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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1922

Page

11

Whose University Is It Debate In The Spokesman Review

The Spokesman Review argues that state universities belong to the entire state and not to Seattle or Eastern Washington alone. It notes educational access should not burden other counties and defends a central university location for statewide benefit. It cites interdependence and urges broader funding equality.

Spokesman-Review Washington Idaho Spokane University of Seattle Ity King County Treasury Lincoln

Paulhamus Defends Principles Over Money in Senate Vote

The piece argues Senator Wesley L. Jones backed Newberry of Michigan, paid for by about $200,000, and claims wealth bought public office. It warns that a government where cash buys seats betrays the American founding and endangers free citizens, urging a government of all people not just the rich.

Paulhamus W. H. Paulhamus Wesley L. Jones Newberry Michigan United States Senate Poindexter U. S. Senate Senate Jones

Newberry slush charges and transport overhead debate

Senator Heflin questions Senator Newberry over Ford slush charges while Senator Caraway notes Newberry’s lack of awareness of campaign details. The debate shifts to U S transport costs as railroads bear 40 to 45 percent overhead, risking higher charges and stalled traffic. Ren La Follette comments on overvaluation and the need to loosen overhead to sustain producer returns.

Ca Central

Mystery of Life in Valladolid Wheat Growth Parade

In Valladolid, Spain, researchers at the agricultural college grew 1 grain of wheat into 12 shoots and repeated the process, yielding 372,000 grains in a year. The piece links this to life’s mystery and fuses unrelated lines about cooking and a beauty-contest winner teaching.

Valladolid Spain Official Agricultural College

The Businesses That Fail In 1971 And Earlier Years

K G Dun and Co credit investigators report 1971 U S business failures total 19652 with a long past of higher numbers in 1915 and 1849. It notes nearly 2 million firms then active and compares failures to a one percent rate. The piece urges focusing on surviving businesses rather than failures and uses a coal dealer metaphor.

K G. Dun & Co America

Baying the Street Lamp and Farm Rent

The department of agriculture announces farm rents average 3 percent of land value after an extensive survey covering one third of farms. The finding suggests tenancy is not the major issue many claim, as the nation contends with broader problems in a period of relative plenty.

Department of Agriculture

Learn a Word Every Day Dastard Definition and Use

Dictionary note defines dastard as a coward who avoids danger. It traces origin to Icelandic daestr and cites companion forms such as dastardly and dastardliness. An example shows a man who refuses aid in danger as a dastard.

How to Hold a Husband and Wife Commands Questioned

A reader derides a proposed set of ten commandments for husbands and wives. The piece notes the absurdity of controlling marital roles and predicts louder debates, ending with a sly jab at endless domestic harmony.

Police Altho

Letters to Editor Fitting the Child to the Work

A reader laments that children are funneled into unsuitable jobs and argues for a system that nurtures different talents so kids can pursue work they love. The letter asks why schools fail to encourage originality and opt for forced, unfit labor.

Bank Hloca and Blocks Letter Sparks Reading Call

A Star letter argues that apathy among American workers allows bankers to control operating capital. The writer, a woman, urges working men and women to read, think, vote intelligently, and engage in public life while discarding party politics for honesty and justice.

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Census Figures for Beattie City Expenditures Clarified

The Bureau of Census explains that city funds include not only the city government but independent divisions like the Beattie school district and port. It notes sinking and other special funds must be included for comparability and that the statistics rely on loan accounts and worksheets to ensure accuracy.

Bettter the Star Bureau of Census Seattle Port of City of Beattie Beattie Tieties Caplain Census Bureau W. M. Steawart Censua

Wilderness Cabin Faith and Resolve in Beattie Rescue

In a remote northern cabin, Virginia Tremont and Bill navigate fear and isolation as they cling to hope of locating Harold. Bill offers care and support while she wrestles despair, planning to endure until rescue and truth emerge.

Till Bron Bon Mutheford Clearwater Tmi Kmutheford Virginia Tremont Kenly Torper Virginia Grizzly River Bill Dill Altho Vesper Etill Tremont Harold

U S Critic Sees America as Noncompetitor in postwar era

Sir Edward Mackay Edgar argues in an English journal that the United States faces severe financial strain, unemployment, and a rigid fiscal system. He claims capital is restricted and American industry cannot easily recover without wiser legislative leadership, while acknowledging some critique may be overstated.

Sir Edward Mackay Edgar Eanglish America U. S Ite Congress Washington American Congress Edgar England

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