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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1921
Page
11
A Seattle woman was found not to blame after driving over a child and killing him. The jury urged revoking her driving privilege and called for stricter laws. The article argues for driver exams for youths and stricter court actions to curb reckless driving and protect public streets.
Dr William K Barton mocks modern headwear tracing hat fashion from ancient times to the present. He ridicules derisive questions about hats and cites biblical and historical examples including Jason and Antiochus, the bearskin drum major, the stovepipe and derby. He contrasts men’s folly with women’s hat choices.
The piece discusses urging Poindexter to write a letter about security and reform, references to stockings and porch campaigns, and gestures toward U S political moves. It notes George Harvey’s opposition to the League of Nations, and highlights Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler and other Republicans signing an appeal for Harding. The tone mocks Anglo American relations and hints at the season of picnics and redeats.
Letter writer urges the Mount Deception Society to rename the peak Mount Deception as a truer title. He notes the mountain’s beauty is best appreciated up close and believes the change would boost its fame among tourists and Northwest residents.
I A Vincent argues the federal water power law requires prompt state action to safeguard rights under the Act. He cites licenses up to 50 years, preference for states and municipalities, and potential development of projects like the Kittitas line while warning of inter ests seizing strategic river points.
Representative Ramsey of Iowa warns the American people will judge the Republican Congress by results not words. He says the last administration relied on lofty ideas and voices in the air while Republicans must get real results. The comments praise Representative Good as a unique figure and note Representative Garrett of Tennessee plans retirement.
A lyric sketch praises a song that would outshine all lovers' verses with joy and dawn after night. The speaker humbly notes no song could rival you, ending by toying with a hidden and affectionate tribute to the beloved.
Hastings confronts Ferrier about Major, a suspected sharp and cruel influence on Kitty Inglis. Ferrier vows secrecy to protect Joan and her brother, while Hastings presses for truth and justice, hinting Major's past crimes and dangerous charm.
A compiled set of quotations includes Reverend Wiliam Forney Hovis on high divorce rates in the U S, W O Stampa praising the housewife as a key buyer, chain supply concerns from John A Bownhocker, Dr A B Meldrum comparing jazz to profanity, and Miss C Van Winkle noting rising delinquency among younger girls.
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