Drop of water on sand sparks irrigation plea for basin plan
Ivan Goodner urges Columbia Basin water protection to aid irrigation turning desert into garden. He cites Spokane river development at Little Falls and questions Spokane’s population and wealth, arguing water use boosts power and irrigation across the basin. The report to the board outlines water rights claims on Columbia and its tributaries.
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Columbia Basin
Ivan Goodner
Columbia River
Basin Committee
Columbia
Spokane
Little Falls
Political Drift and Law Debate In Local Letter Opinion
A fragmented local column discusses signs of friction over a state law, mentions Attorney General Thompson advising a new bill, and notes Secretary Hinkle amid finance and initiative concerns. It comments on voters, a possible parade, and a jest about an ex Kaiser writing a biography.
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Attor
Thompson
Hinkle
Railroad Aims at China and Japanese Control Debate
A fragment discusses Ehantung railroad to China under Japanese traffic and account control. Senator Borah or Ida is mentioned regarding the kind of return or outcome expected from this issue.
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China
Itt
Ida
The Future of Movies and Air Power in American Life
A speculative essay argues future cinema and radio will deliver news markets music and world adventure to every home. It predicts cheaper film libraries and new distribution, potentially expanding but changing theatrical film. It envisions air space transforming work and culture with bold optimistic tone.
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Jawn
New Wrinkle in Public Life and International Debate
A London man suffers from vanity and moral conflict as a self styled wife boaster claims to be his spouse, while divorce looms with costly legal battles. Debates on the four power treaty pit league of nations supporters against its opponents over alignment with the league. Senator Poindexter voices mixed views on international agreements.
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London
Pride's Subtle Quiet Power Across the Heart
A reflective quote attributed to Joseph Addison notes that no passion enters the heart as stealthily as pride and cloaks itself in many disguises. The line underscores pride's pervasive, often unseen influence on judgment and behavior.
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Joseph Addison
Fragments of Proverb Humor with High Watch Prices
A religious proverb about hating evil and pride contrasts with a wall street style note that a man paid 36000 for an old watch, while the watch of the Rhine allegedly cost 240000000 dollars, reflecting an odd juxtaposition of faith and finance.
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the Rhine
Government Runs on 35 Million Less Than Nil
Reports show expenses cut leaving the government short by 35 million, with funds reduced across departments. Officials cite efficiency measures and delayed projects as the cause.
Fragmentary Note on Fashion, Technology and Drama
A garbled text fragment discusses a woman seeking a new spring outfit to provoke someone she dislikes. It mentions a machine measuring the thrill of a kiss and urges patience, ending with a biblical quotation and a statement about silent drama needing an audience.
Dear Jane Birthday Poem Reminder From Old Path Time
A playful birthday verse addresses Jane on turning thirteen, reflecting on childhood hours from morning to afternoon. It encourages embracing growing up with optimism about school and future days while preserving a childlike open heart. The closing line hints at a simple wish for steadfast innocence.
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Jane
Old Pather
RSG SA
West Seattle Candidates Clash at All-Candidate Meeting
West Seattle’s bid for its own councilmen sparked tension at a Federated Clubs event in Carpenter Hall. The meeting advertised as all-candidates drew a full crowd on a rainy night, with some candidates not introduced, and criticism of the Union League’s selection process voiced by attendees.
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Weat
Seattle
Garpentern
Weet Beatte
Weet
Carpenter’ Hall
Bella
Ptall
Council
West Seattle
West Beattie
Union League
BK. J. Brown
Ira D. Landy
Hall
Blaine
Cox
Meier
Bilaine
Keane
Maude Sweatman
Petition to Evict Lake Union Houseboats Sparks Protest
A letter by J. D. Hoover defends houseboat residents on Lake Union against a petition to evacuate them over alleged lake contamination. He argues the sewage from other districts harms the lake and asserts his 23 years living on a houseboat without health issues, warning of a fight if the move is pursued.
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Lake Union
Portman
12Th Ava N. Be
University District
Missestop River
Near
Elf
Igned
J. D. Hoover
Nailing a Lie in West Seattle Campaign
An editorial counters a lie about West Side council candidate Hall being arrested for short-weigh coal selling. It explains in 1913 a winter rain froze his scales, making them unable to weigh coal, during a severe fuel shortage affecting families and children.
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Weat
West Side
Council
Hall
Expunging a Coal Weight Debate and Public Reply
A 1913 letter to the editor recounts coal dealer H D Hall's short weight controversy with the weights and measures department. It notes a $20 fine, weather context, and a reader dispute over editorial accuracy, including a published reply from W G Zimmer defending Hall and criticizing the editorial. The exchange cites court records and official weather data.
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Hall
Exitor
Ba@stor
W. G. Zimmer
Penny Green Garden Home and the forthcoming railway
Sabre ponders the ambitious Penny Green Garden Home project near Tidborough as a railway to link Penny Green with Tidborough and Chavensbury expands. Lord Tybar’s land sales eight years past spurred rapid growth, while Sabre’s thoughts of Mabel mix with the noisy progress of construction and the morning interruption of a horse cart.
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Penny Green Garden
Chavensbury
Lord Tybar
Penny Green Garden Home
Sabre
Mabel
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