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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1919
Page
12
An editorial praising Americanism as the enduring heritage of the United States. It argues government by the majority, defense of democracy, and unity against foreign influence. The piece asserts Americanism survives Russianism and calls Americans to pass this heritage to future generations.
A Seattle man Louis Sorenson returns alive after being listed killed in action. His wife, who remarried while believing him dead, faces questions about government reports. The case provokes debate on military records and accountability as Thanksgiving thoughts turn to blessings and those less fortunate.
Fragmentary text presents a cryptic tirade about ingratitude and loyalty with quoted phrases and stray numbers. The passage lacks coherent context or identifiable subjects, making precise summary difficult.
An overview of Gregor Mendel's life and work, credited as the base of heredity knowledge. It notes implications for public health and policy, including marriage safeguards, medical certificates, and laws in Indiana Wisconsin and California. It also includes a Q and A section on dental care and tuberculosis relief under war risk insurance.
A collage of market gossip and quirks from the era. Prices on turkey and other dishes hover around mid-century cents. reports note shortages in the Philippines and a prize stamp sale in London. Mentioned are a church service, a Kansas court appointing receivers for mines, a humor column on coal saving, and fashion items including a $1,400 lace blouse worn by Adelaide Ambrose.
A 1919 NEA poem extols all workers and professions to gather at the Family Table. It envisions neighborly respect, mutual aid, and listening as guiding ideals, urging a communal pledge to “Live and let live” with gratitude for service across fields, crafts, and trades.
The article presents a Thanksgiving creed stressing gratitude as essential to receiving from God and valuing others. It argues that true thankfulness reflects maturity, cites Paul’s examples of gratitude to both people and God, and urges a daily practice of thanking both God and fellowmen for acts of kindness.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as America’s greatest medicine for rheumatism catarrh and general weakness. It claims Jo-To provides immediate relief within two minutes for stomach ailment and poisonous gas, urging readers to obtain a free sample at Bartell Five Big Stores and Swift & Co.
On November 28 various historical figures died or events occurred, including Flavius Julius Constantine in 411, Eleanor of Castile in 1290, and Edward Plantagenet in 1499. Other notes recall Bernini’s death in 1680 and Washington’s 1776 retreat. A 1785 fire treaty with the Cherokee and maple seed shipments to Belgium are also mentioned, plus a cartoon and a deaf-hearing quirk.
A Near East Relief speaker in Celina Ohio praises engineer Robert Graf who gave fifteen hundred dollars to Armenia relief and sold his home to fund an orphanage. Crane applauds Graf's reckless generosity as a glorious, humane impulse against prudent thrift.
An article extols Bitro-Phosphate as an organic phosphate tonic to feed nerves and body cells, claiming it increases weight and energy. It cites testimonials from medical editors and specialists and says the product should be prescribed in hospitals, with tests reporting substantial weight gains and improved vitality.
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