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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1920
Page
17
The Seattle Star lists mail subscriptions outside Washington at 0 cents per month or 4 dollars 50 cents per month, 9 dollars per year. City by carrier is four times a week. A stray note mentions a line about hitting a woman’s heart as a moral quip attributed to Jerrold.
The senate steering committee says only spending bills will move before the vacation, delaying meat packing, minimum wage, veteran, and labor measures. Senator Kenyon condemns inaction while bills on taxes, campaigns, and farm relief await after the election. The oil crowd aims for profits over peace with Mexico.
The piece contrasts ancient astrology with modern astronomy, noting how belief in celestial fate faded as science grew. It emphasizes that while the heavens inspire awe, astronomy reveals cosmic history and structure, not individual destinies, and ends with a reflection on profiteers.
Ex-service men who left service before 1919 may reinstate government insurance before July 1 1920 upon application two monthly premiums and health statement. After reinstatement five years to convert to permanent policies. Bradley T Fowlkes urges Seattle ex-servicemen to reinstate to avoid losing 104 million in government life insurance and to support the local economy.
The Chinese cabinet refuses talks on the Shantung matter and appears to have read the classic line Love’s Labor Lost, signaling a firm stand.
The piece urges prompt action by the mayor and council on the June 15 street car ballot question. It critiques delays, notes Councilman Moore's $5900 offer to study the deal, and argues the core issue deserves priority over protracted investigations and speculative wit about fuel alternatives.
The fragment contrasts a modern girl with an old fashioned image and mentions a house-hunter camping on a curb. It notes Edwards sailing a schooner, and a joking line about an income tax skirting near a craftsman’s earnings.
In 1916 the Republico Progressive convention in Chicago contrasted with the Republican Coliseum meeting to nominate Charles Evans Hughes. Roosevelt pledged not to head a third-party bid, fielding only a regular Republican path, while Wilson won a larger national vote, aided by progressive defections.
In The Star readers attack taxation to fund teacher pay versus worker hardship. One letter argues teachers earn more than many workers and enjoy long holidays. another defends political allies and critiques Hoover era controversies, referencing Jay Thomas Philip Tworoger and 1918 campaigns as context for loyal support and opposition. The column notes the Sagebrusher will arrive Monday, June 8.
The column lampoons moral crusades by imagining mock leagues such as Anti Circus, Anti Silk Stocking, Anti Coffee, and Anti Funeral, lampooning societal fears and media-fueled trends while noting the upcoming arrival of the “Saucebrusher” on Monday, June 7.
Billiards grows in popularity as liquor is banned, with new parlors multiplying across the United States. The piece notes ivory origin for balls and cues, ball crafting limits from elephant tusks, cue weights, and the intricate spot ball construction. It highlights the game’s appeal and a remark about nerves in high-stakes play.
A wartime style sale lists Olive Drab gear and gray army trinkets for Thursday and Friday. Includes double white wool blankets, army shoes, Alaska down mats, quilts and pillows, tents and tarpaulins, and Red Cross quilting materials. Also announces sealed laundry service bids for multiple ports with July start.
The article explains distinguishing sunstroke from heat exhaustion and outlines immediate first aid such as cooling with cold baths ice to head and chest and avoiding heat exposure. It notes when to seek a physician and provides guidance on stimulants for heat exhaustion. It then presents reader questions about chronic catarrh deafness and tonsil removal with cautious replies.
The piece argues against hate and vengeance toward Central Europe and urges restraint to prevent wars and economic collapse. It cites the dangers of ongoing hostilities to German prosperity and Western Europe stability, emphasizing ethical parallels between state and individual actions. It also touches on medical notes about tonsil removal aiding hearing in chronic cases.
A home treatment claims to remove unwanted hairs quickly and cheaply. Mix powdered delatone with water to make a thick paste, apply to skin, rub off after a few minutes, then wash. The text cautions avoiding paler delatone and to ensure skin remains soft and unmarked.
Spokane report says Martin Andrett, aged 65, died by his own hand. He was found last night leaning against his wife's grave tombstone at Spangie near here. His wife had died two years earlier and he never recovered from the loneliness.
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