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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1919
Page
17
A reader asks The Star for a definition of Americanism. The essay describes Americanism as upholding the constitutional republic, voting, and accepting majority rule while condemning efforts to overthrow or bypass legal channels. It argues true Americans support the system and seek a square deal for all within lawful means.
Public health service advocates a Bebick test to identify susceptibility to diphtheria. Those showing a red spot after toxin injection would receive a toxin and antitoxin mix to build lasting immunity, a major advance over the short one month protection of standard antitoxin.
A new test can determine if a child is susceptible to diphtheria and needs immunization or if immunization is unnecessary. It has been tested in schools and children's homes. The Public Health Service offers a leaflet titled Diphtheria and provides information through its Washington offices and a general inquiries column.
A fragment from a local column mixes holiday sales chatter with odd musings and reader notes. It recalls Christmas prep, a crosswalk mystery, a Seattle energy stunt, and a Kansas mousie tale from Hutchinson News.
A reader argues the police force includes honest, risked officers who deserve protection from hypocritical colleagues. Until departments purge treachery, crooked cops should face long terms in jail. otherwise trusted officers deserve retirement with full pay after service.
The piece argues meat packers and other trusts will break into smaller units, yet consumers feel little relief from prices. It likens to an Aesop fable about a fox and flies and warns against negligible remedies. It also notes Lady Astor’s first impressions contrast with US Congress.
A roundup of events on December 19 in various years: Vitellius burning Rome in 69, foreign populations in London listed in 1567, a 1675 Narragansett attack and English counter, and Washington’s Valley Forge encampment in 1777 with four breadless days.
A Star reader, a Boilermakers member with 20 years in unions, condemns the Wobblies for influencing labor meetings. He cites John McKelvey’s election as secretary treasurer at a Spokane gathering and alleges prior activities in Ludlow, Colorado, and Pennsylvania, arguing such actions destabilize unions and hurt workers.
A reflective piece listing many wants and fantasies from 1919 by Frank Crane. The narrator contrasts wants with needs, notes humorous and paradoxical desires, and muses on selfhood, restraint, and vanity.
A testimonial claims Real Tobacco Chew provides greater satisfaction than ordinary tobacco, reducing the need for frequent fresh chews and appealing to frequent users.
About 25 residents faced a moral and practical puzzle after bottles marked bonded Canadian Club whisky were found to contain water. Investigators traced bond stamps removed, whisky poured out, and water colored to resemble liquor. The only consolation is cider selling at 50 cents a gallon.
Washington reports Americans imported precious stones valued at 10,425,225 in October, far above the previous year’s 1,154,329. The surge signals historic demand for diamonds and other gems as imports rise. A stray note mentions early wooden fences as historical defense measures.
A terse notice places Bolét's French salary outlet at Uptown locations 1414 34 Ave and 913 24 Ave in Dows Town. The listing gives no further details about hours or offerings.
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