Home Brew. A Word From Josh Wise
A fragment from a 20th century humor column discusses editors, radium jokes, and local gossips. It shows brief Q and A with reader questions and Mr Grey household hints, mentioning Chicago, Seattle, and St. Louis.
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1921
Page
9
Steffens Interview Sparks Debate on Revolution and Reform
The Star rebukes Lincoln Steffens for predicting revolution in America while urging lawful change. It argues the public can push reforms through orderly means, and condemns radical rhetoric and Portland mayor's cancelation of Steffens speaking engagement. It cites potential political I destruction and stresses citizen action over upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steffens
Seattle
United States
America
The
Star
Senate
Supreme Court
Wall St
Chicago
Wages on the Farm Rise to 1920 Peak in United States
The Bureau of Crop Estimates shows farm labor wages reached a record high in 1920. Monthly hired labor with board averaged 46.89 dollars. day labor with board 4.36 dollars. without board 2.86 and 3.59 dollars respectively. From 1895 to 1920 wages climbed from 17.69 to 64.95 dollars, up 267 percent in 1920, fueling higher farm production costs amid declining crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Crop Estimates
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Profit From Pain and Moral Reflections Across Eras
A patchwork reflection reviews writers from Milton to Anatole France and Abelard and Heloise, noting how pain and suffering shaped enduring works. It hints at profit from hardship, local politics, and social issues from disarmament to pet seed policy, closing with a neighborly midnight lamp image.
The Man Who Was Late for Business
A man travels from Jericho to Jerusalem and arrives late for business. He stops to help a wounded stranger after thieves attack him, gaining inner approval and moral honor. The piece weighs whether such acts deserve financial reward or divine credit, suggesting true value lies in virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam
Missing Relatives Aid Sought by The Star Notice
The Star urges readers to help reunite separated relatives. Hoy Ames seeks his aunt Lydia Harrington last known in Seattle and now unknown under a married name. Zeb Tyndale Osbourne's family asks for information from Greensboro, North Carolina. Young Osbourne reportedly sailed for Tokyo last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Tte
Mie
Lydia Harrington
Hoy Ames
Toledo
Ohio
W. H. Searing
Ftrefeattle
Ames
Zeb Tyndale Osborne
J. K. Osborne
Greensboro
N.C
Osborne
W. H. Bearing
Young Onaborne
Tokyo
Japan
Inquiring Reporter House Ownership Opinions
In a reader survey five individuals share preferences on renting versus owning a home. Esther V Johnson favors owning for greater responsibility, while Charles Jarrett notes his own home and plans to share it with a partner. Fr Ramage already owns and is glad of it, and Sherwood Gorham would choose a house if he had a family. A KEARNEY and Jarrett provide location details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Hell
Samuel Bugler
Anatole France
Sylvestre Bonnard
France
Montaigne
Abelard
Heloise
Esther V. Johnson
Bagley Ave
Sherwood Gorham
Marlborough
Charles Jarrett
McKinley Pl
Fr. L. Ramage
66Th St
Lullaby by Caroline Nairne
A lullaby poem features a mother rocking her child and bidding lammy to sleep. The rhythm evokes a stormy night as the mother comforts the bairnie while the wild wind rages outside. The verses emphasize maternal presence and the safety of being in the mother s near.
Lumber Camp Story by Roger W Babson
A traveler recalls an evening in a nearby town when an infidel preached there is no God. He tells of saving a man in a drifting boat during a flood and asks the crowd to weigh which word to trust, between atheism and divine aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Lewis
Tacoma
Rainierta
Coma
Parasolangs of Brazil Parade in Leaf-Covered Rows
A vivid scene shows Parasolangs of Brazil marching in a single file formation. Each participant carries a leaf over the torso creating a uniform leafy display during the march.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parasolangs
Brazil
America for Americans and no meddling with Russia
Editorial remarks criticize U S policy toward Russia arguing Monroe Doctrine favors American prosperity over overthrow attempts. It questions intervention, suggests trading with Bolshevik Russia is acceptable while avoiding entanglements, and asserts Harding should push this stance if Wilson fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Binglieh Capitaliata
For Olan
United States
America
Europe
Russia
Mhurope
Wilson
Harding
Editor's Mail On Crime And Justice In Seattle
Readers urge reform through life sentences with wages for gunmen to aid victims' families and question state support. A letter praises Judge Ben Lindsey and criticizes contempt of court rulings. A soldier proposes Mount Rainier Tacoma as a unified landmark name. An reader offers ideas on freeing Seattle's streetcar debt and municipal control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Ben Lindsey
Judge Lindsey
United States
Rystem
Lindsey
Commonwealth
Supreme ‘Court of the
Impara
Lower Court of “Justice
Fense
Coffee ad lists Xient Blend price at 50 cents per pound
An economy market advertisement promotes Xient Blend coffee at 50 cents per pound and 1% ibs special pricing, credited to M. A. Hansen at 40 Economy Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Hansen
General Putnam Rides Night to Cambridge After Lexington News
In eastern Connecticut General Putnam plowed with his son Daniel when Lexington's news arrived. He did not hesitate, rode all night to Cambridge, still in his work clothes, inspiring militia and racing to join the fight at sunrise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
Daniel
Connecticut
Lexington
Cambridge
Relief plan for street car finances proposed by Allexti
MNO F Allex ti of Portland Oregon outlines a method to balance street car finances by turnover of capital stock. He suggests calculating required funding to support the capital, then cutting capitalization to receipts capacity and raising fares further plus reallocating existing funds to reduce stock. He notes lack of city resources but offers a procedural approach. The text adds a side remark on Delaware’s average elevation at 60 feet above sea level.
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Allexti
Bowdoin St
Portland, Or
Delaware
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Josh Wise
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Charlie
Cynthia Grey
A. P
F. D.C
R. FR Carr
MR. Grey
Waltke
St. Louis
Portland
Bat Johnson
Kansas
Altho
Congressional Committee
William E. Barton
Jericho
Jerueslem
Bureau of Missing Relatives
Cc. A. Kearney
Boylston Ave
Caroline Nairne
Lammy
Deddy
Hushaby
Roger W. Babson
Chas. Schwartz Optometrist and Mfg
Optician
Epler Tk
SIN Second Av
Main
Universi
Vertoas
State
Angie
O'brien
Stevens
Walla Walla
Mession
American Legion
Rainiertacoma
Camp Lewin
Oliver H. Dockery, JR
Infantry
Exister
New York Chamber
Washington Title Insurance Company
Ist & Pike
Whit-Hadley
Cervantes
Rodney Smith
Rahl
Trenton
Ruskin
Bayer
Rapirin
Annette Kellerman
Walter Hastings
Alton & Allen
Flo
Ollie Walters
Tuscano Brothers
Stuart Barnes
Voices
Don
Ramsdells
Devo Dance Novelties
Janet
Charles W. Hamp
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