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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1921
Page
17
A verse lament about a father chasing golf fever at the expense of his children. The narrator notes the man’s obsession, his blindness to blame, and his fixation on the game, recounting a remembered score of eighty five.
The excerpt quotes William G. Seckendorf calling for industrial justice and wage-earner safeguards. President Harding stresses economic reform. It notes German wartime views and public figures like W Hilge and Dr William Grady commenting on postwar unemployment and social concerns.
The text recounts a wealthy jazz donor who, while defending alimony to his wife, notes paying her bills for jewels and luxuries exceeding a million dollars during fourteen months of courtship and marriage. It argues such lavish spending harms individual virtue and national welfare.
A fragmented page shows dialogue among residents William Carlton Wil Jr and others about the missing Mrs Mahoney. Statements hint at elusive whereabouts and concern, with terse alibis and cryptic remarks reflecting a community chatter.
The piece argues that education is life and that schooling should connect studies to a child’s interests while incorporating informal experiences. It cites Dewey and Spen ter, notes school as pivotal, and stresses heredity, chance environments, and evolving formal education shaping conduct and character. Ruth Arnold of the University of Washington signs off.
A editorial argues Supreme Court relief for Henry Albers shows political prisoners should not be jailed while others like Debs, Hulet Wells, and a Seattle woman convicted under the espionage law deserve clemency. It condemns two-tier punishment and calls for uniform application of justice.
A satirical note discusses Spain and Norway clashing over alcohol and fish exports. It notes Norway's ban on strong Spanish drinks and Spain's embargo on Norwegian salt fish. The piece mocks temperance zeal and cites Wool Growers and Einstein as side remarks, ending with a quip about fashion.
The passage argues that predicting the future is futile and dangerous, noting how past hopes failed to foresee upheavals. It cites Lord Bryce and imagines Burke, Johnson, and Gibbon unaware of looming changes, warning that present understanding is limited and surprises await. It ends with a playful aside on Napoleon and Wellington, suggesting every era carries its own Waterloo.
Carl H Ryberg advocates a national co operative corporation owned by the people to control production and distribution. He argues cooperation can boost prosperity, eliminate waste and unemployment, and promote general welfare with elected local national and state directors. He invites interested readers to respond.
During the war coyote pelts were repurposed into trench coats worn by British soldiers. The practice highlighted resourcefulness in civilian supply lines and military apparel.
An advertisement touts a lemon-based skin lotion made from two lemons and three ounces of Orchard White sold at drug stores. It claims daily application will whiten the face neck arms and hands, reduce freckles and sunburn, and produce a rosy white complexion as used by famous stage beauties.
The Merchants' Board of Trade Inc. orders both Red Front Stores to sell all stock at once. Items include children's suits from 1.29, men's work pants to 1.98, heavy shirts 1.75 to 0.98, Stetson dress shoes 10.00 to 3.98, children's footwear sale, white handkerchiefs, and more. Sale starts tomorrow at nine, Main Store 1601 03 First Avenue Corner Pine, Red Front Annex 1415 17 First Avenue between Union and Pike. Mail orders filled. pay checks cashed.
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