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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1919
Page
11
The text argues that earlier generations required less training while modern life demands broader and faster cognitive use. It warns that over specialization can threaten mental capacity, citing historic prodigies like James Crichton to illustrate peak intellect. It suggests mental KE must advance with economic progress.
The piece argues that World War I created an industry oriented toward service over profit. Profit was deemphasized as defense needs dictated energy and resources. Red Cross procurement, naval urgency, and war-driven priorities showed industry serving society. The author urges carrying this service mindset into peacetime to combat ignorance and disease.
A political pamphlet rhetoric extols a $200 million deficit as honorable praising the 8 hour day equal pay and higher railroad wages while condemning government control and profit focus. It contrasts Henry George and Uncle Sam in a call for national sacrifice and worker welfare.
Ernest Marsh of the State Federation of Labor and a former president of Wilson's labor mediation commission says legislators face a choice. If they back labor mediation measures, employers may face higher costs. if not, strikes could loom despite wartime lessons. Marsh argues mediation can prevent conflicts before they harden.
War labor board summons Bethlehem Steel officials to Washington on January 13 to explain why the company has not adopted collective bargaining and the revised wage rates. Senator Kenyon pushes for a new labor reconstruction board with enforcement power to oversee rulings and compel testimony from top executives.
A columnist notes how crowds form orderly lines at ticket windows and across life, crediting soldiers with teaching discipline. He argues democracy brings restraint, not license, and that in a society where everyone equals, no one may rush ahead.
A subscriber reflects on the war’s end and credits the A B A for help toward a just peace. He laments British rule in Ireland, cites census decline from 8.2 million to 4.29 million by 1911, and urges England to fulfill its duty to Ireland for divine blessings.
The Star comments on tributes to Theodore Roosevelt noting discord from organized labor representatives though praising Roosevelt as a great American. The writer cites various incidents and argues Roosevelt’s place in history will be honored without bias. Charles O. Pierson signs the letter.
A wife writes to The Star detailing her husband in the 13th division at Camp Lewis who twice failed discharge applications for lack of evidence. She notes his shipyard job and waiting wife, cites delayed allotments, and urges the camp to release men with dependents so they can return to work. She warns of possible departure if not discharged soon.
A dated sketch contrasts old time streetcar sneezes as comic relief with modern reactions. It recalls parlor laughs sparked by Gladys and Bertie, and notes how today a sneeze triggers wary avoidance as concerns over germs rise.
The advertisement lists blanket prices including 27.50 for all wool white blankets, 25.00 for all wool plaid blankets per pair, 22.50 for white and plaid blankets per pair, 19.50 for white blankets, 15.00 for all wool plaid blankets, 17.50 for plaid blankets, 15.50 for light gray blankets per pair and 20.00 for white and plaid blankets.
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