Record-Setting Inheritance Tax Prompt Call To Action
The text lauds John B. Agen heirs paying 32313.81 in inheritance tax and urges Hewitt heirs to pay. It frames Henry Hewitt Jr. as Tacoma’s wealthiest man whose estate remains untaxed, noting he died before Agen and left vast holdings. Olympia officials are urged to collect substantial taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Agen
Olympia
Henry Hewitt, Jr
Agen
Hewitt
Tacoma
Hewitts
Innocent Or Guilty The Rosenbluth Case And Justice
A fragmented World article discusses Captain Rosenbluth and a push for an independent inquiry into murder charges. It argues the Justice Department could justify shelving the case if guilt were clear and frames the issue as a test of fair play and official accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Friends of Fair Play
Rosenbluth
Department of Justice
The Inventor of Ice Cream History and Its Summer Inventions
A sweeping reminiscence credits Sambo Jackson as the ice cream pioneer and traces advances in cold storage refrigeration, artificial ice, and electric fans to inventors like John Gerrie and Charles Tellier. It notes the long arc from ancient cooling to modern devices and hints at future discoveries.
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Tee
New York City
Hoat
Charleston
8. C
John Gerrie
Apalachicola
Fla
Charles Tellier
Seattle
Tellier
Thomas Davenport
Vermont
India
Asia
Europe
America
Hidden Lake Near Seattle Becomes Quiet Fishing Ground
An old fisherman shares a Seattle back yard secret, Lake Washington, a nearby fishing spot with few visitors yet plentiful fish. He recalls early days when locals sold catch for modest pay and notes the lake remains rich, despite minimal public attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascades
Elwha
Seattle
Lake Washington
Farmers and workers unite to control industries
A reflection argues six million farmers could dominate grain markets by coordinated action and workers, pooling ten percent of wages to seize steel and rail systems, with printers cited as proof. mistrust among groups remains the barrier to shared prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nandom
Steel Trust
Liberty
Wanamaker’s Success Epitaph On John Wanamaker’s Tomb
The text presents an epitaph idea praising John Wanamaker for his advertising acumen. It notes he began in business as a storekeeper and spent $24 of his first day’s $24.67 on advertising, calling it the best investment he ever made. The source frames this as a quotable remark about advertising and early enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wanamaker
Straightway
Shifting Responsibility on Government and People
In a reflective musings piece a author argues against superstition about genders and politics. The essay claims the United States government reflects the people and urges balanced view of politicians. It ends with a light note on Babe Ruth and newlywed couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
United States
Remarkable remarks from chaotic quotes and officials
A jumble of quotes appears from Chauncey Depew praising unity among English speaking peoples while criticizing England and France as lazy. J Osawa a Japanese engineering expert is visiting America. An old note attributes a saying about women seeking flirtation but not in unbecoming form from August Forel.
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England
France
America
Mad
J. Osawa
August Forel
Zurch
Switzerland
Gardens of Delight Poem Echoes Loss Across Summers
A fragmentary poem mourns a lost beloved whose presence returns with each season. Summer fades as footsteps cross the grass and pallid lilies and celestial flowers replace the clovers, hinting at a soul dwelling beyond the crimson field. The speaker recalls larks bluebells plum and primrose, and longs for one more summer when the beloved might return.
Letters to Editor Husbands and Guests
A reader rebukes a Seattle Husband editorial for portraying husbands as guests in their own homes. The writer argues domestic chores, love, and family involvement define a rightful home role, challenging the notion of a detached husband and urging shared responsibilities and affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Seattle
Hearthstone
Folster
Sonny
Gatefold thanks for Wayfarer show to shut in guest
Mrs G L Barbeau expresses gratitude on behalf of her son Gerald for the Wednesday night performance of The Wayfarer at The Star entertainment for shut ins. Gerald, 14, has been bedfast with a broken limb since New Year’s Eve and found the program a wonderful treat.
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the Star
Barbeau
Gerald
Wayfarer
G. L. Barbeau
Second Ave. N
Star Seeks Local Child Ramona for Film Boost
A reader urges The Star to feature a street child named Ramona living above Bellevue groceries at E Pine and Bellevue. She is described as strikingly beautiful with olive skin, brown eyes, golden curls, and lively energy, suitable for cinematic attention and press promotion.
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The
Star
Frankie Kiolet
Seatte
E. Pine
Bellevue
Ramona
Mary Pickford
Old Home and the Temptation to Long for the Past
Dr William K Barton reflects on nostalgia for a former town and the danger of discontent with current life. He recalls a couple who moved back to their old town after years away, only to return again, realizing change, aging friends, and new generations altered the place they loved. He urges finding contentment and usefulness where one resides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jerusalem
Lawmakers decry cash flow to beverage firms amid cocaine ties
The Congressional Record cites debates over alleged funds funneled to Cocaine companies and other soft drink firms, arguing vast dollars enrich private coffers. The exchange frames a broader critique of corporate influence in politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taniac Co
Hamlet Ghosts and Uncle Claudius in Fencing Plot
A dramatic scene features the Prince of Denmark and Hamlet's specter discussing his death. The ghost accuses Claudius of engineering a fencing bout to kill Hamlet’s father and uses sharp innuendo about deceit and drunken schemes.
Vicious drinks tax talk and political quips in Georgia remarks
A jumble of quotes targets Coca Cola tax battles in Georgia and beer taxes, with senators criticizing soft drinks as poisons, and references to a governor’s tax platform. The piece mocks figures, cites federal and state debate, and hints at wartime or political theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coca Cola
Wiley
Georgia
Cocoa Cola Co
Cherry Cola Co
Sen. Watson
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United Press Service
Seattle Star
Washington
Senate
Sambo Jackson
New York
Sambo
Missouri
Wanamaker
Babe Ruth
Chauncey M. Depew
Beaumont, Tewaa
BY Aline Michaelis
Bummer
Giladly
Shut-in
Savin
Seattle Savings and Loan Association
William K. Barton
Old Town
Denma
Hamlet
Uncle Claude
Claudius
Skunk
Frances Boardman
Congress
Wilame
Mexico
Standard OU Co
Fordney
Mich
Figadier
Brindle
Doc Sawyer
Wingo
Arkansas
Pomerepe
Ohio
Walsh
P.O. B. Telede
Coase
Willys-Overland Pacific Company
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