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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1920
Page
13
A reflective piece argues runaways from island camps deserve placement in proper homes rather than institutions. It urges healthy family environments with parents, siblings, outings, and opportunities, noting Twain’s boys' spirit contrasted with juvenile detention. The article hints at a misprint about a rebel government, correcting it to loot.
A police report details a baby girl killed when a car struck her as she darted into the street. The driver, a father of seven, says he tried to dodge the children and stopped at once after the impact. Officials note traffic danger and urge educational street-safety for children.
A Farm Mortgage Bankers Association argues federal land bank bonds should be taxed as double taxation harms farmers. The group claims mortgage and bond values mirror, and tax would raise farm costs, with Houston recalling a tax commissioner. Jesse He is noted for not declaring a stock dividend.
The University Club of Chicago pledges to curb lavish dress as prices and extravagance trigger protests from businessmen and officials. The denim boycott signals a broader push against wasteful consumption and “bad form” in high society.
A family scene unfolds as a daughter prepares for her June wedding. The parents, especially the father, wrestle with emotion and resentment while admiring the bride to be. The piece frames the wedding as a central family event echoing long tradition and personal pride.
The remark questions whether turning Bolshevik would lead to improvements and whether the method matters. It weighs potential gains against the means used and raises a debate on political strategy and outcomes.
The article outlines a household budget for spring cleaning comparing 1920 and 1919 costs. It notes materials costs rising slightly while labor, specifically scrubwomen, climbs from about 2 to 3 dollars plus car fare, up from last year’s 2 dollars and car fare. The tone is cautious about dirt and expenses.
A Star call for 200 word letters proposes fare hikes or zoning plans with coupons and bonds. Readers including Theo Brisson and Chas McDuffee discuss council action, taxpayer burden, and zone based fares, urging lower taxes and better service.
A city reader argues that streetcar patronage is uneven and urges ending jitney bans except where streetcar service is lacking. The writer condemns Chamber and Commercial Club opposition to utility tax funding and favors extending service to underserved areas with a six cent fare.
A long column notes an editorial contest offering a medal to the best producer of real basement stuff, with a quart sample to the editor. It closes on an unspecified Saturday and invites Seattle readers to participate, while joking about prisons and other oddities.
In a correction request a reader faults The Star for misidentifying participants in a Memorial Day parade noting that Terrill Wilson and Richardson are civilians and not ex service men while Jarman alone suffered gas exposure. The writer also defends Alaska fishery history against a sensational headline and criticizes two Weathore brothers for trap robberies with references to court outcomes.
The speech by Secretary of State Colby is praised as a corrective to Machiavellian national ethics. It urges America to abandon isolation and profiteering, promoting global relief and stewardship with political and economic leadership. The article frames Colby's views as a call for enlightened policy and universal duty.
The article urges practical cleaning methods using damp rag dusting and sunlight disinfection, recommends sun exposure for textiles, and promotes ventilation and careful paintwork. It cautions against chasing climate cures for tuberculosis, advising access to a competent local physician, adequate living conditions, rest, and local health guidance.
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