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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1921
Page
11
A mosaic of reflections on self expression through furnishings, pictures, and art. It discusses how objects reveal inner wishes, the power of images, and cultural beliefs about photography and possession. The piece also touches on warfare era figures and quotes about goals and influence.
A quoted remark from Professor Sterr stirs discussion about Americans and their work ethic across the states. A student interjects humorously, urging discretion as the point is made.
The London report says if the Washington disarmament conference fails Britain will form a new Pacific fleet based at Singapore. The plan foresees super-dreadnoughts and battle cruisers as the core, reflecting a shift from reliance on Japan to assert British naval strength in the Orient. The piece warns that failure at Geneva could push Britain toward a dominant Pacific stance, admonishing narrow nationalism.
A compact reflection of Theodore Roosevelt's creed emphasizing honesty sincerity the square deal self reliance and personal courage. It declares loyalty to the American people unity of purpose and the value of hard work and sane-minded leadership.
Dr. Wm E Barton-H Grove discusses a Brooke lyn Pilgrim Day speech by Cleveland and Parker Parker’s editorial and Cleveland’s reply show identical ideas suggesting shared thinking even without direct copying He notes some plagiarism and some honest duplication as great minds run in similar channels and others imitate.
A verbose letter mocks an artist’s caricature of the writer and others in a circuslike display. The speaker defends resembling the depicted figure, jokes about cigars and free smiles, and thanks Mrs. Het for a triggering rap that put the letters on the map.
A vintage ad urges mothers to use California Fig Syrup to relieve constipation in children. It claims a teaspoonful cures bowels’ waste and sour bile, restoring a playful child within hours, and warns to ask for genuine California Fig Syrup to avoid imitation.
A Seattle reader from Maine requests East Machias natives write to Charles B. Demmons in Bremerton Washington General Delivery. The letter appears in hopes of reconnecting with local origins.
A letter from R. H. Henry of 4035 60th Ave argues car owners already pay multiple taxes. He notes manufacturer, transportation, luxury taxes, fuel, tires, license fees and driver licenses for each driver, contending car owners pay more than their share while R J McClure is accused of “going free.”
The article recounts the California oil labor dispute centered on a government memo of agreement. It traces moves from a wartime federal oil board to a 1921 wage scale change, the eight hour day, and a controversial request for pay cuts, noting many producers refused to sign the government-backed agreement.
A 1921 letter describes a widespread strike with all workers walking out on September 11 and government intervention sought. Coalinga reportedly improved under a law and order league with patrols, committees, and a post duty canteen for strikers and families. Bakersfield notes a larger town with hospitals. critic asks for newspaper coverage of conditions in Oilfields California.
A reader urges publication of a Far Craig statement from the Edinburgh Weekly Boozeman. The note condemns ongoing war preparations and contrasts them with Christian teachings, calling for awareness and action to avert renewed mass violence. Mrs. I. L. Petrie signs the appeal.
In the Synod hall Edinburgh Earl Craig spoke to the Edinburgh branches of the British Legion. He cited 550000 ex service men unemployed, 1200000 disabled ex service men to be cared for, 17000 widows, 14000 motherless children and 400000 dependents to be supported.
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