Legislative crookedness letters to the editor
A chain of letters criticizes anti suffs in Tennessee for a last minute reconsideration of the 19th amendment ratification, calling the move crooked and machine driven. The author condemns political games and warns about taint on public service and governing ethics. Norman M. Wardalil defends his conduct as county auditor against anonymous accusations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
House
Washington, D. C
House of Representatives
Legislative
Baitor
Tax
Burleson
Nates
Apef
Norman M. Wardalil
Two Individuals Aimed to Help by Kindling Fire
A fragment suggests two people sought warm aid by starting a fire at their own expense, intended to comfort others, but the act ended with Pol burned to cinders.
Poems and Economic Insight Mix in 1920 Exchange
The verse quips about prison life and a baker’s trade with a warden, horseflies, and a butcher’s pie while a note warns currency in the world’s top twenty nations rose from seven to fifty one billion dollars at the start of the year.
America and Poland conflict over neutrality and Danzig role
The piece argues Washington must avoid aiding Poland against Russia and questions policy on supplying munitions, Danzig status, and league of nations participation. It warns against government actions that could entangle the U S in European disputes and states the Prussian legacy risks repeating aggression if indulged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of State
Russia
Washington
United States
Poland
League of Nations
America
Daniels
Danzig
Polen
Dansig
Trade Balance Eases Fear as US Sees Broader Exports Rise
The report argues the falling Europe centered balance reflects a normalizing pattern with other continents gaining as US imports slow and exports expand. It urges boosting American investment and sales to South America Asia and Africa to sustain favorable trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
America
Asia
South America
Australia
Africa
Freight rates and public talk in a changing era
The piece laments rising prices blamed on freight costs and urges readers to challenge merchants. It notes political commentary on suffrage campaigns, a Polish envoy pronunciation debate, and Mrs. Wilsons gown in a museum. It also references Westey Austtania Jones and a 1917 stance repeated in 1920 by The Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westey Austtania Jones
Post-Intelligencer
Spokesman Review
Tacoma Ledger
Tachédma Tribune
Everett
Bellingham
Walla Walla
Yakima
Wenatchee
Wesley Lusitania Jones
The
Star
Jones
Wesley Lusitenta Jones
Poetic musings on costs and crops linger in old notes
A collage of verses and snippets critiques high living costs, crop outlooks, and food prices with musings on economy. References range from potatoes and weather to politics and entertainment with vivid, era flavored lines. The piece blends satire and reflection on daily life and public affairs.
Don't Pity Yourself Says The Star Column
Dr. James I. Vance urges readers to abandon self pity calling it a disease of the mind likened to the white plague of the soul. He argues self pity corrupts character, saps will, lowers happiness, and invites misery, offering the harsher remedy of self-motivation and indifference to others' judgments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James I. Vance
The
Star Today
Not So Long Ago Ballot Denied Men
Long reflective piece recalling past injustices and social norms, contrasting them with present rights. It argues progress in voting rights, punishment, and public morals, noting how societies evolve yet face ongoing issues. Ends with an ad for anti disease remedies from Herb Medicine Mfg. Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Interchurch Movement
League of Nations
Necta
Nations
Socrates
Joan of Arc
Jesus Christ
Norma
Meat prices and sheep farming urged amid market woes
The writer argues beef costs exceed prices, predicts beef famine years ahead, and promotes sheep grazing as a profitable, low-labor alternative. He notes wool and leather markets falter, explores small orchard apple selling direct to households, and envisions apples becoming a staple farm product with simple, practical packing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiselty
Western Agricultural Colleges
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Seattle Star
Savas
Star Publishing On
Swardall
Edmund Vance Cooke
Phis
Pris
Baia
Dobbin
Willie
Onashville
Simon Askenacy
Warsaw
London
Askenazy
Fuch
Goldfield
Nev
Everett True
Stza
Ireland
Mexico
Villa
Robert Burns
Frank Crane
Herb Medicine Mfg. Co
P. O
Beattie
Northwest
Lincoln
Hampshire
Fury Crazy Rug Co
Capitol
Pe Pete
Jaek
Ian
Guean
Ainotad
Milton Eamalo
Pete
Suv
Shorty
Ae Curneo
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