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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1921
Page
9
A miscellany of readers letters and clippings recount social quirks and local curiosities. Topics range from homemade brew anecdotes to curbside mischief and odd anecdotes about self described characters and civic notices.
The author argues the United States should pursue international disarmament and questions what the U S government is doing. He notes Britain’s proactive drafting of a possible league with Wilson's influence and suggests the U S must respond with a plan of its own or risk falling behind in arms reduction efforts.
The city’s architects endorse Roosevelt high school as economical for its intended use while critics urge attention to grade schools. Overcrowding at high schools and the need for funding, not cutbacks, take center stage. The piece warns against anti education campaigns and urges defense of public schooling.
A collection of satirical blurbs from various papers lampoons postwar policy shifts and public figures. The notes mock military manpower goals, political bets, and social trends, with jests about Einstein and Weeks, Prohibition, Shriners, and national mood.
In Seattle the Nazarene Church endorses strict enforcement of prohibition and full penalties for bootleggers. A reader from Anacortes argues against granting clemency to a woman in Auburn prison, urging accountability for both partners and suggesting adoption of the child.
A set of short reader replies from various named individuals including A Olson at 6719 17th Ave N and N E Clark at 6212 18th Ave N E. The responses touch on happiness by self belief, discouragement, and reflections on poverty and work, with miscellaneous personal notes and locations.
A collection of quoted statements from religious leaders, writers, and officials citing philanthropy, religion in homes, crime trends, and wartime mobilization. The snippets reference Rev Otto J Lyons, Dr William F Movin, Justice Salter, Will Irwin, and others with diverse opinions on social issues.
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