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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1921
Page
9
A jumble of notes reports marriage license fees up to 1.50 and dog licenses at higher rates, mixed with stray items about fashion ads, local talk in Marion and Winnipeg, plus musings on Blue Laws and quirky anecdotes from Mr Wise and Daugherty, reflecting scattered news snatches and social chatter.
A Kansas court ruling orders essential industries to keep faithful workers on payroll even during partial shutdowns, arguing against worker concessions and equating wage protection with human rights. The commentary denounces the decision as confiscation of private property and harmful to business, urging respect for property rights and economic consequences.
A fragment recalls Thomas Jefferson guiding maxims from a letter to his relatives. It cites advice urging piety, respect for parents, neighborly love, justice, truth, and acceptance of Providence. It lists practical aphorisms about self-reliance, thrift, self-control, and patience.
Emile Belot notes light travels 186 000 miles per second and it would take about 6 000 centuries to reach Earth from Andromeda. He explains distant stars photograph events long past and that observers on those stars would see ancient human history unfold before us. Congressmen question effectiveness of the eighteenth amendment on immigration.
A group of congressmen favors the United States buying the 12 Pearl islands at the Pacific end of the canal, arguing the lands are essential, though ownership currently lies with Panama.
A reader argues against cutting city employees salaries, recalling six months of hardship for workers and families. The letter condemns councilman Thomason for prioritizing economy over humanity, stressing that wages must not be reduced to hurt workers and children.
A fragmentary verse piece laments health fears and moral decay in society. It critiques wealth pursuit and petty pleasures while urging care for common welfare and providence. The text imitates old style with phrases like Wheat shall it profit the man.
The article asks when the Seattle clearing house organized and queries last year vehicle accidents reported to police and mayoral office employment. It notes a Friday answer and references previous questions about 125,447,445 passengers married on the municipal system.
Mayor Frank W. Worencraft of Dallas offers a sizeup of Gen. Obregon Mexico's new president and the country’s condition. Worencraft, the sole American speaker at Obregon’s inaugural banquet, presents an intimate view of the man and the political moment.
Mayor of Dallas notes Obregon's peaceful transfer and wide support. The new Mexican president is praised for integrity, military skill, and openness. US friendship emphasized as investors and Mexicans look to renewed commerce and stability with guarantees for American safety and capital.
The Phinney district Men’s Club holds its regular meeting at Woodland Park Presbyterian Church Friday at p.m. Henry King Bumoret will speak. A musical program and light lunch are provided for members and their guests.
The data notes a 1909 peak in Seattle building activity with permits valued at $19,044,218 while the city logged over 24,000 arrests in the prior year and references the Ipal railway project from 1970.
A collection of mothers share views on parental influence, with several asserting they have not lost influence and others noting evolving limits on parental control. The statements reflect varying experiences across different addresses and individuals.
Production in the Lower Mississippi Valley has risen by about a billion dollars over the past decade. This growth reflects expanded output across regional farms and related industries.
An at home cough syrup using 24 ounces of Pinex mixed with sugar syrup promises fast relief for coughs chest colds and bronchial irritation. The ad claims relief within 24 hours and urges readers to ask druggists for 24 ounces of Pinex with directions.
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