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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1922
Page
4
Conference delegates and Seattle Chamber trustees back a phased state reclamation policy prioritizing smaller projects first. They cite the Smith McNary revolving fund to support about 1,500,000 acres in initial efforts while larger plans remain for later.
The article discusses a no judge debate between Whitman and Washington with Walla Walla likely to participate. The topic is compulsory unemployment insurance modeled on British laws, marking a first for veterans relief and women debaters from Washington. A national sales tax question is set for the Tri State meet March 3.
John H. Pedigo, vice president of the Walla Walla Wal Railway Co, says transferring ownership to Northwestern Improvement Co will boost valley service. Vancouver Community club plans a January 23 smoker at the American Legion hall. Ports Angeles stores relocate and Campfire Girls plan rapid troop organization. Olympia launches broad oyster advertising campaign with 500000 paper insertions. Bucoda widow Mrs Ed Sanford to succeed her late husband as postmaster.
Equity farmers and growers blamed their enemies and agreed to form committees. The Equity Co operative exchange president will name a five member panel to meet with a North Dakota Grain Growers committee to seek an understanding.
The University of Washington contemplates applying a psychology based approach to exams. The plan would allow assessment of more points than the previous pure written format.
A national campaign starts January 16 to raise 1 million dollars to endow Woodrow Wilson awards for distinguished public service. In King county a 5000 dollar effort targets January 22 led by George E. Ryan as foundation chair with H M White on the executive committee and Daniel Kelleher as treasurer. The fund will fund yearly prizes honoring men of notable public service with sepia tone certificates on 9 by 12 inch sheets.
The Seattle Chamber of Commerce trustees endorsed a national bonus for veterans, to be paid in cash or as deferred payments, and sent the action to the national chamber. They urged appropriations for land reclamation, home building, and vocational training for former soldiers.
Springfield Illinois January report says United Mine Workers President Frank Farrington claims Kansas members voted to back him against International President John L. Lewis. The referendum also indicates Illinois miners favor continued support to Alex Howat, former Kanawha miners leader.
Yzekiel McCausland, Northwest pioneer and Indian scout, died Tuesday at age 86 at his home on 262nd Avenue. He helped drive the Olympia Portland stage line, aided homesteaders in Indian fights, and survived attacks with four prospectors. He planned a trip to Alaska before death and is survived by his widow Mary A. McCausland, daughter Mrs. Ti. H. Short of Toppenish, and six grandchildren.
At the annual banquet the Y W C A outlined 1921 work including 4750 free meals 1518 free beds and financial aid to 79 people with 271 children among beneficiaries. Other figures show 24899 girls placed in business 3000 in domestic positions 3104 housed in homes of good influence total membership 6439 and 11416 living accommodations registered. The hotel cafeteria tea room Turkish bath and hair dressing departments are self supporting.
Avery Steele, named constable street commissioner sanitary inspector school attendance officer poundkeeper dog tax collector reinforcement officer and caretaker in Brockville Ontario, earns 200 dollars annually for the service.
The Senate approved a bill to add a dirt farmer as the eighth member of the federal reserve board after defeating a committee referral 17 to 6. President Harding pledged to appoint a practical farmer to the post amid farm bloc support. In Cambridge, Frederick J Hughes, 40, ex-prizefighter and University of Arizona graduate who walked 2,000 miles to enter Harvard, may be refused admittance.
Marshall Taylor manager of the Malte theatre in Bremerton hosted about 40 star carriers and news boys. William Dun can in The Btwel Meart held the boys breath for nearly an hour while Harry Pollard’s comedy kept them laughing. Mr Taylor and J A Guy arranged several entertainments for news boys this season.
The Concentric club will meet Thursday at noon at the Pig in Whistle to hear lectures on the IFT. Members are invited to attend and hear the talks.
In observance of Budget day of Thrift week speakers addressed club and organization gatherings Wednesday morning and afternoon. Among those speaking were Mrs. Henry Landes John Butt ho F Woody and Dean John T. Condon. Thursday will celebrate Insurance day with activities and programs under Beattie Under.
The Chief of Chaplains Col Jonn Axton of the United States Army will visit Lewis early next month. He will conduct chaplain services at the big mentioned location, meeting general conditions and addressing troops.
The day’s program names Cc. A. Henselgrave C. H H. Twien Frank M. Vretwell and A. J. Quig ley as in charge with other days to follow in the inter oe cs aetter. It lists themes such as Own Your Own Home Make a Will and Make a Will day.
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