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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1921
Page
11
An editorial notes the first anniversary of Terence MacSwiney’s death as the Irish English talks begin and argues his hunger strike shifted world opinion toward a British Irish settlement. It praises MacSwiney’s enduring legacy alongside Emmet and notes negotiations may vary in pace but advance is evident.
L. E. Woodin of Sedro-Woolley questions a New York house circular offering 100,000-mark bonds for Warsaw Poland. The note claims $198.50 price equals a $23,800 par with annual interest, but the 60 year term suggests high risk and possible loss.
The piece highlights Harriet Taylor Upton’s husband, a Republican National Committee officer, being appointed to a vacancy at the Federal Trade Commission. It notes women's rights and power, framing the nomination as a milestone in progress and respectability.
The piece cites Dr. Barton discussing Audacity and Faith as core to American cities. It notes Arnold Bennett praising Chicago’s boulevard system for its audacity and faith, including the river turning upstream. Barton argues every American city shows audacity and faith in its best achievements and in business success.
The Star prints Arridge Mann’s letter urging peaceful action by citizens. He questions political bickering and calls for personal reform to model peace at home, arguing that true Christianity begins with inner harmony and a nonviolent stance before demanding disarmament.
Letter from John Neale defends Mr Clarke against calls for an apology over the planned greased pig event. Neale credits Clarke’s humane work and says the Humane Society of Washington prevented the stunt, not Clarke, and urges community support for his efforts.
In a letter to The Star, L M Clarke defends the refusal of the University of Washington greased pig event, condemns cruelty, and calls for apologies from Ralph Pinkerton, the student body, and university authorities after Humane Society protests. Clarke notes the planned arrangements and argues the incident damaged the university’s reputation and shows a lack of decency.
Carol endures a tense tea where scorn and gossip fly among women of Gopher Prairie. Discussions focus on fashion, homes, and a quiet social war as Rita Simons, Mrs Howland, and Mrs McGanum mingle with the town librarian Miss Villeta and Vida Sherwin while the town’s hierarchies and pretenses loosen under a stream of coffee, olives, and swooping judgement.
The excerpt presents two riddle style questions. Tl. D. A. asks if a coot’s jar can be used for canning and Bb. K. asks what key fits a lock of hair.
An old advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as the cure for a sick child’s constipation. It boasts a fruity taste and claims a teaspoonful opens the bowels within hours, promising a well and playful child tomorrow.
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