Readers criticize food waste and price control in Star letters
A flood of letters from East Sound and Seattle readers attacks food waste, wartime economics, and high prices. One writer urges harsher punishment for food dumpers. others criticize unions, highway spending, and monopolies while calling for competition and prudent budgeting during war.
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Robert Hridges
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A Good Appointment For Trade Commissioner Hopes
The piece discusses Ole Hanson of Seattle as a strong candidate to succeed the late Will H Parry as trade commissioner. Endorsements from citizens and the national Democratic chairman bolster his odds. reports from Washington cite a feud with Senator Miles Poindexter as a potential obstacle, though The Star doubts personal differences will block a good appointment.
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Ole Hanson
Seattle
Will H Parry
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Federal Trade Commission
Hanson
Washington
Miles Poindexter
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It Is Fashionable for Women to Buy for Family
James W. Gerard testifies on German experiences and argues women should make shopping for the family fashionable. He criticizes the telephone system for rising costs and notes the role of household purchases in modern life.
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the Star
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Teutonic Alliance
United States of America
James W. Gerard
Ambassao
Germany
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Gardens Rise in New York City Idle Land Under Cultivation
The New York City committee on food gardens reports 800 acres of formerly idle city land now under cultivation. Produce value is estimated around $250000, reflecting a surge in home and community gardening and its potential impact on national food supply.
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York City
Committee On Food Gardens
New York City
Seattle
Gov. Lister
the Star
The Gold Bug Treasure Unearthed by Seven Friends
A group digs up a chest in a cave and uncovers gold and jewels worth about a million and a half dollars. They describe the discovery of ancient coinage, diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, and lavish gold ornaments. The men weigh the haul at dawn and plan to divide the riches while noting the dog Jupiter guarding the site.
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Legrand
Jupiter
Germany
Girl Escapes Twice From Kidnappers in Louisville
Catherine Seay 11, favored niece of two wealthy Louisville women, escaped a stranger twice. In the first attempt a man forced her to ride to a lonely area where two accomplices joined. she broke free during a quarrel. A second abduction was thwarted when the man gagged her but fled as neighbors intervened.
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Louisville
Catherine Seay
Dear EK D K Dear: readers joke about politics and gadgets
A column of light gossip and quips covers mayoral hints about Dr. Matthews and Hi Gill, tall talk, pipe gifts, and the need for platforms. It notes oddities from transit to leather prices, fish skin experiments, mustache crusade, and household hints about gloves and rugs.
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Arising at Last to Move the Hidden Treasure
The narrator states the need to rouse master and valet to remove the treasure before daylight, implying urgency to secure belongings as night ends. The excerpt highlights preparation and the soon approach of morning, signaling a critical step in the treasure’s concealment.
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