General Sherman Redwoods Trip Echoes Personal Reproach
A reflective travel piece laments overrating the General Sherman tree while contrasting it with global giants and ancient oaks. The author jokes about legal action and mock reproach toward Uncle Sam, interwoven with musings on nature, aging trees, and a blend of quotations and anecdotes.
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General Sherman
Sequoia
Uncle Sam
England
Orient
Sherman
Moro Rock
3 800 Die Today and 6 500 Babies Are Born in America
An essay cites daily mortality and birth figures to frame humanity’s scale. It notes 3,800 Americans die each day, 6,500 babies are born, and about 2,400,000 births occur yearly, with global death totals about twenty times higher. It reflects on life's journey and humility before mortality.
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Yan
Earth
America
Humanity
Advice for back country apple growers amid rail disruption
The piece urges farmers to pick and box apples, advertise locally with honest notes about hand-picked, keepsake fruit, and price fairly to move the crop. It warns against selling to city traders for almost nothing and notes the need to promote health with apples. The text also briefly mentions unrelated items about Eskimos and miners.
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Armers
Apple Farmer’s
Rail Freight Upbeat Despite Coal Shortages And Slowed Mills
In the week ending Aug 5 railroads loaded 851351 freight cars, only 20722 below the 1919 pace when business ran hot. Steel mills run at 55 percent due to fuel, but this is temporary. A movie star was arrested for speeding with his wife present.
LINTOR Suggests Elimination Lottery Editor The star
An old politician argues that three candidates should abandon personal aims and agree to an elimination lottery to decide the U S Senate race. He notes two-thirds oppose Poindexter and suggests the trio draw names to unite against him, or withdraw.
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Poindexter
A Word About Seattle Police Chief Remarks
A reader voices concern about Seattle police practices and honesty among officers. The letter questions leadership since officers remain under the same charges and scrutiny shows higher protection costs while civilians face harsh penalties near Matthews' church area.
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Matthews
Cornwall
Tax budget debate and meter reader pay inquiry
In a letter to The Star MES ANNE B STEWART questions city budgeting priorities and probes meter reader salaries. She notes a discrepancy between $90 and $125 monthly wages and asks who benefits and how many positions are affected, urging scrutiny of the budget and emergency funds.
Denies New Crop of Drinkers in Prohibition Debate
A reader questions an editorial on prohibition arguing that claims of widespread drinking after Volstead are unproven. The letter cites sources denying increased drinkers, accuses liquor groups of funding misleading propaganda, and questions editorial motives and coverage.
Official Buses vs Streetcars Sparks City Debate
A reader claims a city official rides a street car and urges an ordinance restricting use of street transit by officials to save taxpayer funds. The letter argues officials should rely on public autom amenities and keep vehicles off pedestrians routes.
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the Star
City Officials Observe Streetcar Conditions
A reader recalls a recent streetcar ride and the dirt and inconveniences faced by the public. The agent suggests officials should act to improve service, noting a stenographer’s ruined dress after a ride and the need for clean cars and better maintenance.
Public transport token craze sparks mixed views on streetcars
A letter argues for token sales and public ownership over city streetcars, praising the system while noting flaws. It contends riders tolerate inefficiencies for affordable tokens, commends hard working crews, and cites entertainment in waiting and chasing trolleys. The writer, A. Casil, defends officials’ approach.
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Traction Company
Tsa
A. Casil
Paul Replies to Accusations on County Appraisals and Insurance
In a letter to the editor the author clarifies that he makes no charges against Mr. George McFarlane or other candidates. He cites records showing McFarlane as a board appointee earning about 2100 annually and defends his firm Kin near Paul & Co. as entitled to commissions on county insurance. He explains insurance premiums handled since 1915 amount to about 15237.78 with a 6 percent commission for his firm and 85 percent for the companies, with current profits around 96.30 per year. He acknowledges receiving warrants for appraisal services in 1920 21 and 22 totaling 1479.20, charged to the special districts, not King County.
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George McFarlane
Republian
McFarlane
Board of County Commissioners
King County
Kinnear, Paul & Co
Ecity
Appraiser Denies Pay Roll Accusations in County Merits
Frank H. Paul defends his record on the county appraisal board and county insurance work. He rejects claims of payroll participation, stating he has not drawn pay except for special road and drainage district work in 20 years and demands a retraction.
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McFarlane
Frank H. Paul
Clam Eating Contest Mentioned At Jones Chop House
In 1900 a narrator recalls eating 86 big Eastern clams at Jones Chop House in Norfolk Virginia while a rival consumed 30 Lynnhaven oysters and quit. The speaker notes stomach distress after about 40 clams but continued eating.
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Eafter the Star
Jones’ Chop House
Norfolk
Lynnhaven
Record Pace Hit by Norfolk Writer Bob Paulding
In Norfolk Virginia a public figure notes reaching the 86 mark, claiming a past period of no work lasting three months and reporting recovery, addressed to Royal in Washington.
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Norfolk, Va
Dear John Letter Praises Seattle While Poking Fun At NYC
A letter to John defending Seattle against Henry Mencken and the New York Smart Set calls out the pretensions of New York as a drunken city. The writer boasts local civic strengths including fire and police departments, streetcars, home ownership plans, a poll tax, and two women on the city council, and recalls meeting at Ballard.
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the Star
John
Mencken
New York
Henry
U. S
Thin Gt
Glorious Nation
Seattle
Sound
Tacoma
St.ears
Ford
Ballard
Bethel Planet
Brain Teaser Solves Nine Digit Cipher Riddle
Puzzlers attempt to order nine digits by clues about thirds and central groups. The text hints a cipher where digits form a sequence from a riddle about a henpecked husband and a ten based cipher.
Editor Henry Faced with Opposition Paper in Town
A letter discusses Henry's controversial publication and its impact on subscribers and ad revenue. The writer predicts a rival paper and suggests a frank talk with Henry, noting ties to author Mr. Lewis and Main Street. The note ends with a question about advertising during a dry spell.
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Henry
Ada
Menchin
Gils
Lewis
Main Street
Seattle
U. S
Berg
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Stewart
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Petter
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Avridge Mann
American Red Cross
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Royal, Wash
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Standard Oil
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