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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1922
Page
9
Downtown paving needs action as business streets are in poor condition. Bricks protrude and tire damage and danger at crossings are common. Mud and rough crossings threaten drivers. maintenance and repairs are essential despite tax concerns.
The Star investigates claims about the U S Veterans Bureau regarding disabled soldier Brandon and his mother. It notes past neglect but says current conditions have improved and credits Congressman Hayden for outreach and a corrective inquiry.
The piece notes England’s wedding of Princess Mary set for this month with bridesmaids training and a Westminster Abbey ceremony believed historic after 640 years. It mentions European royal guests including monarchs and crown princes, plus jokes about guests and a plant of luck for the couple.
The daily word MILITANT means engaged in war or combative. It derives from Latin militare meaning to make war. Companion forms include militata and militancy. The term appears in usage illustrating aims to reduce militancy at international conferences.
A poetic meditation on music as a universal force. The speaker envisions music shaping dreams and guiding audible delight beyond mortal sight. Celestial voices and natural elements blend in chorus and orchestra to form the miracle of melody and words.
A letter to the editor from Fred K. Overman of Everett Washington reports receiving a postage free seed package from Miles Poindexter in Washington DC. The note questions what the harvest should be as Poindexter campaigns for reelection following his vote on Treiman Newberry. The seeds included wart beans lettuce radish carrot and beet seeds.
A reader recalls the film Intolerance and reports a Renton real life parallel where a hungry baby is taken by juvenile authorities due to parental unemployment and scarcity. The distressed father pleads for work as the family sacrifices meals to feed the child.
A reader argues that Pallard Beach streetcar service on Western Avenue is frequently delayed when cars and other vehicles park with wheels over the tracks. The writer urges drivers to park away from tracks to improve service, seeking public cooperation.
A speaker denounces narcotics traffickers calling for harsh punishment and rack torture as a warning against the drug trade. The narrator notes the dangerous allure of a pleasure filled world before the confrontation ends with a stark warning. CHARLES L. INGRAM.
The Star article converts Amateur Economist’s question into a hypothetical loans and bonds plan. It outlines a $75,000,900 loan to a Brazilian company to build railroads, with bonds and stock tied to protect investment, yielding at least 7 percent. Funds would flow 80 percent to Brazil, with some U S spending and growth through international routes.
Amateur economist critiques Henry Ford and Ford's finance proposition. Bankers mock the idea, noting past actions and contrasting Edison and Ford's achievements. Senator Ladd hosts a mass meeting proposing higher money circulation to combat slump, while defenders warn against straying from the gold standard.
The plan argues Germany cannot match American quality in rails and rolling stock while outlining a construction budget of about 4.5 million dollars for the roadbed. It proposes sourcing lumber from Seattle and notes how much money and American business would circulate in Brazil and Germany during the three year build and beyond.
A discussion on financing foreign development with American capital, using Brazilian raw materials for German use, and the need to keep open markets. The writer reflects on the Monroe Doctrine, open door, and the role of public opinion in U S foreign policy while urging collective action by Americans to influence trade.
Peter Cooper and editor L A Vincent discuss reconstruction in France, treasury bills and greenbacks, and U S banking policy. The piece critiques gold standard shifts, federal reserve notes, and finance methods while praising Peter Cooper and Henry Ford.
Fragment discusses taking doses of Papes Cold Compound every two hours to relieve cold symptoms. It mentions initial relief from nasal congestion and head pressure, but the text is garbled and hard to interpret for a formal summary.
A playful note on college athletes and fans, describing how they admire a football star’s physique while he keeps his sport hidden beneath ordinary attire. The piece also cites that roughly two thousand Americans migrate monthly to Canada for unspecified reasons.
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