City Council Memorial Urges Disarmament Conference
Seattle council endorses holding the disarmament conference here and urges a solution to Japanese immigration. It notes Seattle births include many Japanese, land laws limit Japanese ownership, and 1500 Japanese businesses compete with locals. It warns against trading rights compromising American racial self rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Seattle
Washington
Turlock
California
Asia
Wrestler Ralph Mis Survives Bull Attack On campus
A Penn State University wrestler named Ralph Mis faced a dangerous bull attack but escaped unharmed after defending himself. Local authorities note the incident as an unusual and brave response amid a set of reckless events in the city.
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Ralph Mis
Penn State Uniwrestler
Treasure hunt tale and cryptic notes from a New Brunswick lode
Fragmentary paragraphs recount a tale of the Gilbertson lode in New Brunswick with ore described as nearly pure and a missing discovery kept secret by the buried miner. The piece references a 1923 Christian Endeavor slogan and hints at broader themes of secrecy and risk amid a chaotic river setting.
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Gilbertson
New Brunswick
Letter Tax Seen as Revenue Source for Government
President Harding favors raising first class letter postage to bolster revenue with three cent stamps and two cent postcards. Congress agrees, projecting 76 to 80 million dollars yearly with no collection costs, while opponents warn of higher living costs and political clamor. The piece notes potential reductions in congressional mail volume and calls for action to protect sockeye salmon runs through stronger laws and enforcement.
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Harding
United States Treasury
Washington
Bad Boys and Good Boys in Modern Times
An essay by Dr William Fe Barton Arents argues that all boys, even well behaved ones, exhibit mischief and rudeness. He notes good families can still face conduct problems and urges frank, loving parental dialogue. He also questions war era gambling attitudes among decent citizens.
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Cain
Tobacco Price Debate Echoes Through Letters
Readers argue tobacco prices have risen to a war peak with 16 cent bills for a 1 ounce can while can sizes stay the same and contents shrink. The letters from Rees an eine and M J M reflect concern over cost and inflation.
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J. M
Elks Lodge in Seattle Praises National Visitors
The Star reports Seattle Lodge No. 92 B P O E hosted a national convention with visitors from across the United States. The lodge thanks supporters for generous publicity and entertainment, signed by W A Bane of the Elks Association in Washington State.
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Seattle
Ty Mafi
City
State of Washington
Tate
the Star
Seattle Lodge
B. P.O. BE
United States
W. A. Bane
Food as the prime factor of existence and life forces
The excerpt argues health and imagination sustain life longer than food, noting humans can survive 10 to 30 days without sustenance with activity, water lasts less, air is vital, and solar energy governs the blood and nerves while questioning food’s primacy.
Breath and Thought in Health and Power, a 1910s reflection
W. H. Scott links breath to mental clarity and energy, arguing air shapes mind and life. He cites a Chinese proverb on form and function, urges correct breathing, eating, and drinking for strong thinking, and foresees a future religion with the motto Thou shalt KNOW.
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W. H. Scott
Questioning Seattle Raffle for Cars and Charity
A Seattle reader protests street raffling of cars offered for 60 cents, questioning legality and ethics. They ask how gambling laws apply, who profits from the scheme, how much goes to veterans, and demand accountability and public statements from organizers.
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the Star
Second Ave
Seattle
Washington
Remarkable Remarks From Leaders Highlight Ideals
A quotation from Premier Lloyd George proclaims Americans closeness to their alma mater and ideals. Dr. Eugene Lyman compares many so-called businessmen to chronically tired, outwardly respectable hobos in white collars.
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United States
Lloyd George
Eugene Lyman
Attending Meetings By the Score Declines Kindly
The speaker notes many meetings across states and declines further prospects with polite thanks. They express regret at the lack of more opportunities and reference travel and state to state shopping for options.
Habit and work ethic quotes from medical leaders
The excerpt cites H. Gernsback editor of Science and Invention noting that habit limits progress, and Detroit Osteopathic Hospital superintendent Dr. Rebecca B. Mayers claiming most city people do not work hard enough to need neon lunches.
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Fiske
Life Extension Institute
H. Gernsback
Science and
Invention
Rebecca B. Mayers
Superitendent
Detroit Osteopathic Hospital
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Pagnacet
Don Jose
Spain
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Bad Boys
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Elks’ Asso
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Supreme Blend Coffee
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Pfourth Avenue
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RED Man
Frestich
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Savage
Spreckels “Savage” Tire
Diego, California
Spreckels “Savage” Cy Ire Company
East Pike
Pike St
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Westlake
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Main St
Fifth Ave. Cor
Brooklyn
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Rebird
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Hramerian, Waele
Admiral Way
Lombard Ave
Everett
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Chehalis
Index
Kirkland
Sliver Lake
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