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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1922
Page
11
The Kansas congressman and longtime Rules Committee chair Phil Campbell is voted out by constituents after twenty years of steady service. Once seen as a potential speaker, he overplayed his hand by blocking a probe of war grafts and now plans to stay home next year.
Jim Davis secretary of labor narrates a rousing tale of a poor immigrant who climbs to wealth through hard work and honesty. The Iron Puddler features a fight with a town bully and a biographical arc from poverty to influence, with strong moral and political asides.
A speaker critiques American laws that restrict women’s rights across states. He cites Florida contracting limits, Michigan occupation rules, Vermont and Georgia earnings ownership, Texas and Nevada property control, guardianship and residence issues, and unequal treatment in divorce and sex crimes. The piece coincides with a stray note on a Chinese poem and includes Senator Bureum’s name.
The article notes Mars will be closer to Earth than in 500 years, with Prof David Todd doubting wireless communication yet planning to film Mars in 1974. It contrasts human knowledge of Mars with Columbus era Earth and jokes about desires for modern cars and spouses.
A Washington information bureau piece recalls childhood temptations and family memories around a cookie jar. The author laments missed chances and hints at broader health advice while urging a balanced circle of friends.
A column mocks a Filipino move for independence by resignations from government posts and a boycott of jobs. It argues that Americans will fill vacancies and that a job boycott would fail, suggesting economic pressure as a European plan.
Senator Simmons comments on the need to weigh consumer purchasing ability in policy discussions. The statement highlights economic considerations affecting shoppers and legislative decisions. The quote underscores the link between affordability and market dynamics.
A Tokyo crackdown sees writers jailed for views on the divinity of the imperial family. The regime suppresses free speech without a constitution protecting press and individual rights, yet officials pursue control over dissenting ideas.
A Atlantic July piece argues for and against Ku Klux Klan aligned candidates Mayfield and Ferguson for U S Senate. It claims Mayfield would pledge secrecy and loyalty to the imperial wizard, potentially disobeying oaths and obstructing justice, raising seating questions for Congress. It also notes a Detroit London remark on Great Lakes navigation by W G Waldo to a Senate panel.
Firemen break into the Mellon residence in Milwaukee to find a macabre display of nine mummified dogs laid in state in a candlelit parlor with a queen dog presiding over eight living canines upstairs. Alevander Pope quotes and a reflection on the brain underline the odd scene.
The manager requests a demonstrator and asks about experience. Gertie Gushington replies she is not very experienced but notes her gentleman friend says she is demonstrative.
Huma Nearly, daughter of the First Hill Nearlys, enters the crown prince contest with candid and humorous remarks about the Prince of Wales. She jokes about crushes and party plans while musing on marriage and family dynamics.
A reader extols Christian Endeavor groups as builders of Christlike character and cites letters in The Star from July 27 and August 8. The writer shares personal faith growth, credits the Endeavor pledge, and notes spiritual and social value aiding believers in daily life and trials. Signed Robert Barker.
The piece argues urban congestion is temporary as cars and highways enable suburban living. It cites New Yorkers paying high rents and predicts widespread relocation to homes with yards within 10 to 40 miles, with commuting by auto. The writer foresees a future world where large cities vanish.
A reader from Dear Arridge Mann proposes a discussion on teachers smoking in schools for the new academic year. The writer, initially opposed, shifts view after a teacher friend suggests the issue concerns male teachers. The piece humorously contemplates alternatives like crochet and fudge contests, but ultimately argues for personal vice tolerance and questions who decides the right conduct.
The passage envisions a rural society with even population spread across arable land, eliminating cities and attracting youth with pervasive modern conveniences like moving pictures radio and phonographs. It imagines daily meals at home from mailmen and newsboys and an ongoing telephone era.
A resonance transformer uses an AC generator and a secondary condenser to minimize primary impedance and achieve resonance. Such configurations can generate very high voltages by aligning reactances, creating strong energy transfer between coils.
M F Bishop argues that living on the other side of a fence offers more than current apartments. He promises near earth access, outdoor life, and independence from landlords and officials. The vision centers on richer health and happiness through closer ties to nature.
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