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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1919
Page
11
The article argues that true affection enriches the giver, not the receiver, comparing love to sunshine and rain that return to their source. It cites Longfellow and quotes sayings that it is more blessed to give than to receive, noting that sacrifice often defines lasting love and patriotism.
A discussion of love and passion as central to tragedy from Shakespeare to modern times. It notes Desdemona, Othello, Juliet, and other figures, plus Poe and Swinburne, with a focus on how intense affection leads to ruin and death. The piece mentions Ruth Garrison jailed for poisoning in a love case, illustrating primal passion's reach.
A mother debates buying a new spring hat with sister and father observes. After a week of wobbling tastes from blue sailor to brim, she resolves not to buy a new hat and instead plans to makeover her old one to save money for the child. Father hints this repeats yearly.
A bulldog strolls down the street when three dogs attack. The bulldog dominates the fight without growl or complaint, then resumes his walk. The piece praises bulldog grit and the human parallel of finishing tasks and moving on quietly.
The Seattle Yacht Club outlines a plan to raise $50 000 for a modern clubhouse this year and to seek bids for yacht travel to Puget Sound. Officials promise broad navigation access and strong promotional value from the new facility, highlighting lavish water access and year round sailing potential.
A collection of satirical pieces mocks college entrance tests and the term bushwah while contrasting bourgeois comfort with “prowling terrier” workers. The piece ridicules questioning tests, lampoons revolutionaries and Bolsheviks, and closes with a household hints column on lace curtains and pest management.
Poem fragmentary verse sketches figures such as Mike Roore Hooze Bryan Wilson Kaiser and Father with Mother and daughter in a playful critique. It riffs on fall and return with a nod to political and social change and ends noting a tuneable song potential.
Charles Stelzle surveys the 1920s July 1 wartime prohibition questions. With war ended, President Wilson holds the key to potential extension of liquor limits, while liquor interests push for delay and labor groups weigh in. Businesses repurpose breweries and saloon properties adjust to a changing legal landscape.
Terry Angel of 1811 Denny Way was robbed by a masked bandit with a blue handkerchief who fled with $600. The report notes a police officer was suspended five days for sleeping on post, and comments on safety and discipline.
A special purchase of dresses in Taffetas Satin Georgette Crepe and Wool Jerseys arrives in new shades including taupe cobalt beige henna navy black Pekin and rose. Silk embroidered beaded and pleated effects add value for spring street wear at low prices this Friday and Saturday at Be essae tuee raser-Paterson Co.
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