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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1920
Page
17
The city greets Franklin D Roosevelt with respect as a statesman and capable administrator. Seattle emphasizes its independence from partisan worship and notes voters may choose Republican or Democratic lines once issues and candidates are clear.
A concise aphorism noting that blind defense of right and wrong narrows understanding and hardens the heart, attributed to Junius.
A Seattle reader argues about Japanese people during wartime, claiming thrift, defending workers, and contrasting races. He criticizes land leases, asserts white ownership of the country, and laments decline since 1914, concluding with a question about publication.
An editorial critiques voter apathy and the lack of clear stances from candidates. It urges listing concrete contingency plans for scenarios such as league membership, Russian relations, and peace terms, arguing this would clarify choices for voters.
The piece argues bumper crops will push down farm prices but may not lower consumer costs due to middlemen. It notes surplus production could boost exports and overall supply while the chamber of commerce questions net benefits for producers and buyers.
The piece argues that voters focus on wet or dry issues over internationalism and peace as the presidential campaign nears. It criticizes professional drys and calls for public engagement, noting widespread ignorance about government and the subtle influence of radical and reform movements on national policy.
Telegraph style column notes random topics from crime to boxing and finance with jokey asides. Mentions Billy the steward on Henry Glorn’s yacht and various public figures while commenting on Ponzi schemes and new telephone directories.
Doctor Frank Crane argues that craving intoxication drives human behavior including religion. He suggests true religion must provide a non sensual intoxication with righteousness, capable of inspiring visions and dreams through faith and moral fervor.
A fragmented verse depicts longing for a lost beloved seen in dream and night yet vanishing at dawn. The speaker questions waking vision, laments the return of morning, and imagines a future reunion when sleep and death allow touch. Copyright 1920 N E A.
The ad describes mannish style suits with belts inverted plaits and novel collars, two pairs of knickers, and sizes from 7 to 17 priced $15 to $25. It lists gray and khaki military collars, blouses for 7 to 14, shirts for 12 to 14, priced $4.50 and $5.00, and multiple patterns and sizes from 6 to 16 priced $1.15. Also notes velvet plush wool blends items 26 to 36 priced $4.50 to $16.50 with roll collars and school color combinations.
A shopper brisk catalog sets out Lisle hose and cotton pairs in Black White Tan and Cordovan with double knees heels and toes in multiple sizes and prices. It also lists silk hose 2.25 to 2.50 and boys athletic and knitted union suits with specials on white muslin pieces in varied sizes.
A sale listing from MacDougall-Southwick at Fifth Fleet offers women’s pumps and oxfords discounted to 8.95 and 6.95. Items include Patent and Dull Kid Pumps, Black Satin and Glazed Kid Oxfords with French heels and turned soles. Sizes are incomplete for many styles.
A fresh shipment introduces Piver's Toiletries with scents Floramye Le Trefle Azurea Pompeia and Safranor in elegant containers. Face Powder shades Blanche Naturelle Rose and Rachel at 1.50 a box. Toilet Water 2.35 a bottle Eau Vegetale 1.45 a bottle Perfume 1.25 an ounce Sachet 0.75 an ounce Soap 1.00 a bar Talcum Powder 0.35 a jar.
Smart bolero chemise mandarin and two piece styles feature floss and yarn embroideries with novel pockets and collars. Crepe gingham and chambray fabrics in plaid and solid colors offered at unusually low prices. Sizes 6 to 10 $3.50 to $3.95, sizes 12 and 14 $6.95.
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