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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1921
Page
9
A collage of questions touches civics and history from Electoral College roles to cabinet curiosities and literary queries. The scattered items mix government trivia, a fire tale from Mapleton, and literary inquiries about Burns and Scott.
The text asserts Chaucer as a good eo brag about and notes various quirky lines about books and authors. It mocks the idea of carbon copies and suggests public talk driven by a telephone book. It includes satirical asides on marriage and politics in a Washington tar-like voice.
J. R. Manning leads opposition to a proposed poll tax describing it as unjust and unconstitutional. He urges immediate referendum and rapid organization to block the measure before it becomes law. The tax would charge all adults 21 to 50 five dollars, regardless of means.
A columnist quotes Columbia sociologist Franklin H. Giddings arguing modern dancing provokes criticism yet morals remain similar to past generations. He notes not all doom about civilization, and mentions Walsh’s diversified farming and playful coinages like legslady for female legislators.
A true tale of a small church facing a four thousand shekels debt. John Perry, a poor but honest man, donates a hundred shekels while nineteen others give fifty or their share. The joke turns into a fundraising surge that redeems the mortgage and renews the church, with the group vowing secrecy.
A series of questions asks how long after De Soto’s Mississippi discovery spelling arose and compares Plymouth Rock Indians to Rhode Island Reds. It then wonders if Pidohn Smith left descendants bearing the family name and asks for Tea Party grounds. It finally inquires if a father’s merry ground means his son can join the Sons of the American Revolution.
The text discusses dropsy possibly caused by Brights disease heart liver or abdominal issues and emphasizes care by a qualified physician. It notes the public health service lacks a book on nervous prostration and advises consulting a family physician for referral to a neuropsychiatry specialist.
A patient reports coughing for eight months with regular slime production. Doctors should conduct a full examination, including sputum microscopy, to determine if the slime signals simple catarrh or a more serious condition.
An editorial argues United States Steel should switch to a three shift system to employ about 75,000 idle workers and stabilize the economy. It cites Crary’s study showing only a small cost rise and notes past opposition from steel directors. The piece urges public-minded reform to win favor and avert future regulation.
A vintage exhortation urges mothers to give California Syrup of Figs to constipated or sick children and warns to say California to avoid imitation fig syrup. It touts a fruity taste, bottle directions for all ages, and cautions against counterfeits.
A compilation of quotes tensions in policy and reform. John F. Kramer cites leniency toward women violating prohibition laws due to gender. Paderewski credits his success to constitution. Vittorio Rolando defends Italian stability against revolutionary unrest.
A Star letter argues for dogs and chickens in urban yards to cut living costs and beautify neighborhoods, criticizing vacant lots as unsightly. It urges humane treatment of city pets and warns against suppressing small animal companionship. The piece also notes concerns about Sabbath laws and warns that church and state cannot combine successfully.
An advertisement invites readers to seek expert advice on income tax returns and potential overpayments. Grant L. Miller, an accountant and former collector of internal revenue, is promoted from Newark to Seattle with a contact main line for assistance.
The column records quick exchanges with readers and staff. Names include G L Davidson E F Kienstra Johnson Anderson Jarmett Esther Johnson and mentions Charles W Fairbanks. A light candid exchange reveals uncertainty and a reference to Fairbanks.
Mrs. C. Zumwalt argues that home influence shapes a child's morals more than laws and questions Sunday worship mandates. She asks how Sunday laws would affect Seventh Day adherents and cites Render unto Caesar as applicable to modern times.
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