This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1922
Page
11
Essay argues Seattle must make its Puget Sound crab famous to boost tourism and local economy. It notes crab’s unique size and flavor, compares regional specialties, and urges capitalizing on the dish as a distinctive epicurean asset for the city.
The text clusters public speech fragments praising government limits and business efficiency, urging duty and sacrifice. It weaves references to Harding era policy, the Doughboys, and prophetic appeals, with stray lines about workers, engines, and social advice for bachelors.
An opinion piece argues for a U S law forcing 3 to 60 percent of immigrants to travel on American ships to boost the merchant marine. It warns of potential English retaliation and stresses self restraint and law as needed for national progress.
The article recalls Idaho Senator Borah promoting a peace program in spring 1971 as an evangelist urging disarmament led by the United States. He inspired broad support, prompting a Washington conference called by President Harding, described as a success by The Star.
A young married man in Los Angeles forges a $5 note under dire poverty. From prison he learns of a $500,000 inheritance from a London aunt. The piece contrasts hardship and luck, with a line about winter and spring and a call for honesty amid political rhetoric.
The 1970 census reports 1,600 husbands and 12,2304 wives aged 15 in the nation. It notes rising awareness among youths of marriage risk and cautions in choosing mates. Mention of state prison licenses and suspicions about teen driving behavior follow, ending with a hometown sign-off remark about spring.
A reader letter mocks reformers who target moral behavior while overlooking their own flaws. The writer argues against bans on teachers smoking and wider prohibition ideas, urging humility and self-critique over zeal. The missive closes with a religious appeal and signs off as G. B. H. Hurt.
A letter titled Watch the Civil Service Board was published with a forged author by D Flemming of 411% Third Ave. He disclaims authorship and offers a $100 reward for the writer, requesting publication and stating he knows of no one at 1405 Third Ave. The editor notes another D Fiem ming nearby at 141% Third Ave.
A reader named Wenhad Adams from Spokane critiques a public land settlement plan. He argues the 23 department rules impede settlers and fear of high costs, urging open public scrutiny and honest critique of the project.
Ivar Haglund of Seattle argues for moral and spiritual education in schools alongside academics. He says all creeds share common values and education should promote harmony, kindness, and tolerance to reduce worry and bustle among students. He urges teaching gentleness to foster real happiness.
The Star argues for smaller scale irrigation around Pasco reachable by gravity from the Columbia River. It notes low-cost water access could reduce crop failures and allow year round production. The piece cites Burbank as a model where a longer growing season enables four hay crops and diversifies crops including grains fruit hay and roots.
J G Porter of Walla Walla argues irrigation for sugar beets via gravity flow from the Columbia river. He urges Chambers of Commerce and Congress to back the Smith McNary bill and secure water, refineries, and local employment through a funded reclamation project.
Letter to The Star applauds Chief Searing for removing two patrolmen linked to a bribe charge. The writer criticizes a Prussian attitude at times but defends most officers as honest and urges officials to do their duty or resign.
A LETTER argues against stuffing or caging eagles by taxidermists A IL and Irvin George. It rails at pampered captivity and cruelty to wild birds claiming the eagle is not a peaceful symbol and condemns protracted misery for amusement.
A fragment debate on cruelty to animals, wildlife, and human responsibility. It contrasts exploitation of beasts with calls for humane treatment, noting grim traditions and the need for better education and art to portray living creatures without suffering.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.