Chloe Chooses Independence Over Family Duty
Chloe deserts traditional care to pursue personal autonomy aided by Sabra and Mrs. Gage. The plan to send Billy away tests mother daughter bonds as Chloe faces growing independence and a yacht as escape. Tensions rise over who sacrifices for Sabra's Eugenics Society tour while Chloe insists on her own path.
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Chloe
The
Eugenics Society
Sabra
Eugenica Society
Billy
West
Mia
Gage
Alice Murray
Long Island
Mary
Toto
Mrs. Gage
Five-Thank God Senate Reforms Mothers Pension Bill
The state senate voted overwhelmingly to restore a humane mothers pension for children of deserted mothers, restoring parity with widows and families of convicts or the insane. Five senators opposed the amendment: Taylor King, Jones Pierce, Barnes Cowlitz, French Clarke, and Cox Walla Walla.
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State Senate
Taylor
King County
Jones
Pierce
Barnes
Cowlitz
French
Clarke
Cox
Walla Walla
Officials Silenced as Star Spangled Banner Frustrates City Hall
Mildred Beverly presented the song request to city officials on Friday while C. Allen Dale remained unseen. The moment drew humor and sadness as representatives struggled to repeat the anthem.
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Mildred Beverly
C. Allen Dale
Civil service bill aims to curb county spoils system
The piece argues E BILL 69 would place county employees under civil service, reducing political spoils and improving efficiency. It cites Seattle workers outperforming county ones due to qualification tests. It advocates passage, condemns county pull, and notes March trials of alcohol and I W W as distractions from war.
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Seattle
Public response to Wilson act sparks mixed feelings
A semiofficial French perspective balks at Wilson's policy while Americans regret the breach with Germany. The piece notes no triumph in the shift, cites peace goals, and mentions Spain's King Alfonso and a potential Swiss diplomatic role amid war weariness.
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Germany
America
Not a Better Way to Enforce Health Rules Across Borders
A fragment questions health policy methods requiring women to bathe in vinegar and gasoline before crossing the border, wondering about public health conservation without such coercive measures. It contrasts potential treatment by American authorities at Buffalo or Detroit with similar demands on travelers.
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el Paso
Buffalo
Detroit
Local Limerick Contest Hints At Prizes And Sidelights
The piece notes the limerick contest closes Saturday with a Monday winner announcement to come. It mentions possible prizes such as theatre seats and teases further next week events. It recalls a humorous aside about a diamond ring custom and local editor’s remarks.
Letters to the Editor NEEDED LAWS
Citizens critique taxation of logged-off lands and call for a dry law amendment. J. M. Lempens urges fair property taxes and criticizes liquor raid practices. Mrs. Lon Wallet endorses President Wilson and living names. Frank E. Read defends flag reverence and seeks accountability.
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the Star
Seattle Star
King County
State of Washington
Northwest
Seattle
J. M. Lempens
21St Ave
President Wilson
Lon Wallet
Woodlawn Ave
Mt. Rainier Should Stay Tacoma’s Mountain
The Star criticizes legislators debating a name change for Mt. Rainier urging them to act for democracy and keep the historic Tacoma name. The writer argues the mountain’s world wide recognition and simple, meaningful name should endure against quirks of fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Mr. Rainier
Tacoma
Mt. Tacoma
Geographic Board
Red Cross Campaign Urges Seattle Membership Drive
Livingstone Stedman, president, urges Seattle citizens to join the American National Red Cross to support a Navy base hospital unit and national relief efforts. The appeal emphasizes duty to humanity and country alongside financial considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Seattle
American Red Cross
Navy Base
American National Red Cross Association
Livingstone, Stedman
Homesteader Seeks Help Over Lands Fraud Claim
A homesteader writes to The Star alleging land fraud by former U S land commissioner Binger Hermann. He asks the claimant to communicate with Charles Shubi at 2223 Fairview Ave or Capitol 2831 after 7 pm for potentially valuable information.
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The
Star
Binger Hermann
U. S
Charles Shubi
Fairview Ave
Capitol
Letters to Crusthin on Americanism and love tests
A reader attacks the fetishization of national symbols and ragtime music, arguing for balance with world beauty, then a short reply discusses patriotism and a personal view on virtue in dating. A subsequent letter offers a concise test for love based on marriage intent.
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Mise Grey
America
E. S
L. C. Smith
Rebel sympathizer writes to Cynthia on respect and independence
A reader agrees with the controversial voice Rebel and argues that a self respecting girl does not “have the fellows.” She says she values independence and enjoys time with girl friends without a man tied to her apron strings. The letter hints at social pressures and expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Grey
Cynthia
Ril
Adam
Cleaning a white chinchilla coat for spring
If the coat is badly soiled, send it to a first class cleaning establishment. Do not wash or sponge it with water as that will ruin the fur. Instead mix salt and corn meal and scrub the coat, then brush it well with a clean clothes brush or whisk broom.
What a Boy Means by She's Too Fast or Too Slow
The speaker suggests the phrase may refer to a girl being too flighty or forward when fast, or too dull and uninteresting when slow. The meaning is a guess based on context and slang use.
Eskimo to Become A Citizen of U. S.
Wallace the Eskimo brought here years ago by Rear Admiral Peary has filed his first papers to become a United States citizen. He will renounce allegiance to the king of Denmark.
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Wallace
Peary
United States
Denmark
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