Clean Cut Contest in 35th Senate District Primary
In the Republican primary a sharp contest unfolds between Robert Grass, longtime opponent of the public machine, and Alice M. Lord, a Seattle labor and civic leader. Grass lacks Olympia record, while Lord is seen as a candid, active figure. The district ballot lists only these two names, highlighting a clear issue distinction for voters. A side note mentions that American women are widely noted for haute fashion this season with gowns reportedly costing up to $500,000, a remark tied to the era's social emphasis.
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Robert Grass
Alice M. Lord
Seattle
Grass
Olympia
Miss Lord
Ship Subsidy Bill Is Dead Moribund After Postponement
President Harding agrees to delay action on the ship subsidy bill. The piece would likely fail as written, draining public funds for favored shippers. It offered little accountability or broad access, omitting guarantees for the public good or wartime navy support.
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Harding
America
Department
Marine
Fletcher
Speculative War of Ferns and Armor in Hawaii
A humorous, chaotic prose snippet mocks battles in Hawaii between Japanese forces and a character named Syagrius Fulvataris who wears armor to guard a landscape. It critiques monopolies, imports, and an Australian chewer of armor, ending with Sen. Jones on aluminum control and national industry.
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Hawaii
As Fulvataris
Jon Seaeeny
Achilles
Syagrius Fulvataris
Australia
Isch
Syagrius
Aluminum Co
America
Sen. Jones
N. Mex
Passing of Micky Collins and the Irish Free State’s fate
The piece mourns the assassination of Collins and notes the impact on Ireland's leadership with Griffith and Collins gone. It argues Collins' legacy could deter enemies of peace and influence public opinion amid national upheaval, while musing on unrelated, garbled notes about Johnstown and Greenwich.
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Micky
Collins
Michael Collins
Irish Free State
Ireland
de Valera
England
Free State
Arthur Griffith
Congress Laughter Over Tariff Bill Frustrates Critics
A news dispatch notes laughter in Congress as the senate doctored tariff bill is debated. Critics, including Senator Harrison, say the measure is a joke that lets Europe dodge debts to the United States while praising U.S. trusts and profiteers. Ha ha ha.
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Senate
House
Washington
Europe
America
Congress
Seattle Coal Prices Show Declines Amid Strike End
Wylie Hemphill letters from Palen Market Pacific Coast Coal Co. reports April prices for Black Diamond and other coal in Seattle with declines across eight kinds. He credits Western Washington operators and dealers for ending strike conditions and maintaining market stability.
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Washington
Wylie Hemphild
Palen Mer
Pacific Coast Coal Co
Reducing Living to Simple Terms at the Community Park
In the morning light at the auto park a man encounters two khaki clad girls about 17 who had been sleeping under a tree. They say they walked from New York to the Coast and camped in blankets near the park before dawn. The scene captures a rough depiction of transient life and the dawn routine.
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Baiter the Star
Gucaa
New York
Two Girls Tackle World by Foot With Meager Gear
The passage describes two sturdy women collectively carrying 35 pounds of gear and surviving on simple essentials. They travel on foot, sleeping under the stars, counting themselves capable of matching male wanderers in grit and endurance.
Man She Starts Young and Sparks A New Woman
A fragmented note describes a developing type of woman who works hard and travels, suggesting a bold new era led by resilient individuals. The text references a so called girl tramp who rides and explores the world, hinting at independence and mobility.
Suggestions for Valley Fair Editor The Star
Letter to The Star from a reader proposing two management changes at the Puyallup fair. Recommend employing union labor to avoid being labeled a scab institution and extending Sunday programming to match other days to accommodate those who can only attend on Sundays.
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the Star
W. H H. Paulhamus
Puyallup Fair
Age difference brain teaser puzzle from a newspaper
An instructional brainteaser explains two age difference methods. If a friend is older, subtract your age from 99, have your friend add their age, then remove the first digit and recombine to reveal the age difference. For a younger friend reverse the steps and use 99 as the base.
Philander defined as love making with flirtatious intent
A historical note describes philander as making love in a flirtatious way and notes its Greek roots. It uses an example about autumn and youth on porches, illustrating seasonal flirtation.
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Enterprice Association
United Press Service
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Says & Lomch
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Greenwich, Conn
Bruce
Sen. Harrison
M. Thierry
South Prairie Furnace
Baby Specialists
He Indan
Childres
Tae Orwrau Company
Ash ‘York
Castoria
Centaur
New York City
Berton Braley
Glee Club
Awvridge Mann
Dear Folkx
Wright
Curties Firet
Christopher Columbus
Noah
Mtar
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company
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