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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1922
Page
9
The article argues that prosperity in the Pacific Northwest hinges on widespread use of regional products. It envisions full employment and strong regional industries before expanding to national and foreign markets. It urges buy local, think Northwest, and promote Northwest products while noting local unemployment concerns and quirky quotes from a voters’ bulletin.
A fragmented column weighs the Lords reform issue, contrasting Conservative support for a hereditary chamber with abolitionist and American senate proposals. It also touches on ancient ethics, Confucian musings, jazz critique, and a lyric closing by Leura Blackburn.
Senator Norris argues about US ships repaired at government navy yards and states with yards, while Senator Overmen replies he has no navy yard in his state. The exchange centers on political influence and naval facilities.
A federal judge with a life appointment stepped down amid public disapproval over his ties to professional baseball. The piece notes that impeachment or death were the only certain removals, and condemns sensationalism while reflecting on moral questions in society and entertainment.
A reader urges curbing prejudice and enacting proper laws to care for mentally defective individuals rather than targeting foreigners. Charles M. Farrer cites crime, vice, and strain on taxpayers and calls for action by principals, legislators, and citizens to address the issue at hand.
A letter criticizes the city council and the garbage disposal system run by the Pacific hog ranch. It accuses improper handling of restaurant waste, calls for better can sanitation, and jokes about outdated vaccination and germ ideas while urging reform.
A February 11 communication by Mrs. BE. L. urges sweeping sterilization of males including fathers and dope peddlers, extending to all males and even newborns. The author equates birth-control measures with prohibition and argues for extreme, coercive remedies to curb crime and social evils.
A polemical screed rails at laws banning moral decline while praising patriotic virtues. The writer mocks reform efforts and lauds historic figures Mary of Galilee and Nancy Hanks, claiming that work and virtue shape civilization and a great American legacy.
A reader letter criticizes sensational reporting on a woman forced to give up her baby, arguing for empathy toward the woman’s plight and acknowledging offers of assistance that followed. The writer urges understanding over moralizing and reflects on community responses and support networks.
A compact definition of impeccable meaning faultless and free from defect. Derived from Latin in and peccare to sin, it notes usage in contexts like formal business writing.
Letter argues the Monroe Doctrine was kept for nearly a century mainly to serve U S and English interests. It notes Lord Palmerston proposed joint Anglo American action against European meddling, that England often enforced the policy through naval power, and questions the motive behind U S claims of altruism.
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