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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1921
Page
9
A scattered collage of jokes and remarks begins with A word from Josh Wise noting idling speed and political quips. It mentions soldier bonuses, Cuba, a slush fund, and local civic oddities, with references to Hicksville figures, a sermon, and a blue law printer.
In a Pullman car, a professor and a business man debate whether peace can match wartime living standards. They warn against returning to the old normal and urge sustaining the higher living standards and better housing achieved during the war as the path forward.
The piece argues that repeating price drops and sudden spikes hurt farmers and urban shoppers alike. It blames middlemen for profit from price manipulation and notes layoffs in cities as rural buying power weakens demand. The cycle harms producers in fields and factories.
An Eastern authority notes Cuban wealth and sugar prices trigger panic as copper kings steel firms and textile makers suspend operations or cut wages after years of abnormal profits. Many have become wealthy, with others much richer, yet fear returning to normal profits and wages. The piece laments letting go of easy gains.
An exploration of the name Damascus and its weight in history. The piece muses on the city’s age and cultural resonance, noting the paradox of its alluring yet repellent syllables. It reflects on how a place’s name embodies eras and peoples across time.
A concise opinion on Philippine independence, arguing Americans should grant freedom to avoid rebellion, noting that the Philippines will be free someday and suggesting independence before unrest. It also references contemporary figures and events with a broad, opinionated tone.
Letter from MAX JOHNSEN of 764 Admiral Way criticizes artificial hatching and laments the destruction of the salmon industry. He recalls urging legislators twenty years ago and claims public bodies ignored warnings, harming future generations dependent on fishing.
Stage directions describe a stormy scene with a father entering a hut in oilskins as rain sounds are created by props. The messenger wheels in with "the papers" to headquarters amid horse hoof noises and a band, while thunder and wind are simulated by props and handles.
In Washington on January 5, a critique of postwar disarmament argues that Versailles emboldened a vast armament buildup. The writer decries new debts and taxes, calling for public pressure toward disarmament and immediate, practical actions to prevent renewed global conflict. The piece warns that nations with weapons will tempt secret diplomacy and fear-driven policies, risking a future war.
A 1970 poem extols self reflection over public ritual and political rhetoric. It contrasts shaking hands with genuine reform, urging sincerity over performative acts in addressing communal faults and hypocrisy.
Letters to the editor weigh in on annexation with mixed views. Respondents include RF Brown and Mrs. Curry from Rainier Avenue and 17th Avenue, George Congdon in the Hoge Building, Mrs. Dinsmore, and William Ennis, reflecting cautious support and calls to observe political developments before action.
Questions ask for municipal railway ridership arrests last year and the record year for construction. Fire destroyed nearly 1.4 million dollars in property last year. The largest building permit value is noted.
A report notes a lawsuit over the past year related to the erection of the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co building at Third Ave and Seneca St. The document also states that the average daily water consumption per person in Seattle is 101.5 gallons.
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