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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1922
Page
13
The Star weighs six candidates for one Seattle port vacancy. W C Kean is denounced as unqualified and backed by unpopular groups. R E Downie is a capable but little known candidate likely to withdraw in favor of a rival. The issue centers on public port versus private control of harbor leases and future development.
Speakers including Roland W Marthy Dr BE Holland and Joseph Swalwell warned Pacific Northwest residents to conserve forests and push agricultural development as urban growth strains resources. They cited rapid timber loss, fishing industry decline, and potential farm fertilizer needs, urging united action to expand production and irrigation.
A Henry Clay photograph from Volunteer Park showcases charm hunting in Seattle with a poem by Leo H. Lassen. The piece blends visual study and verse in a park setting.
Readers volley in a Seattle Star debate about municipal railways and public utility control. The letter-writer mocks Erickson fuelled by BeattieElectric memories and proposes J oan incentives, free car fares, and Beattie as test case while lampooning public ownership rhetoric.
Poem speaks of pale blue blooms and sturdy nurtured roses desiring wild joy. They envy birds and brighter days, dreaming of a more glorious firmament beyond drawing room confines. The verse hints at a hidden passion beneath contentment in the garden.
Community figures recall Al Sweet’s impact and memories as colleagues and residents celebrate his contributions. The remarks highlight his longtime service, local projects, and the enduring presence he leaves in town life.
The prosecutor rejected a technical challenge to Mrs Landes eligibility for Seattle city council. She won a majority in the primary and is deemed sure to win on May 2. The Star urges nearly unanimous support, noting her backing by women’s groups and potential for a wiser civic life.
Today’s entry defines vaseal as a servant bondsman or dependent with stress on the first syllable. It traces to vassalus meaning servant, and notes companion terms vasealage vas sallam vannalize. The passage contrasts independent American workers with a vaseal status.
H Alvin Moore writes to The Star praising the public response to his two week solo primary campaign for councilman. He notes industrial turmoil concerns and calls for cooperative municipal development while thanking the editor for the publicity and pledging to continue aiding Beattie’s best interests.
Winsor urges voters to support ER F Taylor for the school board short term noting his experience as a teacher, superintendent and director along with business success. He argues Taylor would bring economy and efficiency with high standards to the district from the start.
The Star quotes a letter criticizing Erickson’s three cent carfare proposal and his public utility plan. The writer argues Henry George would not support single town taxation schemes and notes voters’ frustration with a rundown car line.
The letter attacks Erickson’s proposals as harmful to Seattle’s industrial future calling him a crumbling theorist while urging unity for prosperity. The writer accuses Erickson of stirring class hatred and warns capital will favor cities with fewer trade barriers.
Across multiple continents several towns bear the name Rome. Local histories show recurring toponym use reflecting settler influence and geographic naming trends.
An old advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as universal fabric color for wool silk linen cotton and blends with simple directions. It claims colors will not streak fade or run and urges buyers to tell the druggist the material type before dyeing.
An advertisement touts a cough medicine from Joyner Drug Co Spokane that gives instant relief. It promises no opiates or injurious drugs and markets the product at 60 cents in drug stores or by mail order.
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