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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1920

Page

11

Dope and Crime touted by Seattle prosecutor Brown

Prosecutor Fred C. Brown asserts crime in Seattle stems from the dope trade. He vows to crack down on drug peddlers despite they may profit briefly from fines. He warns drugs fuel murders and theft, calling for federal action to curb contraband flowing through the port city.

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The Mach ine Gun Argument in Lynching Crisis

A Duluth jury finds a lynched man dead and not aided by verdict, while calls for force rise. The piece argues mob violence requires strong response with militia and machine guns, notes Governor Bickett orders in Durham, and claims lynching tarnishes American civilization and the South's honor.

Duluth Bickett Durham N. C Kentucky America

Letters from a bachelor husband reveal candid 19th century tone

A historical note discusses letters between a husband and wife, highlighting the era's formality and affection. Dr Philip Doddridge’s frank letter to his wife contrasts with her possible longing, illustrating domestic letters as a window into 19th century marriage.

Shea Frank Philip Doddridgea Dr. Doddridge

The Quest to Transform Coal Energy and Costs

A reflection on coal energy efficiency and the elusive dream of direct coal heat. The text notes the 8 percent heating efficiency and the long quest to convert coal directly into heat, while warning not to overreact to coal price at $14.75 per ton.

Sensible shoes urged to improve walking and health

Miss Ruth McCoy of Cincinnati promotes a sensible shoe campaign and toe pencil exercises to show proper walking and strong muscles. The note links correct walking to physical beauty, health, and athletic skill, while other items touch on politics and current affairs in a brisk, period-style column.

Ruth McCoy Cincinnati O. McCoy Mies MccCoy

Seattle Auditorium Plan Faces Financing Shift

Letters to the Editor discuss the Memorial Auditorium effort in Seattle led by the association. They describe plans to raise funds by subscription or public financing, the Osborne fund gift, and criticism of current venues for not accommodating large public events and veterans organizations.

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Interchurch movement chastened and urged to reflect

Dr. James I. Vance writes that the Interchurch World Movement faces chastening as it seeks unity and cooperation among American churches. He notes past excesses, praises the idea of cooperative effort, and urges honest reflection to harness the movement's goals and address funding and control issues. The piece also mentions support from musical organizations and a need for a larger auditorium for school events.

James I. Vance Interchurch World Movement Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America Interchurch Ita Christ

Du Pont Visits Marion Club Kitchen For Breakfast

Doctor Crane recounts General du Pont and party arriving in Marion to discuss politics then demanding breakfast. He cooks. flapjacks fly and coffee brews as the group enjoys a spontaneous kitchen demonstration. The piece extols cooking as primal joy and mocks reliance on restaurants.

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Humorous and Mock Headlines From A Quick Read

A jumble of quips and gibes on Americanism Cuba liquor Lipton tea and wireless tales. Witty asides compare diets clothing and jokes about public figures while a pun filled column riffs on politesse manners and a mock headline about skirts and government.

Round steak secrets of tenderness and flavor

Discussion focuses on methods to tenderize round steak and enhance taste, touching on techniques for beaten biscuit and toasted cheese. Quoted words from Einstein are invoked to emphasize the challenge of conveying culinary craft and deep topics.

Einstein

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