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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1920
Page
21
At a Wednesday council session a speaker proposed a city law requiring dogs to be muzzled. The discussion weighed punishment options for dogs and compared them to human discipline, contrasting beating, muzzling, and stern lectures as possible corrections.
A brief reflection compares life to a vapor that appears briefly and vanishes, echoing a biblical theme of human mortality and the swift passage of time.
East Stanwood resident Gilbert Hagen argues in a Star letter that unrestricted Japanese immigration harms American workers. He cites monopolies in farming and hospitality, claims evasion of California property laws, and urges a future ban on certain practices while opposing hostile legislation.
A fragment recalls Hiram Skinner attempting to economize by mixing sawdust into cow bran. He drank the milk and nearly died from wood alcohol contamination, underscoring dangers of improvised feed practices.
The Atlantic Monthly essay argues that about 66 million Americans share Anglo-Saxon ancestry, forming the homogeneous governing element of the nation. It claims this heritage endows freedom self-government and resilience, shaping America’s future leadership role internationally.
Prosperity is debated through a visit to a mythical island village where author Prosperity Grson Gartner notes “great numbers of children” and other signs of prosperity. The piece argues prosperity includes children, not just dollars, mansions, and stocks, while criticizing Seattle apartment owners for their approach.
An essay argues that public fear of Bolshevism in America stems from prioritizing property and capital over health and happiness. Economist Roger Babeon suggests that equal civic attention to all calls, from a poor widow to a jewelry store, could curb Bolshevism's growth.
A 33 year old Manhasset man who went to war and faced gas attacks lost his wife, father, health, and business. He is now pursuing a two year college course in scientific farming. He proclaims that adversity reveals strength and shapes great character through hard fighting.
Dr. James L. Vance urges that hope, not fear or despair, saves individuals and nations. He defines hope as a proactive, divine vision of the world and stresses patience, perseverance, and reliance on what is unseen until it becomes seen. Get ready to celebrate.
A collage of quips, letters, and terse notes from a mid-century Odds and Ends page. Includes remarks on news, dates, and social life, plus brief jokes about manners, cows, and literature. References to Miss Mayme, a midweek prayer meeting, and a humorous line about Bella and Athens.
A lively column urges taking family time and outdoor recreation to boost health and morale. It argues against procrastination and promotes mixing work with leisure, noting the safety of a front porch and the value of sunshine and fresh air for every day. It also critiques Germany’s postwar stance and contemplates gas attack risks in Ohio with stark warnings.
Doctor Frank Crane reflects on the dual nature of people who show cruelty in major matters yet kindness in small things. He cites tyrants, political leaders, church members, and employers, noting the gap between creeds and deeds and urging gentleness as a core belief. He mentions Mark Twain's mother as an example and ends with a local business plug for Haynes watch repair near Liberty Theatre.
The narrator shifts from biblical pools at Bethsaida to a meditation on healing waters and beliefs in angels. He compares mythic healing to natural gas bubbles in mineral waters, rejects literal hell and anthropomorphic gods, and reflects on identity, dreams, and encounters with a ghostly longing that ends with a white cow beside a rural cemetery.
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