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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1921
Page
11
A Seattle opinion piece argues against buying fireworks from Japanese merchants during Independence Day. It contrasts white and Japanese store owners and notes many shops sell fireworks while urging readers to avoid supporting Japanese traders or pedlars. The tone scolds consumers for harming veterans and national pride while promoting a boycott.
Citizens Training Camp program draws young men ages 16 to 35 to enlist after listing names at Rainier Noble Post Legion headquarters. July 6 round recreation planned to promote steady habits and inspiring companionship while urging youths to help put Washington on the map. The piece notes heavy interest and debate over the effort with quotes about pursuing aims and consequences.
Readers discuss the Sheppard-Towner bill noting support for reducing infant mortality but arguing costs make lawmakers hesitant. A winter session adjournment reveals government funded junkets to Panama and elsewhere, prompting calls to save funds for babies and mothers.
A fragment suggests rumors that some lost ships were sunk by huge fish in tales heard among anglers. No corroborating details or names are provided.
A composite of quotes from Dr. Philip Jalsohn and Goldstein. Topics include Japan, the United States, and Korea, the shift of golf replacing the Sabbath, delayed marriage increasing immorality, and a film survey by Missoula experts. The movie study claims 44.4 percent pure and 27.7 percent positively demoralizing.
A Missouri legislature faced a deadline to file petitions to suspend a law. With 56 signatures short in one county, an amateur pilot flew 350 miles to collect them and filed before the deadline. The tale highlights real world romance against a backdrop of congressional probes and a shrinking, complex world.
An estimated 100000 U S couples will wed this June and spend about 500 dollars each to start homes, totaling 50000000 dollars in furnishings. Each marriage adds purchasing power and creates higher demand for factory and farm products, boosting employment and prosperity. The piece notes the Great Divide as a social contrast to wage earners.
A reader urges Seattle to create a bird sanctuary and plant berry sources after observing near absence of birds on the Puyallup river. The letter cites St Louis efforts with Catholic association land donation, bird houses, and winter feeding to restore and protect diverse bird life for both adults and children to enjoy and learn bird lore.
N Petersen of Woodland Park Ave objects to a proposed ordinance making Sunday burials a misdemeanor. He argues the majority benefit from Sunday services, notes higher attendance then and fears loss of jobs and respect for the dead. He urges the city council to consider impacts before passing any ban.
A reader questions the claim that Governor Hart paid $5,000 for a bull. The letter expresses skepticism about such a high price and jokes that election-season “bull” promises are not worth the money. The writer hopes the governor did not overpay.
A letter to The Star describes a Frisco ballpark incident where a burly police sergeant used vile and abusive language toward the crowd including ladies. The writer questions whether the public must endure such abuse from a guardian of the law and notes that others would face arrest for similar language.
The piece mocks various taxes and thieves highlighting honesty in money but ends with a terse, unclear reference to Mrs M A Dial Des Moines and a claim about dishonest money. The fragmentary text suggests a satirical focus on taxation and integrity amid urban scenes.
Senator Stanley condemns foreign patent control on U S war tech urging immediate legislation. Rep Summers laments relief delays while Rep Blanton quips about a $10,600 political job for an Ohio politician.
The speaker argues success comes to those who seize opportunities rather than rely on influence. A discouraged youth laments lack of pull, but examples like A T Stewart show push drives achievement. Opportunity favors the proactive, not the waiting.
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