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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1921
Page
11
A collage of quoted lines references jokes about the Munich government and personal incidents. It includes stray notes about physicians prescribing wine, a Detroit News line about a bell and brakes, several car mishaps in New York and Pennsylvania papers, a French deputy duel remark, a Bennington letter about domestic violence, and brief notices on rail service costs and a Red Cross reward.
A Seattle gathering of state and county Republican leaders urged filling public roles with Republicans only. The Star criticizes the move as selfish political maneuvering aimed at Fish Commissioner Darwin and argues Governor Hart should keep Darwin if capable. The paper notes the code should serve state welfare, not spoils.
A Pennsylvania State college adds cooking to male student curriculum. The piece argues men should know basic cooking skills for home life, including how to prepare potatoes and biscuits, especially if their wives are away. It emphasizes practical, domestic competence with a humorous tone.
The piece notes Hatfield, a rainmaker for 20 years, as a belief-driven figure who sways farmers by confidence. It recalls San Diego suing him after a cloudburst and questions science versus personal experience in weather work.
Dispatches from London describe a hydroplane with a thousand horsepower engine and a body for 12 to 100 passengers, a 1500 mile range, and capability to cross oceans. The craft, named Cub and Titania, signals a push toward a modern fighting navy amid other military tech debates.
The author argues life is good and its possibilities glorious despite seamy experiences like courtrooms and hospitals. He recalls Emerson and notes that recognizing human flaws fuels divine discontent, giving hope that life can grow nobler and more glorious.
A survey of readers yields varied replies. Responses include A B A Lloyd asking for no opinion and K A Cook dismissing the premise. Others like Mrs Mila Mrs Kellogg and Mrs George A Morrison express hesitation or refusal to name a favorite.
The Star prints reader letters criticizing campaign funding and fairness. One writer urges directing money to Mrs. Mia Schulta, widow of Seattle deputy, and argues about precedent. Another ex-working girl laments married women workers, salaries, and independence, urging conservative views on women’s employment.
Alaska produced minerals valued at 22 million dollars in 1920. Ninety seven percent of Americans die without a will. Canada discusses musk ax as a wool source. France plans civilian clothing from army material to employ one million. Public school records show four per thousand stutter. China plans air service between Peking and Shanghai. Australia’s 1919-20 apple crop was the largest on record. California provides nearly half of U.S. bean production. Farm land selling prices rose sixty five percent in five years.
A Des Moines column argues that leading financiers misread finances in past wars and will miss the looming labor shortage. It warns that after a period of labor surplus the market will tighten, with bidding for workers likely within 18 months, and criticizes financiers for failing to foresee this shift.
Mary Garden comments on a new job while stressing independence. General Joan J. Perthing rejects conquest and urges consent to limits. Aristide Briand calls for friendly footing with Britain and America and adherence to the Versailles pact.
Old advertisement promotes making pine cough syrup using Pinex and homemade sugar syrup or alternatives like molasses or honey. Claims rapid relief from cold related coughs and bronchial symptoms, praising Pinex as a concentrated pine extract from Norway pine. Warns against substitutes and offers a money back guarantee.
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