Rail travel then and now reflects changing thrills
A nostalgic 1889 to present compare on railroad usage and safety. It recalls boyhood depots, No 17 steam engines, and the shift from rail to air travel as the thrill of travel fades. The piece cites 472,000,000 passengers in 1889 and 1,309,000,000 later, noting death risks rising. It includes anecdotes about Washington state claims and a representative Albert Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Harrison
Dillon
State of
Washington
Forest Reserve
Albert Johnson
Washington’s enduring image as founder and leader
The piece portrays George Washington as a tall, strong, thrifty pioneer leader who rose from surveyor to commander of the American army. It notes his democratic spirit, hard work, and resilience through Valley Forge and winter hardships, marking the 190th birthday with lessons for youth and references to inspirational quotes. It also tangentially cites cultural curiosities and a Kansas tobacco day proclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
George
Valley Forge
Obstacles in Way of U S Colonization
A letter by Mr. Dye argues that U S colonization and South American rail and irrigation ventures require not only infrastructure but a coordinated colonization program. He notes capital risk, lack of trained engineers, and English colonial experience as factors shaping success conditions. voters must understand these issues.
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Mr. Dye
South Ameri
Peru
Seattle Capitalista
United States
Dye
England
Letters: Wholesale fruit dumping blamed for price hikes
The Star editor questions a report that Seattle wholesale merchants discard carloads of produce into the bay to keep prices high. The letter from MES calls the practice a crime harming hungry people in Beattie and urges action beyond mere talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star II
Seattle
Beattie
MES
R. H. Higbe
Veteran land schemes draw sharp comparison across borders
John Mack of Bellevue Washington criticizes the Hanford Project in The Star, arguing Canadian Veterans Land Settlement Act better serves needy veterans. He urges public scrutiny and contract revisions to ensure land access and startup loans for veterans without funds.
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Dan Scott
Thore
Eolf
Beott
Hanford
John Mack
Bellevue
Wash
Senator Borah Criticized Over Soldier Bonus Cost
A letter from A. M. Houk argues Senator Borah overstates risks of paying the veteran bonus and questions the claim that the United States cannot afford the estimated 75 billion dollars. Houk asserts the nation is wealthier than ever and that service members deserve compensation.
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Senator Borah
Borah
Eagle Killer Debate Sparks Taxidermist Letter
A taxidermist recounts eight years mounting birds of prey and examining stomach contents. He argues scientific experience supports judging the eagle’s usefulness, citing cases where eagles killed livestock and attacked a woman, challenging views from woodland park observers.
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the Star
Woodland Park
Herke
Abtanum Valley
Yakima County
Eagle Debate and Civic Call in a Red Blooded American Reel
A reader rails against eagle protection and calls for canaries as national emblem shift. He edits political cries urging voters to register, vote for people over party, and clean city government, praising The Star and its fearless editor.
Is Against War Debt Cancellation Critique Letter
A reader condemns canceling wartime debts and praises economist views. The letter argues that taxation burdens stem from graft and waste across city, county, state, and federal governments, noting veterans costs could soar to 95 billion and loan aid to Europe underscores misplaced spending.
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the Star
M. E. Guetafeon
Clark
W. J. Bryan
Vanderuip
Europe
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Jeremiah
Thomas Carlyle
Kansas
Twinkle
Movie Star
U.S
Thtee Times
Healy Holt and Company
Louis Untermeyer
Lytton
Tsters Ca
Aivridge Mann
Polka
Canada’s Way
Congress
A. M. Houk
Rimrock
Naches, Wash
Engie
Ayd
France
Canaries
Weyl
County City
Hurrah
Star
Tom
Bayer
Aanira
Bower Mai
Moneeeater
Ralientien
Utah
Pacific-Northwest
Calass
Arms & Scott
Bayles Brothers
Berea Ave
Capite
Emil Carl
Reinter
Cascade Coal
Northlake
Worth
Cornwall & Sor
Orzeleh
Arlane & CO
E. Green Lake Way
Kenwood
M'Mullen & CO
Ewing & Worth
Godpanrar
Northlake Ave
Orth
Seattle Coal CO
North
Spring Hill Fuel CO
California Ave
West
Sunnyside Coal & Woves
Brone Way
Valley
Rainier
Alaska
Victor Fuel CO
Vining Railroad and
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Garfield
Broad
Main
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