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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1919
Page
11
Fragmentary ad text describes a postal or subscription offer with monthly and six month rates, a yearly option, and mentions locations outside the state. It indicates varying prices such as 400 for six months and 9.00 per year, with unclear terms and cadence. The readable items include references to per month, per week, and weekly or monthly payments.
Across the nation returning soldiers face broken promises as employers fail to keep old jobs or offer reduced pay. The writer condemns bluffing, slackers, and the betrayal of those who risked their lives, calling the treatment an outrage in Seattle and beyond.
John Ruskin praises music as a universal language and urges civic support for a musical organization. The Seattle Symphony Orchestra serves as a beacon, offering evenings of art that awaken imagination, inspire thought, and enrich daily life through harmonies.
Across the sea cries for aid come as refugees in France Romania and other nations need clothing. The Red Cross launches a drive to collect 120 tons of garments. Drop off usable coats at fire stations or the Central Collection office 315 sy st. call Elliott 795 for details.
A satirical column critiques income tax installments and privilege claims, noting March 15 payment failures erode perceived tax benefits. The piece mocks American citizenship standards and diplomacy while lampooning foreign policy views and social hierarchies.
A collage of humorous notes and quotes from the Starshells column. The piece lampoons golf form and seasonal prep, alongside satirical bits about Martian interplanetary plans and odd early 20th century witticisms. It references a local divorce, a marriage in Detroit, and a gubernatorial ploy in New Jersey.
William L. Morgan denounces the Washington legislature for defeating the Lamping bill and reproaches state senators for defying public sentiment. He recalls a quip about rights and argues the Star should publish the incident widely to expose the lawmakers’ action. He labels the senators pig-headed and calls for strong editorial coverage.
Editor Albert B. Lord proposes constitutional changes for union bylaws. Only American citizens would hold office. No one could serve longer than four years and must work four years at their trade before reelection. Aims to curb professional agitators and keep leaders tied to workers.
The Star prints letters criticizing postwar taxes on the generation that served in the war. A reader laments heavy taxes after sending sons to battle, buying Liberty bonds, and aiding relief funds, urging fairness and accountability for future generations. Another letter recounts a soldier awaiting discharge, clothing shortages, and homesickness, while a mother describes mending worn uniforms and the impact of the Lamping bill’s defeat.
The piece argues that audiences pay to hear familiar ideas presented sensationally by popular preachers and politicians. It notes that true reformers spark revolutions only when their genuine messages eventually inspire others to carry the cause forward.
A narrator recounts a lunar romance at a seaside summer retreat. The unnamed woman speaks of moon life, secrets, and a fascination with dreams and the unseen, contrasting sunlit life with a nocturnal, almost supernatural existence. The exchange evokes Baudelairean mysticism and Keatsian solitary thought.
The verse urges steady effort amid life’s storms yet invites joy and warmhearted play. It warns that idleness follows, while a cheerful smile helps endure the sober later days. The poem contrasts earnest labor with glee yet condemns loud frivolity, preferring balanced spirit.
Fred A Reed notes many taxes were paid in the closing months of February, highlighting a tax collection surge in Goshen area during the period.
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