Split in Budget On Jobs Aid Sparks Public Debate
A budget panel halves a proposed $400,000 job program to $200,000 amid calls from figures like Samuel Gompers and Herbert Hoover to sustain aid. The U S employment service reports 129,205 jobs found in a month, many for ex soldiers, with peak unemployment feared in Jan through Mar. The issue now lies with the house appropriations committee to decide the final allotment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Employment Service
Appropriations Committee
House
Agents Not Lawmakers Debate Reapportionment and Luxuries
A discussion notes that Congress may reapportion after the 1920 census while criticizing lawmakers for acting as district agents. It ponders salary effects, leadership power, and the rise of luxuries, arguing education is the true national luxury and calling for more accessible schooling.
Whisky Catchers Depend On Their Own Supply
A wry saying notes that catching a man with whisky is easy when the catcher possesses the whisky first, implying that possession simplifies accusation or entrapment.
Tax talk on naval ratios and world peace
A columnist argues that naval armament ratios reflect economics and tax burdens rather than peace aims. The piece contends a one ship balance per nation still risks war and cites Japan's pride as a barrier to tax reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Japan
Twins Are Hereditary in the Glasgow Family
In Hope Indiana Mally Glasgow and his wife have two sets of twins confirming heredity. His sister and a girl cousin also bore twins as did their grandmother who had three sets, all living long lives. Expectant mothers learn heredity is real as science has long claimed. The amusing note is the father’s shoe size in slippers.
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Mally Glasgow
Hope
Ind
Glasgow
Letter on The Star readers and banking policy in Seattle
A Star reader defends the paper as impartial and valuable to the people and argues that banks must finance local credit and allow liquidity to revive Seattle commerce. The letter critiques Hedrick and urges banks to loan locally to stimulate activity and prevent stagnation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benke
Hedrick
Recites History of Anti Fights Over Woodland Park Purchase
A letter recalls Seattle debates over Woodland Park purchase for 100000, denouncing the price. It notes prior fights over a city water plant, a 54 inch main, 10 inch pipes, lawn watering bans, and a later 64 inch main and a comfort station at Pike Place. The writer cites newspaper opposition and requests records from that era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodland Park
Seattle
Park
Capitol HI
Lake Washington
Intake
Pio
Heer
W. KR
City Job Test Smears Wheels and Wallets
A reader complains that the civil service board advertised wood workers but handed a wheelwright exam. Applicants paid a dollar to test for cabinet and wagon making, learned the questions were about wheelwright work, and were told a cabinet maker was needed to make wagon wheels. Most walked out, demanding refunds for the misrepresented exam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Board
Beattie Banking Row Sparks Skepticism Over Credit Refusals
The Star letter war continues as Paul Hedrick Jr questions local credit refusals and asks for names of firms with justified complaints. The exchange notes confidence limits on banking information, the reality of reduced lending, renewals versus reduced lines, and cautions against misread foreign bond talk affecting local finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Paul Hedrick, Jr
Beattie
Hedrick
Beattle
Seattle
Ile
Adda
Senat
Brasil
Argen
Sins of Big Business and War Profiteers Urged in Lecture
A Sunday afternoon lecturer charged big business with blocking the sol e bonus bill claiming the U S government owes immense war time sums that could not be paid promptly. He claimed Treasury Secretary Melion profits rose from 50 million to 200.9 million and alleged a 150 million gain at the people’s expense. He linked anti debt moves to Wall Street and claimed a fight against the excess war profits tax and an attack on the agricultural bloc reflect billionaire influence. He invoked the crucified Christ to argue a nation must follow divine law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
U. S
Melion
Wall Street
Republic
Christ Jesus
Old Home Remedy Promises Quick Cough Relief
A traditional cough remedy touts fast relief and low cost. It blends Pinex pine extract with sugar syrup or alternatives like molasses or honey to create a pint mixture that soothes air passages, loosens phlegm, and calms dry coughs. Guards promise satisfaction or money back from The Pinex Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinex Co
Ft. Wayne, Lad
Remembering Christmas Santas and the pull of old days
A nostalgic note recalls Christmas strangers on street corners and the joy of charity. The piece contrasts bygone cheer with present greed and asks what remedy can save people and government as wealth and deception threaten nations and lives.
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Judah
Kingdom of
Palestine
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Seattle Star Press Service
Hy Mall
State of Washington
Iy Carrier
Etty & Month Se
Samuel Gompers
Charley Schwab
Herbert Hoover
Mortimer Fleischacker
Employment Service
Eld
Oklahoma
Europe
Thomas H. Briggs
Teachers’ College
Columbia University
Briggs
Lewis and Clarke
Consid
United States
America
Prof
Mr. Jap
Dad
Ae the
Tribune
Eugene Field
Maud
You
Venus
Westerday
Boston
Anderson
Kodaks
Ganderson Supply
Kermy
Seattu
College of Optics
Burke
Marion
Editor
The
Star
Poli
Stranger
Garsland
Care American Can Co
Banking Credi
Thin Fair City
Peter Witt
Kondon
S&s
Folka
Christman
Girridge Nomad
Pinaud
Pearl Oil
Standard Oil Company
California
Edit Las
Garmel
Ealitod
Evad
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