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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1921
Page
9
A collage of quotations and notes spans politics, sport, jokes, and oddities. It mentions Warren Harding, Col House, the crown prince, Babe Ruth, Mary Pickford, Josh Wise, and Connie’s baseball foundation. A farmer’s tip about finger bowls is included with a jab at long-range guns.
Edward J Meyers, a Pierce Nebraska blacksmith, writes of wealth as health family life and happiness, arguing true riches lie in work honest living and contentment rather than money. The Norfolk Daily News editorial praises Meyers for his simple abundant life and generosity.
Immigrant mother Mrs Henry Peachey leads eight sons aged 3 to 15 as they head toward the western frontier seeking work and opportunity in the New World. She vows to grow the Peachey clan despite hardship aided by a pension and memories of a heroic soldier father. The piece also comments wryly on cars, books, social climbers, and politics of the era.
A New York Journal excerpt reports a judge noting that high interest rates and heavy money-lender fees hinder homebuilding. The piece argues investors prefer income tax exempt bonds over mortgages to fund housing, factories, or jobs, claiming forty trillion dollars in tax exempt securities exist in the United States.
Today's question prompts several residents to gauge dollar value. Thomas Hunt says he cannot, Hensman notes decreased streetcar reach, Carl Crobson sees slight gains in household costs, Shields believes a dollar covers more ground, Owen would need guidance from his business manager.
William Jennings Bryan argues in The Seattle Star that immediate reorganization is impractical except for national committee officers. He urges recruiting progressive Republicans, upholds Prohibition, and warns against Wall Street influence while stressing domestic policy over international questions.
A reader argues that rents fall only when taxes drop, noting Seattle and California levy differences. He contends tax cuts attract industry, reduce unemployment, and increase housing, urging immediate tax relief to ease rents and stimulate investment.
A girl recalls how Cherry's at 207 Rialto Building helps her afford stylish clothes, paying in installments and offering other benefits. She notes the shop’s tailors keep outfits looking fresh, enabling frequent new dresses. The dialogue highlights a manager's praise and local shopping habits.
The town of Stratford on Avon traces its history for about 1100 years and, as the birthplace of William Shakespeare, has grown into a classic center visited by around 50 000 people each year.
An advertisement promotes a home made cough remedy using 2% ounces of Pinex to mix with a pint of plain grain syrup or honey molasses. It claims to relieve throat tickle, loosen phlegm, soothe irritated membranes, and aid breathing, with a money back guarantee from The Pinex Co Wayne Indiana.
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