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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1919
Page
17
Editorial argues that wartime fundraising drives corrupted policy and amplified resentment. It urges ending "drives" across charitable, religious, and public campaigns, noting subscriptions should reflect loyalty and need rather than coercive allotments. The piece cites Elinor Glyn on fashion distractingly irrelevant.
A discussion on who should push the baby carriage, father or mother, explores pride and domestic roles both on street outings and at home. The piece notes shifting norms after early outings, with evolving attitudes toward masculine dignity and shared labor. It ends by quoting K K Kawakami on Japan and U S relations, contrasting perceived backwardness with crafty diplomacy.
Politicians discuss the next presidential race as 21 states set up popular primaries. The first primary is in New Hampshire on March 9 with North Dakota voting March 16 and South Dakota later. Multiple states including Michigan and Ohio hold April contests as Florida closes the long slate. Charles Barrett notes capital concerns rise with new direct voting trends.
Washington writers compare the ex crown prince Albert Edward to a real prince noting his manners grooming and attire while criticizing superficial measures of manhood in a satirical column. The piece mocks public fixation on appearance and references Vienna Budapest and Russian figures.
Fatigue signals overwork and can quietly damage the heart or nervous system. Overexertion lowers disease resistance, raising accident risk and reducing work efficiency. Answers cover tuberculosis prevention, vaccination, safe cold pack foods, sleep, and water disinfection with chlorine, urging good food, rest, fresh air, and recreation.
A collage of brief notes from the era includes student fashion shifts at the University of Washington, editorials questioning Western stereotypes, social notices from Menominee Michigan, and quips about politics, tea, eggs, and household tips. Interleaved items mention Lipton cup race odds, macaroni holes, and a Berlin paper yarn makers group with wartime references.
The story follows Jo Harker a boy born into poverty who seeks knowledge by self study in coal mining towns. He educates himself buys textbooks and proves his ability until he becomes a renowned Illinois educator Joseph R Harker later known as a leading figure in American education.
A sweep of dated notes recaps historic December moments from a severe 6 December cold in the British Isles to deaths of Anthony van Dyck in 1641 and Pope Clement IX in 1669. It mentions John Higginson of Salem in 1708, America’s first cremation in 1792, and Henry Laurens signing the treaty ending the American Revolution.
Poem expresses longing for companionship in the universe, imagining a communal star where neighbors share joys and troubles. The speaker rejects aristocratic stars and hopes to be together with friends after death, envisioning a friendly, inclusive celestial neighborhood along the Milky Way.
The article casts King David as a model ruler who prays for abundant crops and strong citizens while resisting unrest. It argues modern governments face similar agitators and that prosperity must pair material gain with acknowledgment of God, ending with the claim that happiness comes to nations whose God is the Lord.
A brief street scene notes Boldt's French pastry shop locations at Uptown 1414 3rd Ave and Downtown 915 2nd Ave, inviting pastry lovers to visit. The casual item highlights nearby storefronts and accessibility.
The will called for cremation of the body at Laurens plantation near Charleston drawing public comment due to cremation being seen as heathen. In 1808 the Chinese government barred British trade until Macao’s British troops withdraw. In 1845 President Jackson’s annual message reached Boston as part of national events.
British agents say the campaign targets girls in the north with offers of marriage in Salt Lake City. The note warns girls to beware of a rapid recruitment message claiming husbands are scarce in Great Britain.
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