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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1921
Page
17
A reflective piece contrasts modern comforts with pioneer hardship. It argues people undervalue progress while lamenting prosperity, citing water, lighting, transportation, and housing as signs of civilization. The author notes lasting intergenerational disparities and social ills tied to wealth.
Attendees witnessed a disgraceful hockey incident in Seattle where a referee ejected Rowe for 10 minutes, with calls for harsher penalties and rule revisions to prevent future fouls. The column condemns violence in sports and contrasts boxing regulation with hockey misconduct.
The Lynden Tribune notes a plea praising Secretary Hoover for aiding Europeans during and after the war and urges national action while condemning the idea that a key technical man must leave his family home nightly. A Lynden farmers’ oddity about paddies is mentioned in passing.
A 1913 census summary shows Russia leading global birthrates at 448 per 1000, with Southern Italy next at 44.2. In the US California records reveal a paradox with white births at 12.3 per 1000 while overall US rate stands higher and Japanese births reach 59.4. The discussion mentions Malthus and concerns about population growth and food supply.
A Green Lake resident questions Mayor Caldwell's $10,000 allotment to freshen Green Lake waters. The writer, a 16 year Seattle aquaint, suggests diverting surplus to aid poor children widows and veterans. He notes his own job at a sawmill earning $9.20 daily and signs as L. F. W. Green Lake District.
A reader blasts high delivery charges and perceived extortion by Western Union. He complains prepaid telegrams lack clear origin, notes outdated practices, and urges identifying state city or town of origin to help recipients decide whether to accept and save fees for families.
Letter to the editor defends hospitalized World War veterans from claims of neglect. It praises local supporters and recounts contributions by individuals and groups, stressing gratitude for kindness and ceremony while noting Uncle Sam remains guardian. The author thanks readers for helping keep morale high at the hospital.
Letter from M Dalmy urging heating for motormen on open end cars on the Phinney and Broadway routes. He argues that heated motorman spaces would improve comfort and efficiency, noting current cold conditions where passengers are warm but crews are exposed.
The Star weighs six and a quarter cent fare as a solution to the street car problem. It suggests funding via token purchases from the council, selling tokens at four cents, limiting sales to peak hours, and converting old copper tokens. The plan aims to aid riders in need, support downtown business and churches, and could raise up to about 20,000 dollars monthly at most.
A fragmented 19th century style guide advises wives to honor husbands with praise and care. It lists ten commandments covering respect, affection, housekeeping, calmness, cooking, tolerance, and cheerful demeanor. The piece closes with a signature line attributed to HANNAH K. MEAGHER of Seattle Washington.
A Seattle taxpayer declares a civic drive to defeat councilmen backing a nickel fare for streetcars. He claims 226 men pledged to organize precincts to vote against any official supporting public funds for streetcars, while downtown merchants push a five cent fare to draw more shoppers.
A retrospective from Dr. WMK Barton notes 1821 as a year of cheap flour six to five dollars a barrel and widespread unemployment. He recalls a hard winter with a frozen Hudson, rising coal use, and shifting US Britain tensions marked by the Andre reburial at Westminster.
Amateur economist debates long term trade balances and debt growth. He cites a 72 billion export gap, projects world debt rising to 170 billion in 25 years, and 176 billion with compounding interest, warning of tariff effects and export slowdown.
A Mount Tacoma Club missive discusses financial figures and plans for Pacific region development. The author references debt and credit projections, calls for a mutually agreed plan, and expresses hope for restoration of American prosperity and cooperation.
Letter from Bild Jones of 4516 Loc tle St attacks streetcar policy showing riders paid five cents per ride, fares rising with car line control and tax burdens of about $500000 shifted to taxpayers. He recalls 20 years ago fares from Pioneer Square to South Park and warns council on upcoming streetcar ordinances.
A Tacoma letter from Northwest Trade Conference president Beattie urges Seattle and Tacoma to unite over restoring Tacoma to the mountain name. The missive argues cooperation will unlock Pacific Northwest tourism and development, noting shared interests and the need to publicize regional assets year round.
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