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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1920
Page
17
The eight hour day for farmers is widely debated with experts saying it will not occur soon if ever. Weather and seasons drive long hours from daylight to dark during peak seasons to ensure crops are saved and income remains viable. Professor Hibbard notes farm hands rarely unionize and many want to own farms within a decade.
An American investigator notes common misperceptions between nations. He argues Americans should not overreact to crimes and taxes in Mexico and urges a liberal, businesslike basis for improved relations. He also references Bolshevik claims and a mistaken capture of a Major Blunt.
A socialist candidate has been appointed for the provincial legislature of Manitoba. Evidently Canada, at least, does not care what New York state may do with its socialist legislators.
The Texas A&M College offers financial aid to needy students by allowing notes covering up to half of maintenance. Since inception no losses reported, with over fifteen thousand dollars in notes annually. Advocates say ambition and integrity are the real securities and bankers should support educational funding. The piece notes limited aid for poor children and cites an Oregon divorce suit and German extradition demand as side items.
A collage of humorous quips and reader questions from a 19th century paper. Items include a note about a lap robe found on Kickapooet, a plea to identify the owner, and a mix of jokes about labor, titles, and daily life.
Dr. Frank Crane argues the war is over yet American society should stop fighting itself. He satirically notes postwar feuds among lawmakers labor unions and papers while mocking sensational front page dispatches from Palm Beach and Cincinnati as evidence the country can resume normal life.
A poem from 1920 humorously critiques profiteering and greed in modern bread economics. It frames a parody prayer asking for daily bread, extra butter and honey, and hints at raising prices and hoarding while keeping abundance in reach for all.
Under direction of Dr Rupert Blue teething in a healthy child is normal until disturbances from indigestion or abnormal conditions arise. Premature tooth eruption can cause gum pressure and pain. Proper care and nutrition matter. vaccine treatment for rheumatism is limited and no pamphlets are available.
Health advice urges regular elimination and a near natural laxative. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is promoted as effective for digestive ease and general well being. free trials are offered by mail through Dr. W. Caldwell.
The advice column states readers should rely on a physician familiar with their condition for general hygiene sanitation and disease prevention questions. It will not answer purely personal or individual disease inquiries, with Selene as information editor in Washington DC.
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