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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1921
Page
21
A caustic critique of wartime and postwar Germanophobia in America. The author laments pervasive surveillance, censorship, and reform zeal, arguing liberty erodes as volunteers and officials expand control. The piece warns of rising conformity and diminishing constitutional rights, urging resistance to meddling laws and hollow reforms.
An unsigned Star letter argues against blue laws as a denial of individual liberty and religion neutrality. It contends Americans are diverse and government must protect equal rights for all, urging no class legislation or religious coercion.
Representative Bowling argues that national honors favor military heroes while inventors and workers who built America are overlooked. He urges recognizing pioneers in art, invention, and discovery alongside grants for the army and navy to reflect the nation’s broader achievements.
If every business man would mail his letters as he writes them it would expedite mail business more than anything else. Delays arise when the day’s mail is shoveled into the post office after hours causing peak load stress for postal workers and harm to patrons’ business.
An odd collage of thoughts from a Busy era notes a steeplejack drawing crowds away from an airplane, cranky men, upside down onions, flat earth claims by preColumbian minds, a Teuton shaped head linked to war, and Boy Scouts collecting scrap iron and bones to fund a circus outing.
The writer compares Seattle with fashionable resorts abroad after traveling the world. He argues U S cities lack variety and warns reformers will make social life dull and uninspiring, preventing tourists from staying overnight. Signed John J. Heinen of Seattle.
A widow with a two year old finds help at Mother Ryther’s home. The interview reveals a warm, noninstitutional approach. Mother Ryther offers shelter and guidance, arranging child care, medical help, and a supportive, hopeful environment for families in need.
A parent describes a four year old with a months long bronchitic cough and night distress. Medical guidance suggests possible chronic bronchitis or asthma, check for obstructions like adenoids, and emphasize nutrition, steady weight gain, milk and greens, and avoiding aggravating foods under professional supervision.
Senator Reed argues that tariffs trap American buyers while allowing cheaper foreign goods to aid foreign purchasers, as current statutes and pending bills shape prices. Actress Lionel Barrymore cites box office dislike of movie box stuff, highlighting public sentiment.
A set of brief interview snippets shows residents naming places and times they fit chores or Bible reading around daily life. Respondents include C Kemball at 6526 First Ave NW and Mrs Nottingham at 16 Alpha St, among others, with varied routines and reactions to being contacted.
The remarks cite Eamonn de Valera on resolving Ireland Britain through rights, James J. Davis on not using monkey wrenches, President Harding on national expenditure economy, Lord Northcliffe on generous terms for Ireland, and H C McKenzie of the American Farm Bureau warning of a $1,000,000,000 tax shift from rich to farmers and workers.
A speaker recalls a father noting the speaker is his daughter and that after tears, a rainbow smile appears. The passage paints a child’s emotional moment with rain imagery, a whispered assurance, and a phase of affectionate paternal claim.
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