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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1922
Page
13
A sweeping view argues that industrialization drives urban migration while farming suffers. Tariff and policy distortions keep prices high for manufactured goods, draining rural wealth and prompting a stampede to cities. The piece cites Sen Reed and contrasts farm decline with "infant industries" seeking exports.
The text discusses Constantine’s failed ambitions in Asia Minor, Greek losses around Constance, and Ottoman counter offensives that push Greeks from their throne. It notes wider European interest and cautions against further conquests while a senator urges swift passage of a bill. An unrelated trivia line about an elephant trunk concludes.
The paper mark fades from use in Germany as residents increasingly accept foreign money. Butter becomes a unit of value with a Prussian farm renting for 6,500 pounds of butter per year and a Wurtemberg church concert charging two eggs for admission. The piece notes Germany remains productive and time is valuable.
A Lucknow customer notes toy export samples from an American firm falter in Indian heat. Wax dolls run away. eight china dolls arrive with six broken noses and nine cats with seven tails. Leopards lack spots for the climate and the note stresses attention to detail and timing ahead of Thanksgiving.
Letter extols Lake Union as Seattle’s unique feature praising its half mile wide, mile and a half long crystal waters and surrounding hills with homes and factories. It marvels at day views of bustling transit along shores and at night the moon and stars enhancing the scene as a display of divine handiwork.
Vague imagery depicts a sparkling sky with gem like stars and a bright diamond moon leading a slow moving host across the heavens. The prose conveys majesty and night time beauty without concrete events or names.
An old science note explains how a moth is drawn to a candle by tropisms. The moth turns toward the brighter eye, loses balance, and steers to the light, often causing a fatal flare collision.
A modicum means a small quantity or limited amount of supply. The term comes from Latin modicus meaning moderate and is used to describe a modest degree of satisfaction or measure in context.
A vivid scene describes starry skies casting mellow shadows and a calm water surface reflecting the heavens. The narrative adds the sight of millions of electric lights competing softly with the night’s orbs as distant from Mother Parth. B. Kidd, 1912 Ninth Ave.
The Star publishes a citizen letter urging better road manners to reduce accidents. Suggestions include signaling when pulling from curbs, pedestrians using safety zones, delivery vehicles avoiding sudden stops, courteous turning near hotels, and new drivers avoiding congested streets to ease traffic.
In the Senate Reed of Pennsylvania pushes against coal price fixing, citing constitutional concerns. He is linked to Mellon Interests through multiple directorships and family ties, while Lenroot argues profiteering in coal should be curbed in the present strike crisis.
An advertisement promotes delatone as a quick hair removal powder for arms. Instructions say mix with water to form a paste, apply for about two minutes, rub off, then wash to leave skin hair free. Advises using genuine delatone.
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