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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1922
Page
7
A stenographer notes the ad inviting readers to learn new dance steps from Prof. Wilram A. Jackson of New York City at The Hippodrome located at Fifth and University. Telephone Elliott 7147 for details.
A promotional notice promises a free trial method to control asthma and hay fever at no cost. It targets all sufferers regardless of climate or occupation, seeking hopeless cases after failed inhalers or other remedies, urging immediate mail-in requests with no postage.
Prof. William A. Jackson of New York City promotes stage and ballroom dancing at The Hippodrome on Fifth Ave and University. Beginners' classes start each Monday at 7 pm, with contact by telephone Elliott 3187.
An advertising dialogue touts gym work at the Y M C A with a push to buy fitness apparel on easy terms. A salesman boasts muscle gains will outgrow clothes and urges purchases at Cherry's 207 Rialto building, Second Ave between Madison and Spring, with minimal down payment and monthly installments.
In a quiet utterance a speaker named John pleads for mercy and asks Ouija for a heart. The line conveys a dramatic moment of frustration and longing.
Dear Ad Reading Pays Editor I report how store theater real estate and business ads in the two week issue affect readers. I note how ads guide shopping and local interest while the paper’s notices and listings reflect community activity and prices.
Candidate Colegrove argues for public ownership of utilities and cites his extensive Skagit study. He estimates project costs rising from 4.4 million to 11 million, warns of potential 125 million eventual expense, and ties fare debates to rent impacts at his Northold Inn. He emphasizes business experience and civic duty over advertising.
Senator Shortridge of California introduces a bill requiring all aliens in the United States to enroll annually and pay a $24 fee. Funds would support education in the American form of government and strengthen naturalization laws.
In a heated Seattle campaign speech, the speaker attacks opponents for high taxes and streetcar fares, arguing low fares boost suburban growth while downtown owners profit from higher rates. He accuses rival Erickson and Beattie supporters of class hatred and urges fair play to keep jobs and attract investment.
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