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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1921
Page
9
A collage of snippets includes remarks on police warrants and judges, sly wordplay about public affairs, a note on a slaughterhouse pump incident from Sanitary Meat Market in Waucoma, a reader quip about freedom, and a satire on Italy taxing tourists.
A Washington editor urges using Isom White’s murder case to spark societywide reform. He argues the boy acted from deprivation and lack of upbringing, calling for education housing nutrition and guidance to prevent future tragedies rather than execution.
Editorial outlines growing court congestion with 1 005 waiting cases, rising to 1 018 by week’s end. Calls for orderly hearings, fewer continuances, more judges, and bar association backing to restore public confidence in justice. Theda Bara quip closes the piece.
A tale of a man who buys dusty books cheap from a moving dealer in basements and garrets. He hides them from his wife Keturah who questions the purchases and savors wit about books versus money. The pair debate folly and debt as she accepts one small vice.
The text explains there are many forms of nasal catarrh and treatment depends on the local condition such as polyps adenoids or sinus infection. It advises consulting a reputable ENT specialist rather than self treating with patent remedies. It also notes a letter about white blotches on gums may relate to pyorrhea and urges consulting a qualified physician and dentist for proper diagnosis and care.
In a letter to The Star, F Walters from 1921 N 42nd St assails the poll tax as an infamous bill that offers no opportunity for victims to be heard. He argues a public vote would bury the measure and urges unity to prevent such tax schemes in the future.
Detroit born Edwin Denby, once a congressman and motor industry executive, is chosen by President-elect Harding for secretary of the navy. Denby, a Marine veteran and former Michigan legislator, rose from private to major, later dominating Detroit’s auto sector before entering public service. He married Marion Thurber in 1911 and has two children.
Luna Park Swimming Pool will open its gates on Saturday March 26 as advertised placing a new recreation option in the community.
Ray C Dumett praises the primrose by the river brim while Horace Smith and Vera Williams prefer the rose and lilies respectively. Byron Fnob favors roses dyed red, and Ida Chase mentions Fisher's as a landmark.
A humorous line from the American Legion Weekly notes Rocks consults the left hand aide of the menu first, implying frugality or sartorial habit. The quip reflects casual humor about priorities and spending.
A collection of quotes praises a strong navy, urges Golden Rule conduct in business, notes railway funds as a tonic to the economy, and lauds rural wisdom and religious influence from leaders including Charles Denby Mapp and Felton.
A Lynden Tribune reprint notes Lemuel Littlefield as a wealthy local figure with extensive farmland loans and bank balances. It mentions his lavish lifestyle including a big car and winters in California, and that at over 50 he and his wife owe no poll tax to fund a soldiers bonus.
A physician promotes Human Bake Ovens using dry heated air as a therapeutic, claiming rapid relief for many heart and systemic conditions. It cites extensive case experience and lists diseases reportedly benefitted, noting contrast with moist heat and offering office visits in Kirkland and Seattle with contact details.
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