Bolm Invites Seattle Toward Petrograd of America
Adolph Bolm the famed ballet master staged two recitals at the Cornish theatre with Seattle pupils. The performances showcased growing Seattle talent Caird Leslie Clara Forova Mary Anne Wells and Franklin Crawford underscoring Bolm’s influence on local dance at the Cornish School.
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Adolph Bolm
Cornish Theatre
Bolm
Seattle
East
Caird Leslie
Clara’ Forova
Mary Anne Wells
Franklin Crawford
Petrograd
America
Disarmament and politics sweep through opinion pages
A collection of quotations and observations on disarmament and wartime debts from The Nation’s Business and other voices. It contrasts Germany’s postwar demilitarization with Allied arms buildups, urges local government budget cuts, and rails at petty luxuries and social norms in a satirical, opinionated tone.
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Chamber of Commerce
Wm. E. Borah
Idaho
Economy Boosts Railroads Through Cost Cutting
Economic experts contend railroad financial health is key to revival. In six months, net earnings rose by about 50 percent from May and June levels despite little traffic gain and no rate increases, driven by tighter operational costs and better management.
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Germany
Europe
the Star
Pacific
It’s Always Worse Somewhere Else
Dr William E Barton reflects on global heat waves and Californias optimism about climate. He notes Californians claim cooler nights and freedom from discomfort by driving to mountains or shore and insists the mindset helps people deal with heat. He encourages readers to value their own conditions and improve them.
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William E. Barton
California
Puzzle with eggs and halves for four friends
A cook gives one man half his eggs and half an egg extra, then half of what remains and half an egg extra, then half of what remains and half an egg extra, until four eggs remain. Determine the initial count. The known answer hints remove digits 1,3,5,7,9 in a sequence.
Readers challenge U S labor wage estimate
In a letter from Tolt Washington a Star reader questions the bureau of labor’s claim that the average earner’s annual income exceeds 1500 dollars. The writer notes personal earnings vary and suggests gathering reader reports to compute a true average.
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the Star
U. S. Bureau of Labor
Star
Truth
T. R Carrier
Tolt Wash
Beattie Reader Lauds Ku Klux Klan Influence
A Beattie writer extols the Ku Klux Klan, praising past neighborly trust and security while lamenting current fear of the group. The letter cites resident W G Eden of 4815 West Findley and argues for Klan members on every city block to maintain order.
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the Star
W. G. Eden
W. Findley St
Ku Klux Klan
Beattie
Foreigners on City Jobs Sparks Voter Veteran Complaint
A Spanish American War veteran and voter complains of foreigners securing city contract work while registered voters are sidelined. He cites recent board of public works ruling limiting city contract employment to registered voters and notes contractors favor foreign workers and nonregistered foremen.
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the Star
Board of Public Works
Spokane's Tourist Plan Emphasizes Local Promotion and Health
Spokane officials outline steps to attract visitors through improved motor tourist camps, publish literature on hotel quality and moderate rates, and highlight sanitary resort standards funded by resort owners. They favor regional advertising via Northwest Tourist Association and a Friendly City Greeters program to greet travelers and spread a welcome message.
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Northwest
Pacific Northwest Tourist Association
Spokane Chamber of Commerce
Spokane
United States
State Board of Health
Northwest Tourist Association
Chamber of Comterce
Winds of the World excerpt unfolds amid Acacia Terrace poverty
Jill Atherton confronts hardship as she encounters Cyrus Tallentyre while dreaming of wealth. Her sister Kathy awaits engagement to Ralph Hillyard, whose riches are revealed to Jill by Tallentyre. Don, Jill’s ill brother, resents the romance as Jill returns to a tense, penniless home and questions loom over Kathy and Hillyard.
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Jill Atherton
Acacia Terrace
Don
Jill
Kathy
Ralph Hillyard
Henry Sturgess
Cyrus Tallentyre
Tallentyre
Hillyard
Laird Spokane Chamber Overlooks Trout Exhibit Bill
Rep Greene questions motives as military affairs committee cleans up and critics a bill. The Spokane Chamber of Commerce publicity secretary laments a trout exhibit idea and mocks parliamentary form as patriots react with alarm.
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Chicago
New York
R. A. Laird
Spokane
Committee On Military Affairs
Greene
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the Star Publishing Co
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Hilman
Sherman
Fee
Adam
Hubby
Brag Sox
the Bookman
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Bush
By Ruby M. Ayres
Jobbe Merrill
Chapter
Ura
Willys-Overland Pacific Company
Wrigleys
Unitec
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