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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1920

Page

17

Britain Reshapes Empire with Autonomy Plan Across Races

The piece argues Britain must grant autonomous rule to Ireland Egypt and India while retaining control over a safe navy. It notes self government in Canada Australia and New Zealand and praises Boer leaders Botha and Smuts for loyalty. It cautions on Egypt Ireland and India’s religious and educational tensions and hints at commission study.

Great Britain Ireland Egypt India Canada Australia New Zealand Kaepare Botha Smuts England Bethere

Rickenbacher envisions sun powered warfare and warmth

Capt Eddie Rickenbacher predicts future conflicts could rely on sun rays as ammunition and on an electric lens to focus heat on targets. He suggests mounting the lens on aircraft to bring sun heat near the sun and near battlefronts, while noting heat for homes could also emerge from this tech.

Eddie Rickenbacher Eddie Prewill Ricken Rickenbacher

Tobacco reform rhetoric in old piece about habits and temptation

The passage argues against tobacco use by claiming excessive tobacco harms memory and behavior. It mocks substitutes and notes reformers need dramatic appeal to sustain opposition, suggesting tobacco harms are not dramatic enough to persuade habitual users.

Caring for the human machine and furnace care

The article compares the human body to a furnace, stressing proper fuel input and ash removal for heat and health. It warns against excess or shortage of food, emphasizes intestinal waste elimination, and links daily exercise and plain food to brain and body function. It also advises medical check for a persistent cough in a 14 year old.

We’ll Say So Greetings From Mirlanda Hospital Notes

A fragmented column mentions a patient at Mirlanda Hospital and a plea for a personal watch for an elderly man named Henry Kohler. It shares anecdotes about a red squirrel guarding dietilied potato juice, pumpkin pies from readers, and local letters.

Mirlands Theker Waterbury Henry Kohler GCC Mr. Kohler Tom Burnett Jim Hughes Skookumcheck Hughes

Questioning Tuberculosis Suspicion in Teen With Persistent Cough

A 14 year old presents with a long standing cough. clinicians consider tuberculosis as a potential diagnosis and assess exposure, risk factors, and radiographic findings to support or exclude infection.

Red Cross Alchemy Salvage Drive and Nursing Outreach

The Red Cross asks for magazines and other salvage items to be sent to the Salvage Department as unused items are turned into value. It promotes the dining room for lunch and urges ladies to volunteer. The Nursing Department reports over 50 men in hospitals and many others aided by nursing visits with strong success.

Red Cross

Savings Tax Proposed to Boost National Capital and Wages

An expert argues a 10 percent savings mandate could amass about 3.8 billion dollars annually, largely from earners under 2,500 dollars, to fund American capital. A government plan would compel saving and require proof funds are invested in national ventures, potentially lowering prices and fostering railroad and industry growth.

Mormon Church United States Venaden Pri

Notable January 3: Cicero birth and major historical events

Journal notes mark January 3 with Cicero's birth, the Princeton battle in 1777 where Washington led 3000 Americans to a victory over 1800 British, and Josiah Wedgwood's death in 1795. Also notes Rachel Felix, famed French actress, dying in 1858 at Cannes.

B.C Marcus Tullius Cicero Princeton Washington Mawhood Josiah Wedgewood Wedgewood Potteries Josiah England Europe Elizabeth Felix Rachel Cannes Lyons

Parisian singer turned actress dies at 37 in America

The article recounts a singer who studied music in Paris before turning to dramatic art and achieving rapid success. While performing in America she caught a deadly cold and died at age 37. It mentions a London pawnbroker Nam Kew linked to billiards and a quirky cue origin tale.

Paris America Rachel Nam Kew

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