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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1920
Page
13
The article surveys Earthquake causes and records from historic quakes such as 1703 Yeddo Japan and recent subsurface activity. It cites uncertain theories, including volcanic action and crust movement, and notes a high historical frequency. It adds a humorous aside about older debates and advertises FLORSHEIM shoes at a discount.
The public must ultimately pay for and decide on the street railway issue. Citizens should have a full chance to express their views on the policy and its funding.
A fragmentary column mixes local chatter with a Seattle streetcar funding crisis. It questions bond repayments, fare levels, and the role of a rail expert, urging public input at a March vote on the system’s future. It notes Supt. Henderson bears heavy duties and calls for broader expert oversight.
Readers are prompted with a quiz about Seattle history including who ran the first Elliott Bay ferry and the city’s water reservoirs. The item mentions David Whitcomb, a noted businessman, and notes local retailers purchased about 550 dollars of merchandise from local merchants.
The report lists various sugar prices from $120 to $376 per pound and mentions sugars made from corn cobs ivory nuts dahlia bulbs and other sources. It notes scientific uses and detection of typhoid as a potential justification for costly sugars.
A dialog between Uncle George and Rollo explores how few Americans paid income tax while many owned cars. They note 4 495 114 single and 2 000 000 married earners reporting $1 000 to $2 000 yearly, yet about 6 400 000 owned pleasure cars, implying tax dodges or stretched dollars in 1918 New York and North Carolina.
The piece argues for tariffs to protect American industry as 60 000 pairs of Filipino made shoes arrive in San Francisco at 60 percent of standard price. It warns of cheap Filipino cloth impacting dry goods and suggests independence and tariffs to keep them out, while noting union ethics and political upheaval in a satirical tone.
Fragmentary note cites a guarantee involving Dr Bowls and Cae and a 306 Ueshembie office. The unclear text suggests a formal or legal inquiry or approval step under review with references to an office and date. Further readable context is unavailable.
A speaker in a 6:40 event muses on rouge and color, then recalls Corporal Jim Hughes a domineering husband who suffers boiling rasp berry punishment after a domestic dispute. The piece contrasts vanity with underlying aggression and ends with a casual exchange.
A reader criticizes Councilman Thomson for proposing wage cuts for city workers despite rising costs. The letter argues wages lag behind industry, condemns perceived Kaiserism, and questions who supports salary reductions while street railway funds lag.
MRA John D. Fields and Henry Elliott respond to the vampire question. Fields says public patronage will settle the issue, while Elliott admits lack of informed opinion.
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