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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1920
Page
11
A reader asserts that the current judicial election law favors incumbents and allows a minority vote to decide primaries. The piece argues the statute defines a majority in a way that continues to bias outcomes against opponents, with quotes attributed to Addison.
A Star letter debates who bears responsibility for social ills citing justice, reform acts, and children's rights. Another reader questions a sudden 20 percent wage hike on railways and asks why ships raise fares without wage gains. The piece ends noting potential legislative actions on reform and judiciary election rules.
Poem requests divine guidance to seek the Truth over fame and power. The speaker asks for truth to unify all men, accepting crown or cross and harsh words as needed. Copyright notice from 1920 N E A appears as credit.
A mother prepares her children for the first day of school as the house quiets after the summer bustle. She frets at the slow clock and wonders why mothers feel happy when their troubles return with the children gone to class.
Sir Auckland Geddes tells the American Bar Association that democracy remains a minority world ideal. He argues freedom is a hard won, law guided heritage rooted in northern European origins and developed in Mingland and America, urging free nations to unite to guard democracy’s future.
A column notes the long history of beauty customs such as eyebrow plucking and nose rings. It mocks modern pain for style while recalling practices from 1810 and ancient societies, and cites odd excerpts about Japan, royal maids, and a misprint about a Seattle incident.
Roger W. Babson argues fear undermines executives and harms organizations. He says mental cowardice and suspicion hinder leadership, while the best executives forget themselves and radiate trust confidence and enthusiasm to drive business success.
A collage of tidbits on fashion debates, movie offers, and gossip from a 1920s paper. It notes skirt length arguments, a joke about the Times edition, a carpenter’s mishap, a family scene with a sparrow, and a Cleveland man predicting 75 cent gasoline in two years. It closes with a cheeky bridal anecdote and a quip about women singing babies to sleep.
Doctor Crane argues the League of Nations exists and operates now with about thirty nations. It governs regions, protects minorities, runs offices, and hosts international conferences. He notes achievements like averting a Finland Sweden dispute and establishing an international court, urging U S entry as inevitable.
A writer recalls a chipmunk near the tent in LA as it socializes then tracks a failed watermelon hunt. He muses on bubbles in a brook, human purpose, and the idea of progress, contrasting personal effort with indifferent nature. The piece ends noting Marken island’s subsidence and rise near Holland.
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