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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1921
Page
9
A reflective overview asserts the United States has grown immensely in population and wealth over two decades, now leading the world in wheat and cotton, with substantial shares of corn iron ore oil and cars. It predicts even greater growth this century and cites leaders and cultural notes from a bustling era.
A historical quiz bundle asks who first arrived as Seattle’s pioneer Jew and who named Lake Washington and Lake Union. It references Frank Waterhouse Seattle Steamship magnate and early routes, plus George Kinnear’s donation for Kinnear Park in 1887 and George F. Frye’s Frye Hotel and Frye Opera House as early civic landmarks.
A reflective verse laments credit dips as the old year fades and a new year approaches. It urges resilience, keeping spirit and effort high despite financial strains and daily grind, noting persistence through hardship into the fresh cycle.
Maj. Gen. George Squier notes wireless can transmit in a tenth of a second between any two points on earth. From Marconi’s early signals to 1000 words a minute, wireless advances promise practical uses and American leadership as Port Jefferson prepares the largest plant to open July 1, 1921.
The piece argues that falling farm prices depress both farmer incomes and city buyers. It notes October mail order sales fell 40 percent from 1919 as wheat cotton corn and livestock sag, harming farmers and city workers who rely on farm purchases. It urges shared concern to solve farm marketing problems.
The movement recognizes that children should not be removed from mothers due to poverty. Strong belief in home life and maternal care grows as states expand programs. Yet many grants remain too small to meet rising living costs and funding is under review for higher allowances.
Mr Brown shares a highly confidential hint with Everett True during a private stroll, presenting information not yet public. The exchange appears casual but carries potential significance for readers following insider developments.
In letters to The Star readers urge charitable housing for mothers with helpless children and criticise lenient punishments for murderers. Betty Norton calls for modest homes funded by trusts to relieve starvation until children are independent. Dr Mayfield questions pardons and urges moral leadership, citing Abraham Lincoln’s example. MR and MRS Davis echo calls for Governor Hart to act for mothers and future generations.
Inquiries about welcoming the New Year show Mrs H L Timmer and others sharing peaceful holiday sentiments. Residents like 8 W. B. Miller and Mrs A Be Murphy note uneventful days and hopeful happiness for 19th century style quiet celebrations.
A reflective editorial urges readers to embrace the New Year as a chance to renew effort after past failures. It frames December’s shadows as temporary and inspires courage, energy, and forward steps with lines about resilience, marching forward, and starting anew.
January historically honors Janus the two faced god. The Romans linked the month to beginnings and endings, exchanging gifts, making calls, and starting the new year with reconciliations. Janus, seen as heaven’s doorkeeper, guided early Roman year customs.
A perfume derived from a plant native to Michoacan Mexico is reported to cause temporary insanity in at least one wearer. The incident highlights potential nonlethal physical and mental effects of regional botanical scents.
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