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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1921
Page
13
Opinion reflects on Briands defense of France at disarmament talks and the need for nations to take risks like Washington Britain and France. It notes Americas concessions to Japan and postwar lessons, plus light local quips about Seattle and a misdated alphabet remark.
Article reports Dr. F d Herelle of the Pasteur Institute Paris claiming discovery of a bacteriophage that attacks and kills deadly bloodborne germs including typhoid and dysentery. The finding suggests a tool to stop epidemics, though further testing is required before use. The piece notes the broader note of nature providing antidotes and hints at public health stakes.
A Seattle daily newspaper in the city adopts the motto We Write Our Motto as part of its branding and editorial stance.
The piece recounts Pliny’s report of a devastating Nicomedia fire and his proposal for a fire company with a 150 member limit. It notes Trajan’s reply to buy a fire engine instead of forming a political club, highlighting imperial fear of popular gatherings and Rome’s bustling urban fires.
A New York inmate of the Daughters of Israel Home for the Aged, age 110, opts to bob her hair. The note argues personal choice over custom and notes past outcries when men discarded wigs. The rest is a humorous Thanksgiving diary about meals, turkey, and frugal comforts.
Seattle honors John von Herberg for donating the Coliseum Theatre for a Wednesday Marshal Foch gathering. The 2,200 seat venue will host the American Legion committee free of charge, with an expanded orchestra prepared to welcome the Allied leader. Senator Ashurat of Arizona questions a large untold sum connected to the act.
On November 5 1921 the statute of limitations barred criminal prosecutions of about 2000 persons and corporations who defrauded the government in shipping board deals. The piece argues bipartisan blame and notes many could have faced jail if limits hadn’t expired, while political campaigns and attacks unfold. It also mentions banks and Foch in a tangential note.
A simple pine extract cough syrup recipe uses 21 ounces of Pinex in a pint bottle with syrup such as sugar, molasses, honey, or corn syrup. The ad asserts rapid relief by thinning phlegm, stopping throat tickle, and healing irritated membranes for bronchitis and hoarseness.
A 71 year old widow writes The Star alleging a street car accident on August 27 at Eighth Ave and Madison St left her with a broken shoulder and collarbone a permanently injured ankle and five weeks in city hospital. She claims city officials refused a claim for compensation while noting a Cleveland man’s $1000 weekly city payment for car line work.
As chairman of the Seattle Community Chest campaign I express heartful appreciation for the splendid cooperation received. Publicity greatly aids this work and the generous support has enabled substantial success. Very truly yours WwW. L. Reodes, Chairman Community Chest Campaign.
Letter from F H Rowlett criticizing streetcar operation in Seattle listing delays loading cars and fare changes. He argues for five cent fares, redesigned routes, and better use of right side and inside tracks to reduce time and danger. Includes data on car loading times and crowding on long routes.
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