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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1921
Page
9
A miscellaneous column rounds up assorted notes from North Adams to West Orange. It cites shoe tricks, theft incidents in towns, an auto shed accident, engagement news, proposed divorce limits in Nevada, political skirmishes between Cox and McAdoo, and a veteran physician’s controversial birthday remark.
The piece argues the Esch-Cummins law and wage cuts won't fix the railroads’ problems. Higher freight rates, coal costs, and living expenses trigger a domino effect: higher prices, reduced demand, fewer shipments, and potential further rate hikes. It claims a $10 weekly wage cut for about a million workers won't solve the cycle and could destabilize industry.
Criminologist R William Hickson speaks on borderland defectives the working class criminals who desert families and burden society. He argues science mothers and the public view them with pity yet dislike and suggests improving living conditions and societal structures as the path forward.
A reflection on the dull, exhausting routine of military life. The piece cites Kipling’s verses about marching over Africa to illustrate how monotony, not danger, tests a soldier. It contrasts rhythmic doggerel with the weariness of endless drudgery and lack of relief in service.
A collage of poems and quips from Berton Braley and brief jokes from 村 newspaper snippets. Rural humor and light verse mix with a nostalgic ode to white roads and love, ending with witty exchanges about sea life and partnership.
The document quotes diverse figures debating prohibition and youth, noting many normal school students are girls and citing opinions from Harvey McGlynn in Olympia and Rev. Dr. Tivnan at Fordham. It references Fro Ziegfeld, K Chesterton, and Dr. Royall Copeland on youth behavior and public health concerns.
Readers share opinions on whether an 11 year old could be charged with murder in the first degree. Respondents from several addresses express disbelief or caution about the concept and its fairness.
The door to the superintendent's office bursts open as the new attendant reports that Jones has hanged himself. The superintendent asks if he was cut down. the attendant says he was not yet dead.
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