Poindexter and the Senate Seat Clash Draws Lessons from 1912
A historic Air of power plays in the senate race is noted as the old guard backs T. S. Newberry with 200000 spent. Senator Miles Poindexter is watched for shifts since 1912 when Isaac Stephenson faced a corruption charge and calls for voiding the election were debated amid public dissatisfaction and party gains.
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Amateur Economist on debt and deflation concerns
A reader letter discusses deflation's impact and notes a doubling of the national debt in the past year. The writer uses streetcar straps as a metaphor for resilience and questions if a New Year bailout could spark reforms.
Yankee Sound Stage To Drive India Steel Venture
A new company with 100 million dollars capital aims to produce 790000 tons of pig iron and 450000 tons of finished steel annually in India. The U and Steel Corporation of India Ltd is among English names backing the venture as attention shifts to industrial growth and economic trends in the modded epoch.
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India
U. & Steel Corporation of India, Ltd
Rag Carpet Made From Family Rags Shared By Children
A mother wove a rag carpet from saved rags collected over years. The scraps came from all the children’s clothes and were washed, sorted, and cut to width for the kids to use.
Letter from reader seeks a cheerful correspondent in Seattle
A subscriber asks for help finding a cheerful, sociable companion. The writer Barbara Nomntit signs with General Delivery Seattle, hoping to meet a kind, fun person.
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Barbara Nomntit
Seattia
Women Drivers Demand Fair Parking After Car Row
A Star letter writer defends women drivers against a male critic who blames them for parking issues. She notes men often cause accidents and that hour parking rules favor women, who she says drive cautiously while shopping downtown.
Generous Offer for Needy Family Seeks Help
A couple offers their flat with room for a child to play and attend school. They propose free board, clothes, carfare, and a movie for a mother and child, with no washing or ironing. They request anonymity and ask to be contacted at Garfield 3185-2 between 4 pm and 2 am.
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Two Years and Road Unfinished
Letter from Mark Newell of Harper Washington to The Star discussing Kitsap County road bonds, delayed completion, and the public debate over beach road improvements. He compliments readers and editors while acknowledging criticism and urging patience as the road project advances.
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Mark Newell
Harper
Our National Debt Doubles in Past Year
A historical note argues the national debt has doubled in about 18 months when measured against wealth forms like gold and crops. It warns deflation hurts labor while debt grows, asking who profits and whether natural laws or vested interests drive inflationary pressure.
Local Dentist Promises Big Savings on Dental Work
An advertisement from Brown at 106 Colamine Street claims to save customers a dollar for every dollar spent on dental services. The misspelled note promises 6¢ per unit of work and urges readers to seek cheaper dental care.
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