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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1921
Page
9
Fragmentary notes reference old figures and opinions including a father and son, a journalist, Nichols women and ice cream, a mustached man, and Hunks of misheard lines. Also mentions Adolph Aaronson and Sammy, a mud stained father, and a dubious claim about Willard Dempsey versus Jess. The text shows garbled gossip and disjointed quotes with no clear story or event.
A poetic excerpt describing the earth renewed by sun and rain and the west wind. It contrasts simple earthly life with human emotion, urging trust and love and readiness for new hope, noting perpetual youth in mankind.
Judge Wanamaker lauds Abraham Lincoln as Humanity's Man who elevated democracy and the Declaration of Independence. He recalls Lincoln's 1861 Philadelphia remark linking liberty to the Declaration and urges revival of its spirit in schools and life. Reflection on Lincoln Day honors and the enduring relevance of independence principles.
A New York lawyer testifies before the senate judiciary committee that private detectives may have engineered bomb plots in the U S. Massachusetts considers strict penalties for detectives who advise or incite violence. Frederick Fuller cites Lawrence strike unrest and warns against future use of provocateurs.
ING ALBERT of Belgium offers a free-for-all Atlantic race starting from Sandy Hook next July 4. The item celebrates seafaring prowess and calls for American craft and crews to contest from coast to coast to Ostend amid a tone of national maritime pride.
A humorous essay contrasts self starters and cranks in cars with social mobility and progress. The speaker recalls older pride in crank-starts and warns that some rely too much on self starters without steering, while others require crank assistance. He predicts heaven favors the self starters who move, while crank users wait outside the gate.
A 1921 poem praising Abraham Lincoln for meeting obvious needs with plain, steady action. It lauds the rail splitter’s clarity and common sense, saying his simple, direct work guided a nation through crisis and freed a people. The verse honors perseverance and ordinary virtue as extraordinary leadership.
Editor letters urge price cuts from restaurants while cobblers keep wartime rates despite leather drop. Readers praise W.s plea for needy and push Seattle to become the most beautiful city with cleaner streets, greener lawns, and public guidance on home beautification.
An advertorial note extols Red Pepper Rub as a fast relief for sore stiff joints. It promises concentrated penetrating heat that ends rheumatic torture and claims the rub cannot hurt users, offering quick relief for mobility.
A survey of local workers reveals varied wishes for different trades. Miss Edith Poindexter at D'Angleterre hotel likes stenographic work and says she is not new at it. William J Robb, a clerk at 2019 First Ave, would rather be a linotype machinist and is confident in his skill. George F Fenwick, keeper of the superior court index at 2634 Chicago Ave, wants typography work. A L Lawrence, bookkeeper at 621 11th Ave N, would prefer garden work at home but cannot afford it. Eugene Meacham, divorce proctor at 706 13th Ave N, reluctantly complains about being placed in the column.
The excerpt contrasts Browning's poetic reflection on a star with a satirical cartoon caption about narrow-mindedness. It mentions a star that darts blue and red, and a voice claiming the speaker loves its opened soul. A separate note mocks a narrow gauge critique as two sides to every question.
The Memphis Press notes over 40 million gallons of liquor in some 300 bonded houses. Wayne Wheeler of the Anti Bottling League suggests Uncle Sam run wholesale liquor for mate purposes, selling it and returning proceeds to owners. He proposes curing or denaturing liquor before withdrawal to curb forging and illegal sale.
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