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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1920
Page
17
A playful polemic argues against banning barking by dogs as city council debates animal control. The piece defends canine loyalty, mocks prohibition talk, and cites a schoolboy definition of a pig and a dog to lampoon overreach.
A reader blasts labor strikes and price controls, arguing government ownership could counter monopoly. Another letter condemns a Seattle Jap enclaves' long‑standing squalor, noting a rushed cleanup ahead of a congressional visit and questioning its durability.
A beggar recounts a true tale of an anonymous passer-by who gave a $20 gold piece instead of a dime. The giver, Henry, is described as generous yet careless with money, constantly advancing or gifting funds to support his writing. The Star will publish one complete O Henry story daily.
The piece describes editors and newspaper proprietors from Britain and colonies gathering in Canada for a conference in Ottawa next week and touring the country. It argues for extending the visit to the United States to strengthen Anglo American public opinion exchange and improve relations between English speaking nations. It also notes Sacramento selling law books at $20 a ton and questions their weight on the scales of justice.
Dr Lombard heads a rat extermination drive in New Orleans with 276600 trapped in eight months and 1000000 believed present. Rats fetch 25 cents live and 10 cents dead as 230 men hunt the pests, while 568 of 270400 tested were infected with bubonic plague.
Advertised remedy promises removal of freckles using Othine double strength. Apply nightly and morning with money back guarantee if freckles fail to disappear. claim notes that most need only an ounce, potential for full complexion improvement.
The Daily Article presents reflections on memory and perception. It discusses how memory is best traced by the nose and mind, the value of restrained speech, and how concealed motives emerge in talk. It notes imagination governs history and warns that few secrets stay beautiful.
A collage of items notes Judge Mackintosh ruling friendship gifts not penal. Humorous quips mock Beatle preachers and war taxes while gossip on cinema and sports stars like Babe Ruth signing a $100000 movie contract circulates.
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