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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1920
Page
13
The piece argues policemen deserve a six day work week and a weekly day of rest, contending a broader tax burden would fall on Seattle taxpayers. It cites biblical, historical, and literary points while praising the need for rest for ordinary workers and professionals.
In a graduation address Governor Calvin Coolidge warned that church vitality rests on spiritual faith rather than wealth. He referenced early Christians and the Gospel message about selling possessions. He urged readers to study church history and ponder San Francisco's revived hotel project.
The fragment recalls old newspapers showing sugar at a dollar for 25 pounds, shoes on sale for 2.48 a pair, gingham at 3.50, madras shirts and collars cheap, while readers note rising costs and cooperative buying efforts. A Scott benefit dance and Ford rides anchor the era's social notes.
The article notes world debts now exceed 44 billion dollars with annual interest over a billion, proposals about per person burden rising from 27 to about 150 and per person yearly interest from 1 to 6. It reflects on historical debt growth from 1700 to 1816 and questions whether humanity can avert another catastrophe while condemning wartime profiteering and lingering economic turmoil.
The article mocks a proposed alliance between Poles and Bolshies, noting the demand that Poles retreat to their natural frontier. It jokes about Polish expansion and recalls the whimsical tale of Rastus and the wildcat, ending with a barber killed attempting Niagara Falls.
A fragmentary account explains Hammurapi's code of eye for an eye justice and strict building and price rules. It notes fixed surgeon fees, annual wages for laborers, and lawful prices for house construction. The piece contrasts ancient regulation with modern calls for price control.
The remark hints at a society note where those tied to a marriage credit the reporter. It suggests a feature on wedding coverage and personal acknowledgments within a local gossip column. The line invites readers to consider who influences public celebration and personal milestones.
The article denounces the Democratic platform as flawed and partial, criticizing Palmer Burleson endorsements and tax plans while noting missing planks on liquor Irish questions and a naval issue. It argues the platform is fair but not a Magna Charta and questions leadership judgments.
Editor's Mail notes Beattie clerks express gratitude for assistance in advocating a more adequate diary for the employer. Local 24 members voted at their last meeting to support the motion.
The column quotes a Chinese proverb about loose lips and cautions against gossip and personal talk in the workplace. It notes journalistic praise for a rose show publicized by the paper, with Ivan W. Goodner thanking the paper for its help and reporting attendance nearly double last year. A local union leader, W W.kPugh, signs a note of thanks for wage advocacy and service improvements.
The piece defends police amid labor versus capital tensions and cites a Paris officer Portenseigne wounded in a clash. It praises policemen as brave despite flaws and argues they deserve respect from all good people.
A Kokomo Tribune fragment notes a sausage maker admitting horse content in a rabbit sausage with a 60 50 mix. It also lists a bungalow sale, cemetery plots, and a public debt disclaimer by S W Fitzgerald and Melinda E Fitzgerald. The column moves through assorted quips on presidents in Mexico, fashion, and peaches.
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