Why Griffiths Is the Man for Mayor in Ownership Debate
The Star argues public ownership should not be a campaign issue but posits Griffiths as the better mayoral choice. It contends Griffiths would bring a friendly stance toward ownership and strong council leadership, while Erickson in the mayor's chair would weaken the council. The piece notes a gain from Griffiths in the mayor’s office paired with Erickson’s continued council service.
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Griffiths
Erickson
Baby pessimism and a legislative fashion clash
A fragmentary column discusses infant pessimism as habit and atom harmony, promotes National Baby Week starting March 4, and cites a Virginia bill restricting women's dress with ground proximity and neckline limits. It also notes Roosevelt’s jab at Wilson and a bachelor maid’s avowals.
William Blinkens Proposes to Susie in Romantic Fray
In a rustic style scene, William Blinkens asks Susie to marry him after a night of flowers roses and brave talk. Susie delays with a coy demand before replying yes, amid playful bets and a kiss that seals the moment.
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Wensdy
William Blinkens
Wren
Susie
William
Dear Miss Grey readers advised against intermarriage in Kansas
A reader warns a young man about marrying a white woman with one eighth Negro ancestry, recounting a Kansas family where a fair baby girl and a dark boy twin caused the warning. The column also answers readers on Churchill, nails care, engagements, nerves, underage marriage, and obtaining school books.
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Miss Grey
Kansas
Old Folks Need Cascarets for Liver and Bowels
An old fashioned advertising notice promotes Cascarets as a gentle natural tonic to keep bowels active. It claims aging slows activity, urges daily use, and prices a box at 10 cents, saying the product works while you sleep.
Gerald Warman wins essay coin on George Washington
Gerald Warman of Seattle wins this week’s dollar for the best short essay on George Washington. He argues Washington’s enduring stature as a hero, leader and symbol of the nation, citing his early support for independence and presidency.
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Gerald
Geo
Washington
Gerald Warman
Seattle
George Washington
Thrift Theme Contest Promotes Saving with Dollar Prize
Harriet Baughman announces a contest on thrift with a dollar prize. She notes banks urge thrift beyond their business, urging a motto A penny saved is a penny earned. The essay should argue why saving is better than unnecessary spending.
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Harriet Baughman
Harriet
Local Names List Obscure Address Directory Snippet
A fragmented OCR list shows multiple individuals with city and street references across Washington state including Machias Seattle Bellevue Renton Edmonds Monroe and Bellevue. Names include Alfred Young Minnie Russe Marjorie Calligan Clara Barstow Harold Hendrickson Frank Parker Evelyn Holland and Grant Brown among others.
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Alfred Young
Machias
Wash
Minnie Russe
R. Fld
Seattle
Marjorie Calligan
Harriet Baughman
Kenyon
Alfa
Frank Parker
Edmonds
Lester Fey
Monroe
Evelyn Holland
Woodland Park Ave
Alice Hickey
W. 62Nd
Freda Sullivan
Hellevue
Grant Brown
27Th Ave. N
Dear Lorene Madden Seeks Circllette Contest Entry
A girl named Lorene Madden of Everett requests to join the Circle and become a Cir clette after sending in an Uncle Jack contest entry. She lists her age as nine and provides an Everett address at 9608 Grand Avenue.
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Jack
Everett
Grand Ave
Lorene Madden
Lorene
Uncle Jack
Star Circle Letters Spur Thrift Talk at Ballard High
Harriet Baughman of 615 Kenyon Ave and Alice Hickey of 2426 W 62nd St write to Uncle Jack praising Star Circle and urging thrift as a theme for members. Alice, a Ballard High freshman, expresses desire to join and become a regular contributor.
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Jack
Star Circle
Banka
Circleites
Ballard High School
Alice Hickey
W. 62Nd St
Stomach Health Advice From a Noted Authority
A noted authority explains digestion faults from hyper acidity and fermenting food in the stomach. He recommends four ounces of rad salts daily, dissolved in water before breakfast, to neutralize acidity, reduce gas, and promote digestive juices, noting Jad Salts are inexpensive and widely used.
Welfare program partly outlined for city baby exhibit
Dr. Eta G. Stone director of the baby welfare exhibit announces parts of the program to be held at the Bon Marche the week of March 4. The schedule includes sermons Sunday March 4 Par ent Teachers' day Monday moving picture day Tuesday Federation day Wednesday and Institution day Thursday with Dr. Lippincott leading exhibits and lectures.
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Eta G. Stone
City Federation of Women's Clubs
Federation
Lippincott
City Health Department
Morbid resolve and supportive counsel amid medical pain
A patient recalls a grievous surgical setback and a second operation to set a leg plate. Mrs Selwin counsels that desire to die stems from unhappiness, not inability to endure, and urges sharing troubles. Aunt Mary’s resilience is highlighted, stressing human courage amid adversity.
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Mia
Selwin
Margie
Mrs. Selwin
Aunt Mary
Take Up Your Burdens Margie
A speaker urges Margie to carry burdens with courage and resolve. The narrator struggles with choosing which burdens to bear and longs for sunlit relief. The caregiver comforts, easing the moment until sleep ends the scene.
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