Miles Bjornstam in Gopher Prairie saga and vanished fate
The passage analyzes Miles Bjornstam the Red Swede from Gopher Prairie as a doomed symbol of nonconformity. It contrasts the town’s smug resistance to reform with Bjornstam’s brave vision and the tragic outcomes of Bea and Olaf, suggesting his fate reflects broader social intolerance. The Star seeks his fate amid town intrigue and radical disillusionment.
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Miles Bjornstam
Gopher Prairie
Bjornstam
Bea
Olaf
Pariah
Carol
Sinclair Lewis
Main Street
the Star
Northwest team challenges East in grit and skill
A spirited message previews a Washington State game against East rivals, urging bold play and pride in Western grit. The piece contrasts Seattle and Western resolve with the East, notes Miles Bjornstam and Main Street reflections, and includes brief vignettes on local names and oddities.
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Washington
Tyre
Jose
Mettie
Seattle
Lo s Last Stand
The piece discusses Canada’s Indian population with 106000 people across Alberta farming 221800 acres and wealth up to 2217 dollars. It reflects on historical dispossession and contrasts white and Indigenous histories with a provocative question about future curiosity.
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Canada
Alberta
The
Orient
Ladies seek short term parking spaces in Seattle
A letter from Mrs C. H. F. complains about men occupying curb spaces all day, blocking shopping access. She urges reserving two to three spaces per block for short visits to stores, noting difficulty finding a half hour parking and carrying purchases several blocks.
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the Star
Saattle
James
Virginia
Het
Praser Paterson
Second
Lenora
Bankers defend Seattle lending and local control stance
A veteran banker answers critics of local banks who accuse Seattle institutions of favoring outside bonds and firms. He argues banks act in community interest, note stock is locally held, and justify investment in bonds and commercial paper for liquidity and safety rather than allegiance to distant interests.
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the Star
Banker and Society
Seattle
Armour
Swift
New York
New York Coutrol
San Francisco
Jas
Ors
Skagit
Cedar River
Neighbors and War Time Neighborliness Reflected
A Beattie bank executive laments loss of neighborliness during wartime. He notes social clubs faded, dress attire changed, and speeches replaced by four minute talks. He urges readers to welcome new neighbors and restore community ties before more houses become strangers.
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Gabriel
Washington
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Doc Will
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Stowbody
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A. Kiss
M. Brace
Legion
Louisa Wells
Lowell
Mas
Lewisa
Louisa
Spain
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Lo’s
Last
Fortune
Tom
John
Ance
Aesters
Bank Man
Death
Alan Seeger
France
Belloy-en-Santerre
Spriggy
WM. BE. Barton
Stroy
Beattie Bank
Beattie
J. R. Binyon
Northwest
First Ave
Uate
Binyon Optical CO
Spring
Seneca
K.C. B
Chester+ fields
Lipostr & Mrers Tobacco Co
Chesterfield the OS Pee Seow
Alent Ae
Post- Intelligencer
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