H M Brancomb comments that Lenin and Trotsky suffer from decayed teeth and that the only obstacle to Rotheviam in a country is good health. The remark frames health as a decisive factor in political progress.
A set of clipped remarks from residents including Frank R. Pierch at Linden Avenue Evelyn Greenway Belmont apartment Claude Oater Seventh Avenue N E and university way contributor Dreda Finley and Edward Hritts discuss opinions on women with varied tones and unclear context.
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