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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1921
Page
22
A reader questions age and eligibility rules across employment and service programs from 18 to 50. They argue for humane policy, tax proposals, and a separation of public business from private profits, urging rail, postal, and military reforms and a nickel economy.
Pastor P A Klein of Dunlap Baptist Church writes in The Star criticizing editor John W Holway for differing views on prophetic claims. He argues Jesus warned against false Christs and lodges, urging readers to reject self serving religious fables and deceptive teachings.
A reader criticizes rising prices from bootblacks soda fountains and streetcar fares postwar. He urges restoring 5 cent shines, 5 cent sodas, and affordable travel to preserve childhood memories and attract customers, warning against profiteering by vendors and transit bosses.
In Seattle readers defend the street railway over cars arguing the system works well and should not be scrapped. They note cold winter conditions could be eased with simple fixes but oppose spending millions on new equipment. A resident from Sixth Avenue N Fi compares past and present city railways to justify keeping the current system.
Charles W. White of Gold Bar Washington argues for benevolent capitalism that balances profit with labor welfare. He cites Henry Ford as an example of rewarding workers and improving conditions, urging capitalists to sacrifice profits when humanity's needs demand it to serve the greatest number.
A critic argues labor justifies capital and questions private capital as earned earnings withheld from workers. He contends capital depends on labor and that capitalists have moral right to profits, but governments need not shelter businesses like construction.
Maude Sweetman urges Seattle civic groups and lumbermen to salvage 1918 Spruce Production corp properties in Clallam County. She cites a 36 mile railroad and a Port Angeles sawmill built for wartime spruce transport, nearly finished before armistice, now deteriorating and unsold. She argues the line could save billions in logs from the 1921 storm and reduce unemployment, urging cooperation to prevent loss of millions.
Description notes well polished vanity cases covered in panther grain cobra grain and spider grain leather. Fitted with gilt finish powder rouge boxes lipstick and coin purse. Available in brown gray and black tones.
London dispatch reports Bishop Farre of St Alban’s defines a pessimist as a man who wears a belt as well as braces. The quip frames a modern view of optimism and caution reflected in religious commentary.
Community members on Brandon Street between Flannier Avenue and 54th Avenue report persistent mud and unsafe conditions due to vacant property and unfulfilled improvements. They cite open sewers at the Whitworth school and ongoing health issues from inadequate sanitation. They urge inspection and action by city departments.
A reader laments insanitary district conditions including clogged sewers and muddy streets hindering trucks. The letter notes children receiving anti-toxin, schools disrupted, and contrasts county road upkeep with town street neglect as part of a better city appeal.
Report from Orange New Jersey notes a flea plague afflicting cats and dogs. relief measures fail while bites persist. Authors say fleas continue to trouble pets, but mosquitoes seem reduced as colder weather approaches.
Basle December 2 reports a Western Switzerland storm left the ground covered with toadstools and sparked superstitious belief of a national disaster omen.
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