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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1922
Page
13
A driver, William Emch, picks up three men on Tuesday who intend to rob him. He speeds to Woodland Park to attract police, but none appear. The suspects abandon him after roughing him, while the city records show nearly 400 pedestrians hit by cars since January.
City streets and sewers committee will decide on the Dexter avenue extension plan with three options including rejection or an arterial highway into the North End. The Star argues an improved boulevard from Dexter to First and Virginia would relieve congestion on Westlake and spur growth in Greater Seattle.
The Star supports the Washington State Society resolution urging exclusive use of local architects and contractors for Seattle's new community hotel. The rest of the text mentions weather, social notes, and assorted quips with no solid news details.
George T. Atkins reports embargoes on lines do not affect MKT traffic. He says reduced trains maintained adequate service, passenger and freight handled satisfactorily, and rapid force buildup should restore full operations soon. No embargoes. all business accepted and moving well. Publicize timing information for Washington shippers.
A nurse named Alice M. B. Meyer writes about sewer and street cleanliness concerns in Beattie. She denounces insufficient street sweeping, unhealthy excrement on sidewalks, and a condemned shack housing Japanese residents during the war era, urging better governance and efficiency from officials.
The writer argues churches offer the best solution to youths gathering, noting French girls’ stricter social norms and praising church youth groups like the Christian Endeavor at First Presbyterian. He recalls a pleasant visit, highlighting welcoming, lively young members and worthwhile activities.
A reader complains 110 men removed from the street cleaning force since last November. He denounces Seventh Ave and Columbia 1st as a slum like area with litter on sidewalks, decayed fruit from wagons, and refuse dumped onto parking strips, noting repeated efforts to sweep it back.
The text explains the word coupon, pronounced koo pon with emphasis on the first syllable. It notes the oo sound as in cubs and clarifies that the u is short. A coupon is an interest-claim part of a ticket owed to the holder, derived from the French to cut, and usage examples include a holder entitled to a box seat.
The writer suggests a young person should visit large churches to sing as in other congregations. He believes extended services will widen the youth’s circle of friends and provide uplifting experiences through church life. Marion Fe. John.
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