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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1921
Page
17
A collage of disjointed lines mentions census data, goats, Hal Johnson, a college women club, goloshes, film Jekyll and Hyde, a New York trip, home brew, tax questions, and a tale of Call Hugh. The text blends satire, random names, and stage snippets with stray political and historical references.
The essay argues the legislature seeks changes to election laws and questions whether direct primaries have failed. It notes controversy over replacing direct primaries with conventions or hybrid solutions, suggesting any new plan may be less effective than current primaries. It calls for evidence of improved leadership before altering the system.
The piece argues Mexico will keep Article 27, nationalizing petroleum below the Rio Grande, despite foreign opposition. Rafael Capmany says the cabinet supports staying with Article 27, threatening no change to the constitution and warning it could trigger further uprisings and regional violence. The article notes potential international reactions and the irony of global opinion toward Mexico’s mineral sovereignty.
The piece lauds Abraham Lincoln as a universal model born of humble origins who rose through hard work and integrity to become America’s president and a conscience of the nation. It cites Stanton’s remark and Lowell’s poetry, asserting Lincoln’s influence extends beyond his era to inspire nations.
A dialogue where a youth questions Father William about aging and joy. The elder explains that recalling faith in youth sustains him and that God has not forgotten him in old age. The exchange contrasts youth’s pleasures with mature gratitude and spiritual memory.
Readers argue for armed self defense citing outlaws, law enforcement failings, and historical examples. Letters denounce restrictive laws, praise marksmanship, and urge returning streetcar lines to private control amid Seattle tensions.
readers discuss whether divorced women should keep or drop their married names. Respondents offer personal choice, no children cited, with varied views on privacy, independence, and social expectations.
A fairy godmother gives a prince a ring that punishes bad behavior. The prince misuses it by harming others and imprisoning a woman. The ring exposes his true cruel nature, transforming him into a repulsive monster and leaving him to face the consequences of his actions.
An advertisement urges mothers to use Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle, effective laxative for infants. It claims the product is sold in drug stores for thirty years, costs a small sum, and is trusted by millions of mothers. The copy promotes its safety, availability, and long history.
The advert proclaims the best value and safest care for your health from Dr Edwin J Nnhowwn Beanttie at 106 Columbia St. Offering a strong guarantee, it promises top results and quality dental service to attract patients.
A Cincinnati letter questions the International Mercantile Marine dealings with Britain and the 100 percent American claim. The writer ponders registry, war risks, and if profits justify a British alliance while ending with a parable about a dove and a prince learning self control.
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