Letters From Readers Discuss Various Topics of Interest
The Star prints letters on shipyard quarantines and labor fears, with A B Johnson of Ward B, City Stockade, Béiter claiming detention due to a grudge. A second reader L Barbo of 1600 Elliott Ave criticizes Kniver Bill prayers and mocks temperance and酒house revival.
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Star
the Star
The
Melride
A. B. Johnson
Ward B
City Stockade
Béiter
Kniver Bill
Mary MacLean
Potsdam
Mary Mac
Hell
Formitt
Ll. Barbo
Elliott Ave
Premier Aviator Thrills Seattle Despite Red Tape
A reader laments rising rents in Seattle apartments blaming rental agencies and confronts a new tenant class, the lessee, who plans steep increases. The letter notes a 50 percent hike proposed by a new owner and urges city and state action to prevent profiteering harming workers and servicemembers.
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Premier Aviator
Seattle
Moster Star
God Save the Mark
Croesus
Uncle Sam
Uncle Bam
Star
Sherman
War time wages and expenses raise fair play concerns
A shipyard worker urges editor and readers to support fair play by volunteers pledging to limit spending to earned wages. The writer claims 90 days will prove the line about $4 a day not sufficing for a family, cites rising rent and prewar costs, insurance, and limited leisure, all affecting a family of four.
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Fair Play
the Star
Mfe
Espetr
F.C
Chamber Presses City on Taxes and Wages
The Cham ber of Commerce urges the city to keep taxes low while noting city employees seek higher wages. They argue that cost of living rises cannot be solved by tax cuts alone and call for government action to curb living costs.
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the Star
Chamer of Commerce
Ippecht
Chamber
Landlord Editor seeks thrift stamp guidance in Seattle
A Seattle resident and her husband, both committed to thrift and patriotism, describe their plan to economize and participate in Uncle Sam's thrift stamp and bond program, asking for practical steps and advice. The letter reflects wartime homefront efforts and personal budgeting questions.
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the Star
Seattle
Sam
Boeing test pilot Edward Hubbard denied front-line service
Edward Hubbard, official Boeing test pilot and former Rockwell Field instructor, tests new aircraft from Seattle hangars. Despite spectacular Immelman maneuvers over Roanoke and Lake Union, he cannot join frontline service due to lack of two years of college education or an equivalent background in trigonometry and physics. He accepts the rule without rancor and notes his role training leading pilots who may soon sail for Uncle Sam.
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Immelman
Seattle
Edward Hubbard
Boeing Airplane Company
United States Naval Department
Naval
Roanoke
Lake Union
Hubbard
War Department
Uncle Sam
Liberty Bond Dilemma Pushes Paying or Ceasing
A reader states they have reached the limit of their finances and must choose between meeting the high rent and continuing payments on Liberty bonds or ceasing Liberty bond payments to cover living costs.
Extra tribute to the rent hog in Seattle plea
A Mrs Ella Dix laments dire finances in Seattle and calls for action against the Kaiser. She declares willingness to sacrifice everything to end the war burden and equates current rulers with hogs, urging patriotic citizens to resist.
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Kaiser
Seattle
Ella DIX
Seattle readers urged to aid soldiers with cheaper travel and free or cheap services
A shipyard worker calls for action to help service members in Seattle. He urges securing vacant land for tents near the yards, improving rooming houses, and boycotting overcharging establishments. He cites Chicago as an example of generous hospitality and asks Seattle committees to start free shows and meals for enlisted men.
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the Star
Board of Health
Seattle
Saiior
Chicago
Northwestern Depot
Patriot profiteers and rent protests in The Star
Letters from readers decry profiteering in prices and rents during wartime. Citizens urge action on fuel, groceries, and apartment rates while noting the impact on families with enlisted husbands and war bonds. A rent hog victim calls for remedies amid national sacrifice.
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the Star
Waldorf
Liberty
Hanson
France
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Tailored Ready CO
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Camp Lewis
Bremerton
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Copenhagen
Fraser-Paterson Co
Evora
Silvertone
Bolivia
Eppo
Flere
Jersey
laser-Paterson Co
Peter Thompson
Justin
D.C
F.P. Co
Empire Mortgage Loan Co
J. Brown
Orpheum
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