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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1920
Page
13
The article argues Bolshevik leadership has shifted toward bargaining with middle-class nations while western powers prepare to recognize the Soviet regime if terror ends. It notes Russia's control over European Russia and Siberia, and a potential new era of mutual noninterference with exchanged material support.
A new New York hotel plans to charge 8000 a year for a single room and 12000 to 18000 for its apartments. The piece hints at profiteers wanting to dispose of their wealth through high rates.
A 1842 Washington birthday speech by Lincoln is praised as eloquent but lacking depth. comparisons to the Gettysburg Address highlight its solemnity. The Gettysburg passage on unfinished work and government “of the people, by the people, for the people” is quoted. Senator McNary warns of a 25 percent shoe price rise. summer may bring relief.
The Central Leather company reports a 1919 surplus after all charges of 8,384,470 and a net income of 14,288,481 or 30.11 per share on common stock after preferred disbursements. Public debt decreased by 264,057,387 in February, leaving a total of 25,404,331,707 owed.
American financiers push aid to China to study industrial needs as postwar development could reshape the Far East. The piece notes Japan’s bid to steer Chinese industry and warns of economic tensions if Japan continues to dominate China’s growth.
A quirky spoof traces a Martian chase as detective Herlock Sholmes plans a moonward landing. The piece blends mock detective dialogue with a future voyage and a toy-poem about a strong cider, ending with a dated local note from South Colby Washington.
A Seattle reader writes to Mr. Wm. Tell of South Colby asking for a pint of strong liquor to lift a dull stomach. The writer uses playful slang and hints at avoiding local prohibition enforcement while offering payment.
Reports show 140000 school teachers quit in a year. the note adds that students faced the impact as the writer jokes about their own school experience.
The U S Public Health Service under Dr Rupert Blue answers reader questions on mouth hygiene headaches hair loss kidney inflammation catarrh of the stomach and cough causes. It notes proper flossing brushing and rinsing and urges medical examination for persistent symptoms. Information editor Washington DC.
Dr. Frank Crane argues against forming a Labor Party noting parties often serve self interest. He cites Prohibition and Gompers as examples where indirect influence via unions or leagues achieves goals better than a new party. He asserts moral impulse should influence both major parties, not create a separate banner.
A reader notes seeing misty print and headaches from extra reading or sewing. The advisory urges immediate eye examination and invites patients to call and visit for a careful checkup.
Editor letters oppose extra state bills for veterans and urge federal action. They warn against burdensome taxes from a special session and call for land grants and a $2 billion greenback bond program, with citizens deciding the issue.
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