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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1922
Page
11
A fragment from a Mall Gazette style view argues that surplus from farms mines and industry should eliminate hunger, noting vast exports of coal oil cotton and more. It contrasts abundance with hunger and criticizes distribution systems while reflecting social 1920s era concerns and aphorisms about love and marriage.
The item notes poll tax failures shift burden to small property owners. It cites state records and criticizes the poll tax as ineffective, mentioning a rent dispute with the attorney general’s office and a lease expiring on June 15. The remark is attributed to Senator Amenot (K.) and criticizes government funding methods.
A reader improves on the author by underscoring text or writing notes in the margin. Librarians note most edits are punctuation changes. Some readers show intense interest while others miss genuine appreciation.
A man bequeaths 310000 to the daughter who refused his marriage proposal. The act reflects enduring kindness and gratitude, while the story notes ongoing memory of the suitor’s generosity.
Haynes argues to assign a time for the boote legger while discussing the broader prohibition era schedule. The remark prompts closer scrutiny of timing and enforcement implications.
Health commissioner Dr. Reyal S Copeland notes near extinction risk for first families as New York City shows very low birth rates in fashionable districts. In wealthy areas last year seven births per 1000 residents and 57 per 1000 among foreign-born mothers, signaling social shifts and future lineage concerns.
The city council announces a plenary session where all qualified members must be present to conduct full business. The term plenary derives from Latin plenus meaning full and the notice stresses inclusivity of every member for decisive action.
The writer urges immediate, substantial street repairs rather than patches. He cites downtown paving, charges graft avoidance, notes unemployment could fund work at low wages, and urges the Chamber of Commerce to promote a city of fine boulevards to attract tourists and boost Seattle’s prosperity.
Former U.S. Internal Revenue official writes that a tax column misstates exemptions for dependents. The correction notes that the $400 exemption applies only when net income is $5,000 or less, and penalties apply for excess deductions plus interest and potential loss of installment privileges. He says the error lies in the copy supplied by the government.
The piece argues that major brands like Royal Baking Powder and Baker's Cocoa thrive through heavy advertising and quality, noting that deaths reduce customers while ads keep drawing new housekeepers. It advocates forming a manufacturers advertising club with a single treasurer to fund monthly promotions.
A notice in the Spokane area offers a $100 prize for a proven smallpox prevention or proof. The call invites any person who believes they can provide or demonstrate the required proof to come forward, with contact attributed to M. F. Myers.
A Newark Anti Vaccination Society member, Albert Marcus, offers 100 dollars to anyone proving smallpox has ever increased after vaccination. The missive accuses the anti vaccination drive of pseudo science while urging timely vaccination for all.
Star reader Russell C. Rhodes argues for reopening jitneys to improve streetcar service and cut waits. He notes poor current service and ongoing fares, and says jitneys could employ about 500 men while restoring reliability. Readers invited to respond.
Letter from K. J. D. of Bremerton laments lack of federal compensation for Puget Sound Indians. He notes lost lands, halted fishing and hunting, and near starvation while Indians in Montana and eastern states have received payments. Calls for settlement by government.
An advertisement claims Tiberty repairs extend shoe life at 1622 First Ave, urging customers to trust local cobbler services for lasting footwear.
A letter urges an advertising man and a clerk to secure two full pages in Monday Wednesday and Friday editions excluding Sunday. It argues wholesalers buy carloads and warns Anes to adopt a strong, broad daily newspaper campaign to keep the public aware of their products and foster big business results. The note compares investing to a stock broker and emphasizes mass distribution through papers.
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