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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1919
Page
21
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The excerpt reflects on the essence of true friendship beyond casual ties. It contrasts fleeting social connections with enduring bonds formed through mutual effort and inner kinship, noting how shared history and sincerity foster trust among individuals and groups. It likens human discernment to animal instinct in recognizing genuine character.
The article argues banks gain goodwill as they serve the public, promote saving, and educate through ads and exhibitions. It notes banks help households with economy, support youth programs, and showcase industry relations, claiming banking philanthropy aids future commerce and production.
The article lists key American achievements in industry and technology since the revolutionary era. It notes electric motors automation air travel and printing advances among others, arguing social and economic progress rivaled political change and hinting at future global divisions.
The piece notes a congressional probe into Packers and fears meat prices will rise. It mentions railroad rates possibly up when roads return to owners, and humor about Henry Ford not knowing Babe Ruth. It ends recalling a Telephone Co slogan and Burleson’s sale at England & Co.
A sprawling, satirical piece imagines turning ships into rental flats called Armor apartments or Fight flats with ironclad water wigwams on land coops and critics warned to stay clear of the rapid fire. It riffs on floods rain costs in Coney Island, Willard Dempsey films, a Toledo meeting, and absurd domestic woes with a carnival of quirky vignettes.
On August 16 events span centuries. Battles near Helmington Vermont saw General Stark defeat 1500 British regulars and 100 Indiana. Camden 1786 saw Gates' force nearly wiped out. theatre opened in Boston 1793 amid a moral lecture. Miss Sarah Porter born 1813 and Farmington founder. John Merce born 1836 inventor of the Pierce microscope cell. Atlantic cable first message sent in 1858.
A fragment discusses reform, profits from war and education, contrasting Ben and Mat Ford, then shifts to social satire about class, privilege, and riot history. It cites August 1 2119 and notes melodramatic views on wealth, poverty, and public leadership.
The piece defends Henry Ford against mockery during a Chicago trial, praising his craftsmanship and wartime service. It notes headlines misrepresenting him, cites a postal clerk anecdote, and argues Ford remains an American pride despite critics.
Readers ask if indicted individuals should seek to quash charges and why a not guilty person would oppose a trial. They urge peacekeepers to set an example. A letter criticizes Japanese workers and calls for an America for Americans as the Prince of Wales nears arrival.
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