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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1921
Page
11
A retrospective Thanksgiving column contrasts the 1620 Pilgrims with present times. It recounts the first winter, Squanto teaching planting, the harvest, and the origin of Thanksgiving, then shifts to contemporary politics and humor about turkey prices, holidays, and public figures. It closes with humorous gratitude notes and reminders to be thankful.
A reflective piece by Dr. WM EK Barton expresses gratitude for health home work and faith. He recounts humble beginnings mortgage burden and hard labor yet emphasizes contentment care from friends and belief in a hopeful, bright future.
Analysts say Secretary Hughes did not abandon curbing Japan. He offered the conference a choice of objects to scrap. If Japan clings to imperialism, the proposal might be withdrawn, forcing Britain to choose between backing Japan or scrapping the TI program. A referendum would favor Hughes against Japan. The inheritor of three mattress factories finds himself in soft ground.
A reader asks why Beattle street cars are not heated in inclement weather. The letter questions public apathy and cites a supposed state law mandating heating during winter months. The writer describes the half hour twice daily ride as uncomfortable and seeks an official explanation.
Mr Imersom replies to Mr Clarke but focuses on personal pleasure hunting and overlooks broader wartime issues. The article notes thousands in the United States and hundreds in the city are unaware of developments during the world war.
The piece contrasts Pilgrim hardships with modern abundance and urges gratitude. It criticizes war funding by the Red Cross for vivisection, notes Mike Clarke's push for humane society education, and argues for humane hunting views citing Roosevelt and Burroughs. The author, H Light, emphasizes outdoor appreciation and ethical conduct.
Bryson Williams reports Ole Hanson’s stance on Seattle traction. He cites Peter Witt’s claim to junk street cars for new ones and argues lowering fares to five cents and restoring heat will boost ridership. Williams criticizes local repairs, urges repainting and repair over new purchases, and calls for ownership of better service.
A reader Betty Jones from 512 Belmont Ave North requests more stories about Seattle from the city’s past for The Star children’s page. She mentions enjoying The Star Seattle Story Book and invites further contributions or memories from long-ago Seattle residents.
Fred W. Maxwell criticizes the knight of the whistle for editorial influence in Cowen Park, noting property values fell from 4000 to about 3000 after transportation cuts. He ridicules the editor and nominates him for a mock honor, urging others to ignore his appeals.
The department collects charity contributions in any amount and sends a membership decree from Avridge Mann. Undersigned gifts go to the Seattle Community Chest fund, with options to direct funds to specific charities such as Washington Children's Home, Salvation Army, Ryther Home, and Humane Society. Previous acknowledgments and today’s gifts are listed including Mrs. N. P. Sorenson and RK M. Hansford.
In a Chicago setting, Bea endures a poker night as male guests dominate the room with loud banter and cigars. She questions her world and relationship with Kennicott while recalling the old house routines and lost shared imaginings.
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