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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1920
Page
11
A Christmas note urges gifts of smile and kind words as the true seasonals. It argues that cheerful greetings and friendly acts cost little but bring warmth to giver and receiver, embodying the Christmas spirit beyond December.
A jumble of notes quotes Josh Wise about life as a game of give and take and mentions Joe Towell at the theatre. The page includes short exchanges, jokes, and marginal items on local figures, a season pass, and a Nobel prize note for Wilson.
A quiz segment asks which Seattle lawyer served in the presidential cabinet and when and where the Elks new home was built and Princess Angeline buried. It notes prior items about Charles J. Erickson and the USS Nebraska launch and cites A Warren Gould as architect among early reinforced structures in Seattle.
The piece discusses the concept of a good boss, contrasting harsh autocrats with leaders who earn workers’ respect through fairness. It argues effective management fosters teamwork and loyalty, asserting true productivity comes from humane leadership and shared purpose, not coercion.
The essay argues that pushing all youths toward supreme distinction leads to widespread disappointment and bitterness. It urges doing one's part and accepting life without a fuss, noting true heroism often comes quietly from everyday duty rather than public applause.
The piece argues that classic economic laws govern price changes: high prices spur production and eventual supply increases, leading to lower prices. It notes U S production booms while exports fall as the world recovers, and that demand shifts with market trends, though abnormal conditions can mute these laws temporarily.
The Heat Engineers warn that heating costs are high because houses are poorly built for heat retention. Insulating walls and ceilings conserves air space that traps heat, reducing fuel use. Most walls and ceilings are not tight, causing heat to escape like water through a net.
A compact biographical sketch traces American enterprise and risk taking. It cites quotes from historical figures and recounts early ventures of Philip Armour and John D. Rockefeller. Armour’s pork speculation and Rockefeller’s oil refiners illustrate transformation from modest beginnings to vast fortunes amid 19th century opportunity.
Aunt Lilian explains word meanings to her young nephew during a rainy afternoon. The boy contemplates the term heirloom and jokes about a queer name for his pantaloons. The scene captures a playful, curious exchange in a family setting.
A new treatment approach introduces a roll ore based management system for addressing fat foot conditions. The method outlines steps for applying the material and monitoring outcomes to reduce foot fat issues.
Of 250 factories in Greater New York women were found in 219 establishments as production managers forewomen personal directors office managers and designers.
Editor letters recount 1910 ordinance curbs on basement kitchens and a new amendment pushing kitchens deeper than 30 feet, amid protests from health officials and public safety groups. Bob Hesketh and a subscriber dissect costs, wages, and social duties in Seattle, urging housing health and employment fairness.
The Star argues against raising street railway fares noting that low fares boost travel and trade. A five cent fare seems best to stimulate riders, aid downtown business, and protect home values, while higher fares would reduce downtown activity and burden both businesses and homeowners.
Letters express mixed views on Christmas cheer and public policy. Citizens discuss city purchases of lines, fairness to patrons, and the need to enforce or repeal capital punishment while recalling personal loss and the impact on families during the holiday season.
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