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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1921
Page
9
A collection of lighthearted quips from periodicals. An Englishman to an American girl asks if the swan is swimming or walking. A man asks a woman to marry him with a planned honeymoon on a hotel top floor. A parson’s long sermon provokes a stranger to ask how long it lasts after a joke about time.
The nation faces hard times as Harding assumes government leadership. The article urges an end to president baiting, arguing realism over optimism and urging all Americans to support the new administration to restore order and prosperity. It warns against withholding aid for party advantage and calls for loyalty to the country.
The piece argues in favor of a Montlake bridge bond to relieve East Lake Bridge congestion, linking downtown Seattle with the university area and aiding access to Sand Point aviation field and nearby stadium. It cites past Dartmouth game delays and predicts reduced traffic jams and better regional connectivity.
The Tacoma Times frames the Lever act and farm loan decisions as a sweeping assertion of judicial power. It notes the court’s influence on public policy, the looming need for President Harding to appoint new justices, and the ongoing tensions between branches of government.
C George Henry, former Ontario agriculture minister, argues no justification for road bonds and says funds should come from motor license taxes. The statement reflects provincial debates on infrastructure funding.
The text discusses persistent breathlessness despite medical visits. It notes the heart as a common cause but lists many other possibilities including kidney, arterial, lung, bronchial, thyroid diseases. It advises seeing a reputable specialist via doctor referral for examination and guidance.
The note suggests possible causes including indigestion nasal catarrh or dental neglect. It advises medical evaluation of nose throat and teeth and consideration of chronic intestinal indigestion as a factor with a professional examination to diagnose and treat.
A sage notes American women spend about 500 million dollars yearly on knickknacks for beauty. Of this sum fifty million goes to powder for milady’s nose. Remainder funds cosmetics perfumes soaps jewels and ostrich feathers. Women pursue desirable items and tend to succeed, making the extravagance seem perpetual.
A grandson visits the fire station with his grandfather and finds joy in watching the engine. The Chief lets the boy sit high behind the wheel and ring the bell as firefighters demonstrate ladders and gear. The narrator recalls chasing a fire engine in youth and urges kindness to children.
A Seattle reader extols Dr. Loughney and his Human Bake Oven Treatment claiming dramatic recovery from rheumatism and high blood pressure. The testimonial highlights a 72 year old patient who regained strength, reduced blood pressure, and resumed work after four months of treatment at Adrian Court Seattle and Kirkland sanatoriums. The letter invites others to seek diagnosis and information at Dr. Loughney offices and sanatoriums in Kirkland and Seattle.
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