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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1920
Page
21
A fragmented essay mocks early beer making and a comic log from ancient times. It blends absurd claims about Noah on Mt Arrarat, grape treading, and hops with satirical notes on beauty, makeup, and gender norms, ending with an advertisement for Columbia Cole beer.
A Star reader letter questions a gas shortage narrative, claiming large reserve stocks and price manipulation by Standard and Shell. The writer alleges profiteering, delayed releases, and public irritation used to push a 30 cent price, urging scrutiny and accountability.
The piece contrasts the summer season with farming needs noting that while almanacs praise June and vacations, farmers recruit help as crops mature. It suggests trying farming as a vacation, highlights farmer effort, and mentions neighbors Cae and Harding as personal friends who won’t lend votes.
A Seattle transaction sealed at 5200 dollars prompts questions about the rising cost of identical delegates.
The federal farm to an board has suspended operations and fired W. W. Flanigan and 16 stenographers as farmers nationwide call for more credit to ease food shortages. Litigation froze Farm Mortgage Bankers and the court delayed oral arguments until November, risking food supply next winter.
An obscure reflection on Soviet terminology and the impact of new oil company formations on the value of the dollar, suggesting a recurring devaluation with each corporate entry into the market.
The piece argues Congress must raise wages for mall carriers to sustain the postal system. It emphasizes the postal service as essential to national confidence, comparing it to rail and stressing that trusted delivery underpins a nation’s commerce and daily life.
The observation links luxury habits to vanity. It mocks marital cruelty and jokes about divorce with marriage licenses as a solution for movie stars' problems. The piece uses fable imagery to critique social excess and legal quirks.
Only the spiritualists remain unaffected by the death of John Barleycorn, while others react with varying emotions to the end of a long season of drinking and revelry.
An advertising pitch claims EATONIC neutralizes acids and gases, with tens of thousands benefited. It guarantees satisfaction or money back, urging readers to try the remedy with a druggist endorsement.
Dr Frank urges rapid decision making through daily use of the waste basket to discard unnecessary papers and tasks. He compares clutter to a clogged mind and promotes decisive action, weighing choices by probable outcomes and embracing a habit of disposing of what you do not value. The piece links cleanliness of desk to clarity of soul and urges practical steps to reduce indecision.
Roger W. Barson argues that formal schooling does not guarantee education. He cites skilled workers with minimal schooling who excel by applying practical problem solving, noting public schools and correspondence programs provide ample learning workshops for those who must work daytime jobs.
The note urges that your prescription be filled with exactly the ingredients your doctor specified. It emphasizes accuracy in dispensing and following medical instructions closely for proper treatment.
A medical column discusses eye strain and proper use of eyes with notes to consult a competent oculist. It also answers questions on nails, diabetes signs, chest heaviness, bronchitis, and cautions against self diagnosis, urging professional examination.
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