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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1921
Page
21
A fragmented diary style note reports an unaccident and hurried oatmeal breakfast to reach the office on time. The writer mentions Promoe F as a Glory bot and a Dustered mouth event, hinting at tardiness and a queried old-fashioned man as a jitney reference.
A Washington woman seeks bachelors and a plan to divide tax revenue among couples. Home Frew promises ten free round trip elevator rides in the Alaska building as part of the discussion and rewards.
A collage of Q A dialogue with Mr Grey about labor in baseball mineral springs and bank safes. Includes household hints jokes about ants broom and a Tacoma patent rubber collar plus random items and a tale about a Legless guest and Philip of Macedon.
The Birmingham commission government reports 1920 debt of $207,000 paid and a surplus of $40,588.46 to start the year with the lowest U.S. tax rate. The system emphasizes public accountability and strict scrutiny of every expenditure to ensure the public dollar goes as far as private dollars.
The American Road Builders association reports one billion dollars available for road work in 1921 and calls a Chicago gathering of officials, engineers, and contractors to discuss improved road building, traffic regulation, financing, and use of convict labor. The aim is to reduce unemployment while delivering durable, well built highways.
An editorial argues the value of schooling for distinction, noting ratios of success by education level and praising the common citizen. It contrasts Lincoln and other icons with noncollege paths, then muses on a future cabinet and social trends including taller, stronger women and a joking reference to hard cider.
Inquiries reveal drivers complain about pedestrians darting into streets and crowded streetcars, while others gripe about fast traffic at gates and high streetcar fares. Respondents include Morrison, Hay, Carlson, Weimar, Adams and others from various avenues.
An aging Boris Bahkmetieff funds a vast rent for a mansion dubbed the Rustian embassy while posing as ambassador from multiple governments. Meanwhile labor icon Mother Jones, 87, moves freely through Washington, meeting officials and forecasting forthcoming reminiscences of a life filled with real adventures.
George Burch, a 15-year-old, wed an 18-year-old bride in Kansas City after license delays. The couple, childhood sweethearts from Sheffield, Missouri, faced four license refusals and a paddling before their parents relented and the wedding occurred.
Judge Henry Neil argues in The Seattle Star that increased mothers' pensions could reduce crime and police costs. He cites Cook County New York City and 40 states paying millions to support mothers caring for children, urging taxpayers to fund mothers at home rather than police.
A pastor previews the morning topic The Great Flood in Genesia. A prominent Congregation member declines attendance for a golf engagement but offers to head the subscription bet with $1000 to aid Genesian sufferers.
In a Washington Star note, a reader urges restraint as a tenant contemplates replying to a rent increase. Mrs Torkins cautions her partner Charlie against venting, insisting it wastes their money rather than expressing it.
Editorial reprinted from Cleveland Plain Dealer discusses Benator Kenyon's lobbying bill, expenses, and the role of former members on the floor. It argues enforcement through imprisonment, stronger reelection pressure, and a robust public lobby to monitor representatives and reflect home district wishes.
The Editor appeals to readers to feed small birds and pigeons during severe cold. He cites indifference, recalls a reader who fed birds generously, and suggests tying suet and seed to trees or window ledges. The piece urges shared kindness toward hungry animals and asks communities to involve schools and parks.
City dealer could not locate The Lost Chord as requested by a customer in Louisville. The exchange highlights a failed music purchase and humorous tone from the Courier-Journal excerpt.
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