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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1920
Page
13
Forum letters discuss monetary policy including remonetization, deflation risks, and keeping a cheap dollar to pay debts. Critics warn against currency collapse while proponents argue for stability and global debt relief. A Wall Street lawyer weighs pros and cons amid Wilson era critique.
City and country folks alike enjoy picnics as travel speeds improve. Families favor hearty fried chicken, bread, butter, pickles, cake, and hard boiled eggs, while young folks prefer lighter fare and moonlight. Picnicking blends tradition with new ease.
The piece accuses the Chicago Republican convention of bossism while noting unbound delegations from New York and Pennsylvania may sway toward Penrose, Lowden, or other dark horses. It predicts a direct primary future and critiques party manipulation amid national stakes.
The Elks plan a large outreach at Woodland Park with about 66 000 boys attending a picnic. The effort emphasizes guiding youth toward clean sports fair dealing and strong citizenship through the Big Brother movement.
The report notes police officials calling for an end to large scale gambling on baseball games to protect the sport’s integrity. A police chief vows heavy fines for those caught, arguing gambling ruins trust in the game and must be stopped before it spreads. Pryan is mentioned as delivering strong support at a convention.
A reflective essay discusses how people emphasize luck over pluck in friendships and journeys. It notes travelers and explorers often hear well wishes of luck, highlighting luck as a common cultural trait that accompanies hopeful departures.
A comical misread turns a glass-front beehive sent to Norfolk into a nationwide scare. Mitch’s officials test the crate at Washington post offices, only to discover the buzzing "bomb" is harmless, the alleged danger dissolving as bees keep busy.
The column mocks a dry squad with quips about basement experiments and quart samples for judging by the editor. It also pokes fun at political contenders led by Tom Duff and cites Otto Auto proposing odd road plans and a pedestrian crossing ban.
The piece riffs on Everett True and a mock convention pushing a flivver emblem while Santa Claus clears the field from General Apathy. Amateurs are slated for a boys picnic as clowns join the crowd and a Marine recruit story threads through.
The article discusses bunions, their causes, and treatment including surgery, special shoes, and caution with chiropodists especially for diabetics. It covers corns and calluses, treatment by salicylic acid, hygiene, and risks of carelessness, then shifts to bedbug eradication noting coal oil can work but fumigation is more effective.
A short local note urges men to walk home after races and suggests Haynes repair service for watches, located next to Liberty Theatre.
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