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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1920
Page
11
The article lauds merit based civil service promotions for postmasters and other federal officers, arguing against partisan barter. It calls for non partisan appointments for presidencies, cantonal offices, governors, constables, and sheriffs, praising the shift away from the old party reward system.
A collage of edited quotes and sharp asides touch on politics fashion and social quirks. It mentions Pickford family press agents rents costs and Washington and Olympia ambitions while skirting coherent narrative and presenting snatches of dialogue and observations.
The piece cites ongoing anti Soviet uprisings despite Bolshevik suppression. It argues a counter revolution may emerge when Russia gains peace and can assess the soviet system, naming Poland’s Józef Piłsudski as Lenine’s rival who once supported Lenin and now opposes him.
A satirical jumble cites George Washington calling profiteers a pest to society and wonders which party would adopt such a plank at conventions. The piece jokes about modern politics, quotes headlines, and wryly notes campus observations about freshmen and décor.
The piece argues democracy serves the people when elected representatives govern, warns against minority imposition by unions and direct action, and asserts that coercive threats threaten the body politic. It cites Lincoln and Lloyd George to claim democracy must be defended against attempts to substitute soviet-like rule for parliament.
The author argues that strict laws fail in practice, noting how prohibition boosted profits for wine, hops, and yeast industries while legal systems remain inconsistent. He warns that excessive laws invite evasion and lawlessness, urging simpler, more consistent enforcement rather than nationwide tightening. The piece closes with a sharp critique of overregulation and mass lawmaking.
Advice on using Mulsified cocoanut oil shampoo rather than commercial soaps or shampoos. It promotes a gentle clean for hair and scalp, warns against alkali in other products, and notes lather quality, quick drying, and affordable, long lasting supply.
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