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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1919
Page
13
The piece notes a shift from home canning to industrial dehydration with expanding plants and long term grower contracts. It cites high fruit prices, large scale planting, and profits of about 175 dollars per acre yearly, warning that cheap fruit days are over and urging diversified home fruit plantings.
The article highlights Prof W F Thompson advancing wheat cultivation toward the Yukon by developing varieties that ripen earlier. It notes Red Fife Marquis and Red Bobs as predecessors and frames Thompson as revolutionizing Western Canadian agriculture, pushing wheat belts farther north and expanding cultivable land amid climate limits. It also references Bela Kun and Budapest in a closing note.
The article notes President Wilson signing the peace treaty then sailing to Brest and landing in New York where newspapers show the treaty images. It credits United Press for rapid reporting of the events aboard the fast dirigible B 34 and the wide print reach toward Missouri River towns.
Poem urging pity for war victims and urging humanity to form the Brotherhood of Man. It contrasts battlefield deaths with a mourning Mother Earth and calls for collective action to end killing. The piece reflects postwar sentiment and moral appeal.
A nostalgic collection of quips and breezy observations from July 31 1919. The items touch on social mores jealous wives fashion economic worries and light humor about daily life across American towns and newspapers.
The Star urges warnings at Woodland Park after a girl is hit by a moving swing. The notice asks authorities to post warnings so mothers watch smaller children near swings.
July 16 marks Anne Askew’s 1546 execution for heresy during Henry VIII era. In 1779 Washington’s forces seized Stony Point near West Point with Wayne leading 1200. 98 American and 60 British casualties, 543 prisoners. 1850 shipwreck drowned Margaret Fuller and d Ossoli near Fire Island. 1857 French poet Beranger dies.
A Staff Writer reflects on Joshua as slave turned leader of Israel. Key traits include obedience, humility, faith in God, and influence from Moses. The piece contrasts Joshua with the doubting spies, cites Jericho and the sun standing still as demonstrations of divine favor, and links Moody’s pledge to become a modern Joshua.
The Old Gardener advises planting now can yield vegetables later with careful variety choice. Beets carrots Swedish turnips early corn beans and cucumbers mature from seeds sown late. Continuous sowing through July ensures an uninterrupted supply and canned beets and carrots support year round needs.
The essay argues labor seeks democracy not higher wages or welfare. It claims workers want to be treated as human beings with the right to self determination and express their opinions. The piece urges employers and workers to sit down, drop class hatred, and pursue a square deal and mutual respect.
Mrs. Flatbush asks Henry if he wears the flowered suspenders given for his birthday. Mr. Flatbush explains he fears the nail button would rust them, prompting a playful exchange.
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