Beauty in Slanguage and the Slangologist
A critique of slang obsessed culture and a futurological claim that speech will become slang driven. The author contrasts beauty and offense in slang with references to Walt Whitman and Mark Twain, and cites a late 19th to early 20th style speaker arguing against casual slang as improper for polite society. The piece closes with a mock dialog about street corner language and lateness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt Whitman
Walt
Mark Twain
Untermyer
Hog and Pork Prices Regulation Sparks Food Administration Debate
The U S food administration criticizes its price control system for hogs and pork products. It notes hog prices in stockyards and packer margins affect pork prices and calls for coordinated regulation to ease costs for housewives and consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Food Administration
Paderewski Defends Polish Work Ethic in Debate over Russia
The exchange centers on hard work and earnings with Paderewski arguing most people prefer to earn what they get through effort. He contrasts Poland and Russia, urging a belief in labor and self‑reliance while criticizing idleness and improvised gains.
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Betehevik
Russia
Paderewski
Poland
Nam
Treating Our Babies Right in Milkless School Population
A city of 300000 with farming and dairy roots shows one third of grade school pupils on a milkless diet. Ill nourished children suffer learning fatigue as a census notes a third lack milk at home, calling for domestic relief before expansive luxury.
Bank Dividends Delay Urges Prompt Payouts
The piece urges immediate distribution of dividends to depositors of the Northern and German-American banks in receivership. It laments long delays, cites wasted office expenses, and calls for ready cash to reach depositors. It questions the wartime policy limits and supports stronger Allied leadership.
Fragmented snatches of 1913 to 1920 quips and film chatter
A collage of witty quotes and quick takes on politics art and show business. The samples reference Wilson Britain France and Shaw plus cinema chatter about Farnum and a punchline on nerve. Local citations appear from New York Tribune Stevens Point and general commentary on society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C
Wilson
Great Britain
France
Germany
George Bernard Shaw
England
Readers praise the Star editorials and service notes
Letters to Editor praise recent editorials and the paper's tone. A correspondent from Angers asks Congress to allow veterans to retain arms. Earle Culver from Brest recounts service aboard the destroyer Tarbell, describing escort duty, travel to European ports, and notable passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Angers
France
Uncle Sam
Congress
Charles £. Crills
The
Star
Tarbell
1. S. S. Tarbell
Philadelphia
Wilson
New York
Brest
Plymouth
Southampton
Devonport
Teepoint
Chatham
England
Azores Islands
Lisbon
Portugal
Gibraltar
Earle
Culver
Paying Income Tax With A Grin War Poem Echoes Patriot Duty
A wartime verse defends paying income taxes with optimism. It links taxes to national effort, recalling losses in war times and urging citizens to shoulder financial duty despite hardship. The piece contrasts grim sacrifice with civic obligation and loyalty to Uncle Sam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Uncle Sam
Berlin
Suggestion over selling Liberty Bonds to spur investment
An investment broker argues that frequent appeals to holders to hold bonds can trigger suspicions about selling. He advocates emphasizing benefits of buying more at current levels to stimulate savings. The piece urges a continuous nationwide campaign of thrift and suggestion to position the U S as a financial leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cne
Socrates
Jesus
U States
Serbian Soldiers Walk Home From Red Crown Mission
Belgrade report notes groups of two to ten Serbian soldiers trudging along from the south to the Danube. Many are recently released from hospitals and depend on nearby villages for food while their uniforms and footwear show heavy wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
Serbia
Red Crown
Danube
Modern Bridgework For Twenty Five Years
Edwin J Brown describes his quarter century study of crown and bridgework. He claims a simple inexpensive system, safety and durability, with no consultation charge and a guarantee. He emphasizes sanitary, easy cleaning and professional standards. Address 106 Columbia Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin J. Brown
Columbia Street
Movey Day Special Frames and Ribbons Sale
A fragmented sale page lists Movey Day specials across frames ribbons and accessories. Picture frames from post card size to 7x9 inches offered in wood with green gilt gray tones, discounted from 1.00. Various ribbon items and small goods priced at five to several dollars with several 5¢ to 25¢ items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraser-Paterson Co
Violet
Plumaria
Geraldine Jar
Caroline White
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Ghemany
TeRouer
Lun Hue
Yeanm
Agour
Empr
Supreme War Council
Foch
Josh Wise
Hays
Teachen
Mexico
BE. B
Merry
Rivoli
Eekt Farnum
N. Y
Tribune
Junkers
Junkmen
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Stevens Point
Undertaker
Eéttor the Star
Blanche G. Perkins
Todaach Oem
Eiven
Dance of Death
Fiddler
Ladies’ Department
Empire Mortgage On Co
Seattle National Bank Bond Department
Second Ave
Columbia St
Seattle
A. Lundberg CO
Weymouth
Hughes
Ali
Columbia Grafonola
V Unser Setae Ag
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