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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1922
Page
13
The piece casts Wild Bill as a legendary figure and Bonus Bill as a modern menace invading Washington. It uses humor to describe Bonus Bill as pervasive, disrupting committees and floor sessions, with President Harding noted as wary of congressional friction. The text ponders whether Bonus Bill helps or harms votes.
The piece discusses the Genoa conference's difficulties between pro and anti collaboration factions. It argues for American aims of European unity and measured reparations, notes time as the only enforceable force, cites a Georgia case on geese and whistle regulations, and ends with a string of aphorisms about garden time and daily life.
The article argues Japan's government should avoid bloodshed as mobs pressure for manhood suffrage. It notes Washington’s appeal to strengthen guard duties, identifies a power shift around Tokyo, and cites Prince Yamagata’s death leaving a leadership void. It contends democratic currents grow despite voter qualification limits.
The Christian Science Monitor in Boston abandons its morning edition for an afternoon issue. The editors say the change reflects a desire for readers to study the paper at home rather than in a hurried commute.
A reader denounces politicians seeking to cancel 11 million dollars owed by allies and urges Americans to prioritize U S interests. He argues European nations can handle their finances and criticizes European diplomat influence, urging focus on national welfare and veterans relief. The letter is signed GEO A DONLAN.
A letter to a newspaper editor appeals for correcting a Bible quotation omission. The writer acknowledges the error and asks to restore the missing Acts passage about the rushing mighty wind and tongues as in Acts 2 24. The note signs Mrs T C Evetts from 928 23rd Ave.
The letter argues gravity irrigation is cheaper than pumping for Hanford and White Stuffs project. It notes high initial costs, need for seed and housing, and farming risks like sand storms. The writer emphasizes irrigated farming requires capital, expertise, and cautions against delays and price competition.
A reader argues that under ether the spirit leaves the body and can witness operations. He claims photographic plates can reveal two Earl Mynester figures, one on the table and one above, proving astral perception during anesthesia. He suggests mesmerism and astral projection as explanations.
The text argues that photographs reveal both body and soul or superconscious states in mediums and sleeping subjects. It cites Willam Hamilton, Marper, and Charl es Lancelin, claiming prominent surgeons and doctors in France support this research and noting Mayo of Rochester as influential. The piece invites physicians to pursue such psychological studies.
The Star reports Fastman Kodak Co of Rochester NY returned a check to Gen. Pershing for 182770.60 profits over 10 percent from wartime aviation contracts. Pershing called the gesture refreshing and inspiring while other notes touch on Irish questions and Bryon campaigns.
Today's entry defines abscond as to flee or steal away secretly from Latin abscondere to hide. It notes accent on the second syllable and shows usage with the phrase after stealing from the bank vault the cashier ab seconded.
A Seattle writer accuses misrepresentation of Eastern Washington wheat flows with Portland courting the business. He notes Portland banks staffing the region, Seattle banks focusing on timber fish and Alaska trade, while port commission opens a wheat elevator for the first time in years.
A writer details chronic friction between Seattle officials and wheat interests in Eastern Washington. He cites Col Lamping of the port commission, Mr Jewett of the Washington Wheat Growers' Association, and bankers who promised support but offered none. The port improved storage and outreach, while critics blame old entrenched interests in Seattle finance.
A vintage advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle liver and bowel tonic. It claims most sickness stems from inactivity of bowels and liver and touts a vegetable olive oil mix as a substitute for calomel. The olive colored pills are said to improve complexion and energy.
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