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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1920
Page
12
New York reports Helen Bollton, famed for Oh Lady Lady and vamp characters, rejects the myth she dislikes vamp parts. She explains she enjoys playing varied roles and envisions a normal young woman who dresses modestly, enjoys baseball, and may write poems or reveal a white lie in light humor.
In Winnipeg the Western Canada Colonizations Association unveils the largest initiative in Canadian colonization, aiming to settle 70 000 families on 20 million acres of idle western land, financed by over 50 leading eastern financiers including Lord Shaughnessy and Sir Vincent Meredith.
William Webb claims he sought 50 cents from debtor Joseph Ackerson in Cincinnati. Ackerson allegedly swung a boulder at Webb, who then cut Ackerson with a razor during the confrontation behind the jail.
Gene Ahern lampoons vacation planning urging readers to choose options by features like exertion comfort and appetite. He cites camping fishing farm trips city tours and summer resort stays with lighthearted humor about hiccups hunger and rent as guides to decide where to spend vacation time.
Walter P. Fulkerson, banker and community builder, announces building 36 houses for families with children in a top St Joseph residential district. Each home will include a park view, garden, tennis court, and rates from 40 to 50 dollars monthly with a rent return if the stork visits. He cites years of school board work and opposition to “no children” housing as his motive. He says his plan aims to curb race suicide and give children a decent start in life.
Barney the Woodland park bear rejected a phonograph and music program as a crowd of 200 watched. He rose on hind legs, smashed the music box with a paw, then returned to a contemplative pose while a movie crew filmed Barney resisting the jazz tune Hold Me.
A sagacious figure chooses to forgive an adversary instead of dwelling in sorrow for lost sight. This act signals resilience and mercy as guiding principles over vengeance or despair. The story highlights forgiveness as a strength in hardship.
Walter J Petersen, once captain of city detectives, faces a clash with the chief after a civil service board reinstated him while the chief refuses to reinstate him. Petersen reports for duty daily but is kept from active sleuthing, with the dispute dragging on for months.
In Cincinnati on July 23 thieves entered Ellie B. Grege’s home and stole only half of a $100 dining room rug. They cut it in two and carried away one section. Police have no theory.
In London, Gen. Sir Robert Baden Powell warns that cigar smoking is transforming the English character. He notes the pipe is disappearing and fears the loss of the old stoic Englishman while acknowledging a developing Southern Italian spirit with wit and cleverness.
A compact remark suggests that a man's love for his neighbor depends largely on the neighbor's age and gender, implying social attitudes influence interpersonal bonds.
A 1920 notice suggests vacations with relatives help settle family feuds and provide lively topics for year end chats. It argues that staying home may be best for both mind and pocketbook, even after trying various vacation ideas.
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a child laxative with a fruity taste and full bottle directions. It urges parents to look for the name California on the package to ensure a safe product for the stomach liver and bowels.
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