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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1921
Page
17
A jumble of notes recalls prohibition votes, legal actions, and social tensions. References include a sheriff’s missed hanging, a possible prison transfer, a drink delivery dispute, and scattered remarks on bootleg profits. The piece also cites a talk on government control of liquor and a deputy demanding payoff for access to a Motor Inn liquor license.
Dr Yoshi Saburo Kuno of the University of California charges Japanese associations in California act as a parallel government. He says consulates, central and local Japanese associations control local life and education, with double schooling for children and influence over faculty. He urges immigration limits and policy changes to avert US Japan tensions.
The passing of Albert J Rhodes is marked as the loss of a distinguished Seattle citizen, community worker, and progressive businessman. Described as approachable and candid, he balanced financial responsibility with the average American outlook, earning recognition as one of the city’s great leaders and leaving his family in shared grief.
The text reflects on Fors and Homer to argue holiness in the world rather than retreat. It cites Jesus and Paul about keeping faith in daily life. The piece urges living openly by the road to be a friend to man.
The Memphis Press commentary argues Wilson should grant clemency to Eugene Debs, now jailed in Atlanta for a decade. It warns Debs’ potential pardon could shape future views of Wilson, likening Debs’ fate to a martyr for radical dissent. The piece contrasts Wilson's leadership with Lincoln.
Residents express varied opinions on ideal family size. Mrs M Gleason favors unlimited children, Mrs William Guy cites two as proper, Mrs James Harris prefers four, and Mrs O M Jewel argues the number should be guided by mental physical and financial conditions.
A humorous exchange from the American Legion Weekly features Cow and Hen discussing farm efficiency. They joke about being filed under the letter C and a rubber stamp in the chest to date cereal two weeks ahead, reflecting lighthearted wartime home front sentiments.
A collection of excerpts includes Tank Teller Paul Schaefer confessing to bootlegging and friendships betrayed, quotes from Vaughan and Schurman on resilience and national unity, Giddings comparing morals, and Brelzie critiquing church influence. the page ends with a pastry advertisement.
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