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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1922
Page
11
Writers reflect on the old-time country store as a social hub where grandpa and neighbors settled issues around a cracker barrel. They warn progress crowds out this emblem, noting the shift toward mechanized efficiency and giant industries while preserving a memory of barter, jokes, and community life.
The text attributes strong powers to the labor board and notes broad enforcement of its decisions. It reflects public debate on agency authority while the speaker remarks on domestic concerns and current affairs, including China and social issues.
The piece argues Germany remains effectively bankrupt under Allied control of finances and that a formal insolvency might force Europe to a realistic settlement, potentially paying 50 cents on the dollar in hard currency. It also cites unrelated quotes about cider law, biblical verses, and farcical lines.
In an interview Lord Robert Cecil said English parties today have prejudices and preferences but no policies. He severed all party ties in the House of Commons noting the war smashed party politics in England, while in America parties stand for nothing new beyond prejudices.
The term facsimile, pronounced fak sim i le with emphasis on the second syllable, means an exact likeness. It can be a noun or a transitive verb as in facesimile documents, derived from Latin facere and similis, like the Declaration of Independence.
An electrical switch keeps part of a circuit in series in one position and places the same part in parallel with the rest of the circuit when turned into the other contact.
The author ponders human purpose, divinity, and the search for meaning. He argues humans often shape God in their image and recalls the message of love from the Messiah who challenged this, noting humanity’s persistent crucifixion of that idea. He questions civilization’s direction and the value of worldly gain without spiritual integrity.
Grace von Neida urges The Star to enlist aggressive ushers for Wayfarer week after a previous show where disabled patrons faced obstruction and rude remarks. She recalls courteous ushers last year and calls for stronger crowd control to protect attendees in need.
A booster letter criticizes Dr Edwin J Brown for failing to deliver promised nickel fare on the municipally owned transit system. The writer mocks delayed reductions, questions future contract rewrites, and warns of political fallout, signing R E Gardner of 11th Ave N E.
King County voters brace for the legislative race as the state GOP faces a Chehalis convention clash. Ed Sima, aligned with the Hart cabinet, displaced Charles Hebbard to install Douglas as temporary chair and Reed as permanent chair, signaling a centralized machine.
Delegates at the Chehalis gathering accuse the Hart-Poindexter camp of dominating the convention with payroll delegates and plans to control the legislature from Olympia. Observers note Ed Sims’ influence, opposition to the primary system, and calls to return to convention nominations.
The piece notes Ed Sims as a well liked figure representing fishing timber and electrical power interests. It warns voters that Governor Hart's speeches mask large government cost cuts and accuses the Hart machine of nominating representatives to split King county delegation. It emphasizes watching payroll supporters to identify cabinet candidates.
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