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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1919
Page
17
A historic account describes the end of saltwater crimps who drugged, beat, and enslaved sailors aboard ships. Reform follows with a federal program creating nautical schools and training on the U S S Vicksburg, aiming to place aspiring mariners in master and mate roles. The piece credits humane modernization and notes the shift at McNeil Island prison.
The piece urges Seattle and local groups to back a $400000 campus stadium for 75000 spectators, inspired by Tacoma’s stadium. It cites Roosevelt and Wilson visits, notes large crowds at football games, and argues community funding and unit building from student activities will make the project feasible while inviting broader civic support. A stray item mentions a dog jailed over a cat murder.
An American Woman writes of xenophobic distress at Japanese workers and fears for Americans in Seattle. She warns of threats to hotels homes and schools, urging readers to wake up before it is too late and politics shift at Santmyer and Walker for the school board. Election day nears and Thanksgiving is noted as American.
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a remedy to cleanse the stomach and bowels. It claims to remove sour food, excess bile, and constipation while you sleep, promising to leave you feeling great by morning.
A historical discussion warns that wealth and power tempt overindulgence, harming health and intellect. It emphasizes a balanced life with moderate diet, exercise, sleep, and honesty with the body to preserve mental sharpness and longevity. It also includes Q&A on typhoid transmission via milk and drinking water with meals.
Note lists events tied to November 26 across centuries. Isabella I’s era and Spain. Prince William tragedy. Hemans poem inspiration. 1703 Errystone Lighthouse storm and escort losses. Plymouth Harvest Thanksgiving origins. Lincoln and Thanksgiving. 1832 first American steam railroad. 1836 roadmaking pioneer John Loudon McAdam’s death.
Vignettes of odd notices and ad blurbs scattered through the issue. Mentions Old Hindy called to Berlin, sale ads for Arkshire pigs, Wall Street quips, portable bath outfits, John Drinkwater arriving, Liberty bonds, and job notices. A jumble of stray lines suggests a general-interest page with brief notices and advertisements.
An editor's letter from a Star reader commends the health department and Firlands sanitarium for smallpox treatment of a child. The writer praises cleanliness, staff courtesy, and home like conditions, noting the child is now home and urging support for Dr Read and the health department.
Dr. Frank Crane argues for a universal labor coalition uniting workers across unions to wield power in politics and society. He extols a government reaching beyond AFL to include all branches and forces, calling the United States itself the ultimate One Big Union.
The Old Gardener warns against the European corn borer intrusion and urges thorough cleanup. Rake rubbish, pull cabbage stumps, clear corn stalks to deter raiders. Some waste may go to compost, but burning is advised when pests abound. A little compost cannot match a single cutworm threat.
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