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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1919
Page
15
The piece denounces Major General Leonard Wood imposing military censorship to muzzle free press. It argues martial law bypasses constitutional rights and mocks the justification while claiming newspapers can still report under the censor’s zone.
The article surveys global housing strain with 1 000 000 homes needed and five years to catch up. It cites England’s 250 000 homes plan, European models, and US ideas like government housing corporations and long term loans to builders. It notes New York rent hikes, higher land taxes, and real estate assessment boosts as remedies.
The piece argues that a banner year for the professional politician is driven by many new problems and vague party lines. It contemplates a clash between individual enterprise and state or democratized business management, suggesting a champion of individual initiative could appeal to a limited faction while noting the incumbent professional politician class currently holds power.
A pacily argued editorial condemns union fragmentation and centralized control. It cites the ITU strike against New York City printers, compares to miners wars, and warns that disunity aids labor’s foes while urging solidarity in fighting suppression and upheaval.
A nostalgic poem recalls a boyhood thrill of red top boots with copper toes. The speaker contrasts past joy with later life achievements and laments that no adult success equals the simple pleasure of worn boots from childhood.
On October 12 anniversaries mark arrests of Knights Templar in 1307, Cromwell’s 1649 Wexford massacre, births of Jonathan Trumbull in 1710 and George Cable in 1844, Helene Mudjeska’s birth in 1844, Lee’s death in 1870, and Tennyson’s burial in 1892.
The advice distinguishes cutting stems of young greens while leaving roots and outer leaves to regrow. New growth from setalka yields excellent salad greens and may feed chickens if surplus. Cabbages require longer storage. let them stay until fully grown for later use.
Shamrock the cenowned detective faces a case in which three bottles disappear from a cafe in Seattle. A distressed woman hints at Aquor as the culprit while Shamrock weighs the hints and recalls similar foibles. The piece blends local notices and playful snippets as it closes.
Frank Crane argues on Labor Unionism and Democracy, warning that unions pursuing power by force threaten the republic. He contrasts open lawful reform with violence, urging acceptance of majority rule via free speech and elections, while condemning intimidation and “frightfulness.” He cites Russia as a cautionary extreme.
The column skewers Seattle traffic policing and parking rules while sharing quirky vignettes from readers. It mocks glare headlights enforcement and notes a neighbor's luck with real estate profits, then vents about moving costs and public brainpower in Seattle.
The old gardener advises picking cabbage early for best flavor as heads form, warning waiting for full heads dulls taste.
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