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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1922
Page
13
A 1921 California vital statistics report cites 5257 Japanese, 609 Chinese, and far fewer white births in the state. The piece argues the white race is not sustaining itself while Asian birthrates rise, predicting a yellow future without war and urging readers to assess their own family’s contribution to the racial future.
Thomas Mile Hunter recalls the capture of Jefferson Davis near Irwinton Georgia in May 1865. He debunks the bathrobe myth and notes Detroit men received an 1868 bonus of $200 but were paid only 19 years later. The piece links Civil War memory to World War I veterans.
The text blends a biblical exhortation from Isaiah about renewed strength with Henry More on inward power and cheerfulness. It closes with a sober note that the school of experience lacks graduation and a claim that those driven to drink were already inclined toward it.
A quirky item notes a Indiana minister calling for boys to abandon marbles while the boys seem to demand an end to preaching. Separate line mentions Southern cotton men quipping about weevils and a curious fish remark about saw fish and seen fish, with caught fish as a counterpoint.
A Washington audience hailed former president Woodrow Wilson as he attended a show noting the growing public reverence for him. The piece contrasts his wartime wounds and political decline with a renewed glow of admiration as crowds cheer his enduring legacy and advocacy for world peace.
A reader recalls a bleak hospital experience, detailing coercive intake, rigid staff, and grim procedures. The piece describes the "worthy poor" process, a bleak elevator ride, pill rooms, and a final choice labeled strich nine, conveying fear, discomfort, and distrust of care.
The piece praises Tacoma for raising $1,000,000 in stock subscriptions for a new hotel, with most gifts ranging from $100 to $500. It credits community teamwork, public spirit, and optimism, urging Seattle to pursue a similar project to boost tourism and keep visitors longer, benefiting regional growth.
A first person account describes a hospital visit with blood pressure checks bandages shifting between arms. The narrator recalls nurses, the blood draw, the sterile atmosphere, and the uneasy mix of fear, embarrassment, and fascination. The piece ends noting crowded wards, varied patients, and a wary resolve to avoid return.
Wiley B. Randolph of Omak Washington argues against religious legislation and Sunday laws as unconstitutional and infringing religious freedom. He warns that state coercion makes religion a legal duty, cites Bible authority, and defends belief in voluntary Christian service.
The daily vocab entry defines chagrin as distress or embarrassment from a defeat or setback. It notes pronunciation sha grin and sha green with stress on the second syllable, cites usage about politicians hurt by election losses, and mentions uncertain origin.
A fragmented catalog style entry shows items including felt priced at 60 yards with a roll total of .82.465 and floor paint per gallon listed as .82.59 with a final line noting a unit price of 2.28. The snippet implies a hardware or construction materials ledger itemization.
In a Star letter, Mr Tindall questions if Japan’s alliance with the United States alters immigration policy. He asks whether the four power pact implies equal admission and citizenship for Japanese nationals, arguing the alliance should foster mutuality and restraint in immigration discussions alongside mentions of the American Federation of Labor and the American Legion.
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