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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1921
Page
9
A jumble of items reports ten thousand elks leaving Yellowstone Park and hints at upcoming summer tourism. Other snippets mention legal cases, auctions, a Salem firm seeking a "spare woman," and questions about everyday curiosities. The piece blends oddball trivia with brief notices from multiple places.
The State Department should share documents with the opposition and consult the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on U S Japan talks. Partisan divisions harm diplomacy, and a united America strengthens credibility abroad, ensuring consistent policy across parties.
The piece recalls Louis Napoleon testing the conjurer Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin by demanding a new trick. Houdin’s countering tale claimed he buried a sealed gold box in an oak tree 30 years earlier with a message predicting future events. The author then shifts to compare foresight in industry and real estate to personal future planning, urging readers to consider their own 30-year outlook.
A column asserts clothes shape first impressions and self confidence, noting wardrobe as window dressing for character. It cites curious anecdotes about fashion, travel, tax, and odd name changes, ending with playful, disjointed lines on cinema and hosiery.
A man loves music and his daughter learns piano through a teacher. She goes to a conservatory, returns with a “Musickal Education,” and struggles with practice. The narrator cautions against overemphasis on theory, urging her to play old tunes to warm the party and restore joy.
Editor letters argue Seattle must retain and control the street car system as vital to city welfare against Stone & Webster and Boston interests. The writer claims car power underpins urban growth, cites historical transport hardships, and urges keeping the system local and accountable to Seattle residents.
A collection of quotes on resilience, gender endurance, economic reform, and social policy. Included are statements from Laurd Riddell, Michael Callagher, John Cockburn, John Skelton Williams, Dr. John Lovett More, and Lady Mackenzie.
A teacher explains consistency as the fitness of things with a simple example. The boy asks for clarity and the response introduces a vivid, though odd, illustration about a freckle faced girl and a coachman, cited by Youngstown Telegram.
Editorial warns that the Snell and Capper bills seek broad powers to acquire and swap forest lands, potentially opening reserves to timber interests. It questions public stewardship, impact on watersheds, and the cost to citizens as Congress considers land exchanges and funding.
The piece contrasts Samson the mighty athlete with his failing character. It argues physical prowess alone cannot define manhood and notes his temptation by Delilah and ultimate demise. It urges that true strength requires character, discipline, and a clean life beyond muscle.
A noted skin specialist claims Mentho Sulphur rapidly relieves fiery itch and irritation from eczema. The germ destroying preparation soothes, heals, and leaves skin clear, with improvement often seen promptly. Gufferers should obtain a small jar from a druggist and apply like cold cream.
A brief ad directs readers to Boldt's for a pie deal. It highlights Good Apple Pie as a featured item and invites customers to visit the store for this offer. The note underscores Boldt's as the destination for the dessert.
Miss Margaiet Dunlap speaks of there being much fun in the world for boys but is glad she is no girl. Mrs Elizabeth Hal argues it is a pleasure to be a girl and every woman can be proud she is one and have as much fun.
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