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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1921
Page
9
The piece argues the corrupt practices act is unconstitutional for senatorial and representative primaries, risking repeated Newberry-like scandals. Republican leaders urge rapid new law to restore public trust, urging Congress to act with ability and patriotism over gold.
A column mixes satire on Georges Carpentier being honored by France with an ostentatious nobility scheme and notes on social mobility. It contrasts aristocracy with public service honors, references Japan’s debt, and critiques political questionnaires for candidates, ending with reflections on value, work, and rent.
The text notes how the body adapts to environmental noise, comparing mill workers and city dwellers. It cites Washington property tax figures for 191% and mentions Senator Jones, then laments that the good die young and warns against focusing solely on self interest.
The article discusses German laboratory work toward artificial gold by manipulating electrons. It suggests success could upend the monetary system, potentially replacing metal money with lab produced metals. It argues money as a stable exchange medium hinges on universal acceptance and work value.
Albert A Anderson of 4022imt Ave writes to The Star urging Highland Park school to fund a moving picture machine for educational use. He notes biweekly entertainments and praises principals and teachers for their efforts, asking the community to be fair and give it a chance.
A note from a motorman thanks patrons for cooperation with door and seating issues on the car. He describes how open doors create cold drafts and fogged windows, making it hard to see while the car approaches stops. He suggests keeping doors closed until the car stops to allow passengers to disembark safely.
A letter from M. N. Robinson of 3622 Denemore Ave questions whether lower streetcar fares raise taxes and estimates yearly costs. He argues a small fare change could alter his taxes and contrasts costs for a typical household with higher property taxes.
A letter from Mrs. Annie Besant discussed in the piece argues liberty comes with war’s broader moral frame. Debs, Sinclair and Shaw are cited debating whether freedom can advance amid conflict and tyranny, while Lincoln’s second inaugural is invoked to frame justice behind history’s stage.
A reader review of William Ek. Barton’s If Winter Comes. The critic praises the novel for its strong central character a tragic articulate soul whose ideals outlast personal failure. It notes war business and society fail to understand him, yet he endures with vision and a belated hopeful spring.
The piece argues American ships must recruit Chinese crews to compete with English and Japanese fleets. It notes higher costs for American crews and questions policy to sustain a subsidized merchant fleet. It warns England and Japan will push back and links shipping strategy to exports and national pride.
AIVRIDGE MANN apologizes to his son's Sunday school teacher for an insult uttered during a Christmas day prank. He blames roughneck callers and a noisy telephone for the outburst, noting the laughter never came and the moment ended in awkward silence.
A colorful column blends economic prophecy with a comic riff on doughnuts and human foibles. It contrasts the fate of a growing merchant fleet and export market with a playful meditation on optimism and pessimism as fate, followed by a brief note praising Boldt's Butterhorns in an advertisement.
The passage argues that removing obstructing powers is needed before liberty can rise, opposing Prussia and England while claiming India’s freedom within the empire. It asserts war may end tyrants and strengthen liberty, invoking destiny and divine aid as support for freedom in the context of imperial conflict.
A Seattle reader from 3926 Warsaw St critiques Bill Jones and his "Advice to Councilmen" arguing the city should consider purchasing the streetcar system. The writer compares fares and taxes, claims potential savings with municipal ownership, and urges allowing voter input rather than tax dodging.
The fragmentary text frames a contrast among outlooks. It hints at a dictum about optimism and cynicism, noting a critic’s view of a doughnut and a deeper idealist’s imagined crown of taste.
For over 26 years Edwin J Brown, Seattle's leading dentist, promises quality and workmanship. He will compare prices and save you a dollar for every dollar you pay, offering affordable dent al work at 106 Columbia Street.
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