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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1920
Page
13
A reflective line notes that even the noblest aims can become sins through bad intention. The phrase highlights moral ambiguity and the distinction between action quality and inner motive.
A chaotic item mix mentions Home Brew winning a column title suggested by Ghas N Hudson at 945 Dorts St and notes minor publicity efforts and leap popping. It references Dr Maurice R Xray expert at Mason hospital and snippets of social chatter about New York and Beaux Night questions with varied names and places.
A Northwest goat farm run by Emerson K. Bull faced land disputes after 1914 when Northern Pacific claimed unsurveyed lands granted for development. Despite a Poindexter backed bill favoring settlers, interior department resistance could force costly litigation. The clash ends with the goat industry halted as the railroad's land rights prevail.
A reader asks about Seattle’s role on the Pacific coast, King County telephone wires, and the value of Northwest agricultural products. Previously noted items include Western Union messenger employees, Chamber of Commerce vice presidents, and 1919 import figures for meretable oils through Seattle.
An analysis of Moore’s imagined island Utopia through its social, economic, and political aims. The piece notes limited adoption of ideals, such as abstaining from wine and ale and a poultry farming policy, with commentary on how reformers have since sought to translate Utopian theory into real societies.
A reflective piece on Christmas with mothers and sons, urging real presence over gifts. It contrasts past gifts with a wish for a home visit, noting a mother’s hopeful view and the emotional value of being together. It mentions wartime costs and a quirky local note about Port Deposit Md dandelions and New Year traditions.
Readers are informed of a dispute over a December item about Hitt Fireworks Co and Pitt Fireworks Co. The letter denies Chinese involvement in Pitt Fireworks and asserts Pitt is a Washington state corporation with white labor. It notes plans to manufacture Flashcracka and possible Hong Kong links through Woo Gen and Woo Pun.
The Cleveland Press argues against violence in labor disputes and calls for government action to wipe out private strikebreaker agencies. It condemns employers arming thugs and criticizes imported unrest seen in Denver and other cities.
Readers respond to a question on appointing women to diplomatic service abroad. Opinions vary from opposing involvement to endorsing equal chances, with comments stressing home duties, capability, and equal rights for qualified women.
Consumers of soft drinks have paid 51 million dollars to the government in revenue. The figure summarizes collected taxes or duties reported in the article’s data.
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