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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1920

Page

13

Deschanel President Praise Sparks sartorial debate

The piece argues French voters favor a president of social ease and polished manners, then elevates Jim Lewis of Seattle to near Beau Brummell status, noting American leaders would be judged on attire and charm as campaigns loom.

Deschanel France M. Clemen Herbert Hoovers Miles Poindexters General Woods Bryans William McAdoos Jim Lewis Seattle Chicago Beau Brummell Chester Harry Carroll Jim Ham

Shadow and Substance in Free Speech and Labor Rights

The essay defends constitutional rights of free speech and assembly amid labor unrest and accusations of Bolshevik influence. It condemns forced restraint on political opinion, cites involuntary servitude in strikes, and criticizes councils for opaque votes on park aerodrome bonds while defending civil liberties and democratic process. It notes five council members opposed park bond issues and mocks their future ambitions.

Hiram Johnson Hiram Pennsylvania Virginia Congress Assembly of Our Great Eee Park U. S. Senate

Movie magic and fairy tales in the age of film

The piece reflects on how cinema preserves childhood illusions beyond belief in fairy tales and Santa Claus. It mentions Jack and the Beanstalk Aladdin Peter Pan and the enduring pull of youthful visions while noting political chatter about Hoover and party spending. A Poe hair sold for 3250 bucks and questions about Cinderella toys arise.

Jack Aladdin Santa Claus Peter Pan

Nothing But the Truth and Nothing But Lies at Rex and Wilkes

A father in a six thrill serial escapes a masked pursuer by jumping into a river. He retrieves currants, floats on water, and with dynamite concealed in a feather bed triggers a spectacular explosion. The cliffhanger ends with a question about survival. Continued tomorrow in Tacoma.

Rex Wilkes Father Landa Tacoma

Everett True and 380 That's What Is Dong

An unclear item mentions Everett True and a number 380 with the phrase that's what is dong, lacking coherent context or readable facts.

Frayed Language Prompt Sparks Rules Clash

A garbled OCR style prompt complains about misused tongue and ruined parts of speech, noting breaches of standard language rules and the start of a chaotic, incomplete sentence. The fragment hints at broader editorial guidance and potential system prompt failures.

Barometer moods and the weight of air on man

An article explains how atmospheric pressure affects mood and body. It describes sea level pressure about 14.7 psi, barometer 30 inches, and how drops to 29 inches or lower can depress well being. It likens air pressure changes to mountain altitude effects and notes limitations of reader questions to a public information column.

Rockies

The Tail Goes With the Hide In This World

A reflective jeremiad on modern life noting that desires come with unintended burdens and that every gain carries accompanying costs. The piece argues that institutions and progress bring tradeoffs, from marriage and education to church and government, ending with the line that the tail goes with the hide.

Liberty

Miscellaneous Social Snippets and Jumbled Notes

A fragmented mix of names and riddles with stray references to milk wagons and General Pershing. The garbled text mentions Aileen Claire, a third cousin of a locomotive engineer, a hammer in the right hand, and a playful inquiry into building and home ownership.

General Pershing

Where does Mayor Fits rent his silk hat

A Portsmouth style humor item recounts a postcard from Concord New Hampshire with a picnic at Inland Pond. A cow wandered into a stream eating from a boat and consumed bread pie crackers bacon a magazine red bath caps and twine while market jokes speculate on dairy prices and municipal costs. It jokes about washing machines ants and rubber por thores.

Concord N. H Inland Pond

Notable 17th and 18th Century Figures and Dates Mentioned

The passage recalls Ferdinand Alvarez de Toledo Duke of Alva’s death and his famed battlefield record, a devastating 1647 plague in Main burgh with drastic mortality, Louis XIV’s 179%, and the birth of Thomas Jackson in 1824. It notes Jackson’s Confederate leadership and death after being shot during Chancellorsville.

Ferdinand Alvarez de Toledo Duke of Alva Spain Mainburgh the Times Louis XIV France Louis Altho West Virginia Jackson Lee Chancellorsville

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