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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1922
Page
13
A fragmented clipping notes a Maine woman who shot her husband and was released. The text splices in jokes about taxes women husbands and odd headlines while hinting at March and winter forecasts.
The piece argues for direct primaries over conventions, asserting the public will reject boss rule. It cites Senators New of Indiana and McCumber of North Dakota as Old Guard examples and warns that convention systems would rob voters of a chance to replace unfit leaders. The tone favors expanding voter power in selecting nominees.
An article fragment argues climate and glandular activity shape human traits and abilities. It cites Japan’s climate affecting the pituitary to produce short stature, compares western regions, and mentions the thyroid belt around the Great Lakes influencing neck lines and emotions.
The world’s richest man John D. Rockefeller visits a circus with his daughter. He buys pink lemonade and hot dogs, laughs at clowns, and hands out one new dime to each of about 200 performers. He aims to show the value of the humble dime and the simple joys of life.
A collage of witty asides and quotes touches on Amundsen and the North Pole, Ruth's theatre reviews, and remarks by Senator Watson and Henry Cabot Lodge. The fragmentary text links biographers, biographies, and the era's views on race, politics, and public figures.
An eclectic column contrasts David Rockefeller Henry Ford and Charles Schwab with thrift as the seed of wealth while quoting biblical wisdom on compassion. It wades through aphorisms about money luck and moral faith, interspersed with jokes about stockings and domestic life.
The Star editor reports Senator Poindexter faces scrutiny from progressive voters in Seattle. Critics cite his Newberry seating vote and revenue bill stance as evidence of alignment with opposing factions. Readers are urged to support direct primaries over restored convention influence as reform momentum grows.
A columnist argues for municipal parlors as free, supervised meeting places for women and men to mingle safely. He laments lack of suitable venues in cities like Seattle and suggests a public center offering privacy, companionship, and lawful, wholesome social encounters for workers and travelers alike.
The writer lauds Mrs. Minnie Parton Barton a Los Angeles policewoman praised for never losing a prisoner for 17 years. In a South visit the author recounts Barton in a bathing suit catching a burglar, commandeering a car, and delivering the fugitive to custody. He urges veterans to follow her example of fitness and steady grit.
The text portrays Germany as planning bankruptcy and viewing repudiation of the mark as an asset. It claims the writer’s country has paid indemnity due to credulity over German marks and bonds, arguing Germany holds the money and trade and will use more pressure to pay less. The piece laments Germany’s loss of responsibility and business honor, calling others “suckers.”
A reader notes prior columns advocating city improvements have been achieved by the officeholder closest to the issues. The letter highlights satisfaction with results and urges ongoing attention to civic service.
ARMAND JEAN DUPLESSIE writes from Seattle criticizing the Beattie post office chaos with crowded counters and mail jams. He urges officials to address outdated desks, long waits, and cluttered mail bags to improve service for a city of over a quarter million.
A reflective column describes Germany’s postwar return to devalued currency. It notes foreign investors losing money as Germany printed marks to fund obligations, and outlines broader mistrust when nations cannot honor promises.
A daily vocabulary note defines atrocity as outrageously cruel or wicked actions. It explains the term’s Latin root atrox and gives an example referencing brutal acts at a mine massacre and the cruelty of perpetrators.
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