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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1920
Page
13
Announcement declares a nation wide campaign to ban Sunday theatres cigar stores gas stations and newspapers. The move aims to enforce traditional blue laws across multiple sectors and weeks ahead.
A jumble of cartoonish quotes and humor about public figures, politics, and social norms. The piece riffs on UCH life, veterans, judges, and blue laws, weaving in anecdotes, jokes, and regional dish. It critiques prohibition era strictures while celebrating everyday humor.
The text attacks a post election holdover session of Congress, noting reelected and defeated members ignore public interest. It decries a congested calendar and lame ducks pushing extravagance, pork, and political robbery until the session ends, delaying the people’s mandate.
An appeal to parents to view teachers as vital partners in a child's education. Regular communication, monthly visits, and mutual trust help the teacher and parent work together for the child's welfare and citizenship. The piece urges parents to be proactive friends of teachers.
The piece argues that people missee daily surroundings and that accurate observation requires training. It compares eyewitness accounts from the same scene to illustrate how personal perspective limits what is perceived. It urges deliberate practice to sharpen visual awareness.
The Star carries reader letters arguing it is time to stop haranguing President Wilson after his term. A second note praises a beauty contest feature and shares a heartfelt letter from Pedro De Leon in Manila requesting a picture and friendship from Wilma Forest.
A fragment notes a pairing between Jones, who owns an old car, and Mrs. Smythe, who has a six month old baby. The text also mentions Mrs. Binks and a questioning line about speech, with a brief aside about a Boston reference.
Inquiries from readers present varied aims for the new president. Responses urge actions such as pursuing German peace, aiding workers, taking practical office steps, lowering prices, or dismissing government employees in Washington.
Questions ask the era to erect the Hoge building framework Beattie’s first brewery establishment and Seattle’s first streetcar line. answers promised on Wednesday.
More than 2000 miles of Puget Sound shoreline sustain Seattle through a large fleet of steamers. The region experiences an average temperature around 62 degrees, while Puget Sound’s salmon canning pack for 1919 reached 1,295,626 cases.
A jumble of quirky queries asks about pool ball marking paint and chill gauces, deck-cutting tricks, watch-sending jewelers in Seattle, and whether a blacksmith can be arrested for forgery.
The piece extols venturing into the unknown to clear paths for others. It contrasts bold pioneers who blaze new trails in life with those who cling to tradition and prefer the old cow paths, urging a steadfast will against barriers.
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