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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1921
Page
11
The Seattle Star champions amateur athletics and outlines a decade of events. It notes the Lake Washington canal finals of the Star city swimming meet with 100 plus Seattle swimmers and big plans for winter leagues.
A spoof piece riffs on historical contrasts from 1921 and 1924, contrasting hunger and hardship with corn burning for fuel and utility politics. It parodies scholarly verdicts about civilization, misused terms, and the era’s public discourse with humorous asides and satirical lines.
The piece argues for a woman to join the American disarmament commission while insisting the body include believers in disarmament. It condemns politicians who pursue personal agendas and cites mothers’ wartime sacrifices, noting Lloyd George and Briand’s quarrel over Silesia as an example of personal equations harming diplomacy.
A domestic tale follows John and Dorothy as friction grows over Dorothy's relationship with John's elderly mother. Dorothy resents motherly care while John recalls his mother's faithful years at the factory climaxing in a rift that turns into lasting bitterness between wife and in laws.
Community members are invited to write concise letters to the editor to voice grievances share overlooked news or commend good deeds. Keep it fair brief single sided and signed with name and address or initials if preferred.
A reader letter in The Star condemns perceived pro Asian rhetoric, defending American identity and the protection of women and homes. The author, C Carpenter, claims strong national unity and opposition to calls for equality, praising hard drinking and warning against “the yellow race” influence in society.
A narrator recalls dining alone at a restaurant table by the window kept for a larger tip. He observes a passing child, a mother, and a grieving figure, reflecting on dignity, sorrow, and the unease of publicity in social life. The note is signed Myrtle De Montis.
A reader blames the city for unsafe Beacon Avenue and adjacent slope conditions after a Tuesday crash on Aug 23 that killed Hann Olsen. The letter cites lack of paving between streetcar rails and poor grading from the bridge to the hill top, urging immediate city action and repaving.
A reader argues against cluttering the best park with campsites and suggests a Washington Park lake location with boating and views. Proposes a Park for auto tourists with full accommodations and a ship converted into a hotel for short stays.
Mrs. de Montis writes to Drs. Southworth Steele and the Pierce County Medical Society in Tacoma accusing Steilacoom asylum officials led by Dr. Keller of murder omission and abuse. She calls for humane, proper care and removal of autocratic methods, urging medical society action and accountability.
An opinion piece from Reed College in Portland argues against interscholastic athletics while recalling a past era when a small student body still fielded a football team. The author contrasts youthful idealism with older views, noting discipline from study and the social value of participation.
In the Congressional Record, Senator Harrison of Mississippi lauds Idaho's distinguished senator for restraint on armaments and urges him or a similarly dedicated figure to be chosen as a conference delegate. He warns delegates must be sincere and capable of producing real results, not a mere show.
A reflective narrator watches passersby from a window while a moving picture called Human Fire plays. He notes workers and wanderers, finds value in their lives, and resolves to observe life with empathy. He recalls a possible act of generosity and increases a tip he planned.
Henry J. Folkstone argues Reed College students gain loyalty, spunk, joy, and teamwork from athletics, but some septs avoid intercollegiate competition. He questions why Reed aloofness persists and suggests outside ethics may seem rough. Without pollinators, figs fail to bear fruit.
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