Mayor Leads Traffic Division Effort in Seattle
Mayor Caldwell moves to establish a traffic division with Chief Warren and Lt Carr backing fast action. The Star supports the plan, noting public letters to the safety committee and its long advocacy for a dedicated traffic unit in Seattle. The paper also references Russia's reported Chinese killers as possibly paid by piece work.
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Caldwell
Seattle
Warren
Carr
The
Star
Public Safety Committee
Congress to Economize by Cutting Labor Statistics Funds
The piece critiques Congress for postponed budget action and suggests a planned reduction of 75,490 to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. It argues such cuts would halt cost of living surveys used in labor disputes and inflates the claim of “economy with a vengeance.” Lane notes Washington’s side-stepping and praises decisive action.
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Congress
House
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Meeker
Bureau
Vesa
Palmer
Public Welfare and the Rooming House Dilemma
The piece argues that crowding from rooming houses due to housing shortages and high living costs harms public welfare. It urges government action, citing Canada’s long term loans for housing and criticizes the Attorney General for not addressing the issue.
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Congress
Canada
We ll Say So: Questions and Answers from a Humorous Column
A late 19th or early 20th century humor page features Q and A exchanges about American girls, carpenters and aviators, dog cloth, toy dealers, and fashion advice. It includes light quips about marriage, personal inquiries, and playful anecdotes, plus Hints column tips on clothing care and cooking.
Curious Diplomacy and Trade Tactics in Russia Talks
The allies seek to trade with Russia without declaring peace while having fought Russians without war. Diplomatic maneuvers are described as devious and complex, baffling the average citizen who hears only circumlocution from diplomats.
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Russia
Walking Indian Fashion for Better Feet
Public Health Service urges proper foot care and walking style to correct weak and flat feet. It explains toeing forward, two parallel lines exercise, and toe raises as remedies, noting medical treatment when foot issues persist. Officials also connect good foot health with broader health and venereal disease campaigns nationwide.
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U. S. Public Health Service
Parenta
Bolshevism and the Orient
Dr. Frank Crane argues the Bolshevik danger stems from the East where propaganda could spread to China Manchuria Turkey Persia India and beyond He cites Oriental history of oppression and autocracy as fertile soil for Bolshevism and warns Western democracy faces a more limited threat from Western agitators.
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Russia
China
Manchuria
Turkey
Persia
India
Oriental
Europe
America
Great Britain
Western
East
West
Wilhelm
Abdul
Trotsky
Lincoln
Gladstone
Orient
Editor's Mail: Suffrage Change It?
A Seattle reader questions if woman suffrage will reform public morals after wartime shifts. The letter critiques sensational adultery coverage and moral standards, asking whether suffrage will redeem promises or worsen home and social life, and notes wartime influence on public opinion.
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P. H. Sparks
12Th Ave
Seattle
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Green Lake
Oulja
Edmund Vance Cooke
Wisdom
Accurst
Everett True
Nes
Moen
Uncle Sam MD
Rupert Bive
U. S
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Public Health Service
State Boards of Health
Care U
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Edwin Marcus
H. B. Hardt
Kenwood
15Th Ave
N. E
Frank Crane
Wila
the Star
Paia
Underwood
Washington, D. C
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Ttde
Dime & Dollar Savings & Loan Association
Title Trust Co
Second Avenue
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P.S
Corn Products Refining Company
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New York
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