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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1922
Page
11
A cartoonist notes a need for a sane middle path between monotony and dissipation after reconstruction. The piece critiques Miles Poindexter siding with Newberry and labels him a reactionary. It cites Edison Kellogg quotes and comments on public morals, temptation, and societal roles.
The piece extols saving money as a path to financial independence and comfort. It credits thrift as essential for old age and rainy days, calling Ben Franklin the greatest advertising manager for thrift and noting National Thrift Week begins on his birth anniversary to inspire savings plans.
In a Beattie community note a writer claims residents sent for and paid Peter Witt, arguing his leadership could serve as president if he were in Ohio. The letter laments Witt's location in Washington and his missed chance to influence major affairs.
A letter from L. G Sadler complains about streetcar conditions. He says fares are high and cars are unheated with open windows, causing passengers to shiver. He alleges conductors are abusive and claims such treatment is common in this city but not in other big cities.
A working man argues that $90 a month is barely enough for a family and questions how a man can cover rent, groceries, clothes, and medicine while supporting two meals with meat fruit and milk for children. He compares living costs in Mima and Beattie and challenges wage critics.
After a tense episode Harold returns to the lean-to transformed and ready for action. Bill arranges Harold’s exit with the undertrappers and warns of trouble if Clearwater remains occupied. Harold’s sharp, wolfish eyes contrast with a neat new appearance as the trio heads toward Virginia, with Bill wrestling between jealousy and duty.
A fragmentary narrative describes a man’s yearning for a departed loved one, glimpses of Virginia eyes, and life changes as burying chimes and an uncle’s fortune shape his pursuit of success. An advertisement for Foley Kidney Pills ends the clipping with a health claim.
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