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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1922
Page
9
The piece contrasts Poincare and Briand as France's leaders, urging restraint from militarism and predicting Poincare may soften. It also notes Ireland’s move toward self-government, urging national unity and patience with treaty debates. Numerous U S senators comment on governance, democracy, and public life.
The piece notes Canada’s Liberal victory alters domestic policy only, with US-Canada relations seen as stable and unaffected by the new government. It contrasts European political sensitivity, cites routine commissions handling cross border issues, and mentions aviation style concerns over feathers trade and millinery import bans.
A group of prominent lumber barons led by Dr. Compton opposes turning over forest control to the Interior department under Secretary Fall. They back Col. William B. Greeley’s Alaska policy and align with Pinchot, signaling a decisive political battle ahead.
A collection of brief, irregular poem fragments describing light, a rose, stars, and reflections on youth and love. The lines mix imagery of illumination, distant seas, and the passage of time with incomplete phrases and odd spellings. The source presents a loose, dated poetic mood without a coherent narrative.
A reader questions why city policemen and firemen ride free on street cars when off duty and in uniform. The letter argues their salaries justify not receiving free fares and calls for ending the privilege, suggesting political courage is needed to address the issue.
Letter writer condemns Poindexter for supporting Newberry’s seat in the U S Senate arguing for more peacemakers like Ford and Henry Ford and criticizing candidates and ex soldiers. Includes named signer P Devlin of Auburn Washington.
King County Sheriff Matt Starwich refutes a claim by A. T. Axpayer that $4,240 was paid to an auto dealer for sheriff office service in one month. He notes no billing beyond exchanging two Studebakers for two new vehicles in February 1921, at a net county cost of $2,050, and invites audit and questions with a pledge to provide factual answers.
A woman writer defends her stance on wages amid calls for escalating targets. She cites winter incomes under 90 dollars monthly and a Ballard mill paying 2.50 a day, noting class and gender remarks in readers’ letters and countering them with her own experience.
Amateur economist argues that consumer confidence drives buying and that modern machinery allows excess consumption. When confidence falls, demand shrinks to bare necessities, triggering layoffs and a downward economic spiral. He advocates safeguards to stabilize consumption and proper distribution to achieve global prosperity.
Daily word guide explains dissemble meaning hide conceal mask and pretend. It traces to Latin dia away from and English resemble and notes usage with an example of hiding grief at a party.
A letter discusses aligning with labor groups and strikers while noting personal voting inexperience. The writer reveals sympathy for Black Diamond miners and Virginia miners, contrasts past views with current affiliations, and mentions Rob Bridges, Gov. Hart, and Peter Witt in a political context.
Virginia fears for Bill’s safety as he plans an early start into the bleak forest to Bradleyburg. He builds a fire, but the night’s stillness, the cold, and unseen dangers loom. Morning finds him moving toward the peak with cautious progress.
A reader replies to L. C. Sadler’s critique, arguing that Seattle streetcar operators are courteous and that heated cars are unnecessary. The writer shares daily rides across the city, notes some selfish riders, and urges treating others as humane to receive respect in return. A. W. Clark, 112 N. 78th St.
A Jasper Minnesota woman credits Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound with relieving severe stomach and back pain allowing her to work again. She praises the product and grants permission to publish her testimonial. The ad highlights female health issues including displacements irregularities and menopause. A Cleveland man also endorses Foley Cathartic Tablets as the best he ever used.
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