Three-member state commissions questioned for expansion
The piece notes that the State Public Service, State Tax, State Industrial Insurance, State Board of Control, and King County commissions each have three members. It questions why these boards, deemed essential, have not been expanded to five members despite claims that larger bodies may be more efficient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Public Service Commission
State Tax Commission
State Industrial Insurance Commission
State Board of Control
King County Commission
Chamber OF Commerce
Port Commission
Ayres
Indictment of United Mine Workers prompts labor market debate
The piece questions use of Sherman antitrust rules against union restraint and price fixing while urging recall of port commissioners under a new law. It notes past failures to jail monopolists and warns about expanding boards beyond three members, stressing limits and voter power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers
Uncle Sam
Scrambled Trusts and Port Politics Stir Public Debate
Attorney General McReynolds questions dissolving Standard Oil and Tobacco trusts via pro rata stock splits, urging fuller unscrambling. The piece warns of stock consolidation by big holders and suggests jail for certain unlawful acts. It notes New Jersey targets and port commission expansion in San Francisco, criticizing “Port Pirates” seeking control and public funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McReynolds
Mr. Morgan
New Jersey
The Promised Land of Endless Summer Pleasures
A satirical travel tone describes a dream locale of perpetual sun and leisure. It praises cool weather bands and social scenes, hints at Seattle and Port Pirates reference, and ends with provocative questions about citizenship and land policy.
Resinol Promises Quick Pimple Relief and Skin Remedies
For 18 years Resinol has been a doctor's remedy for eczema ringworm rashes and other eruptions. Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap ease itching and are sold by druggists. For samples write to Dept 418 Resinol Baltimore Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Resinol
Baltimore
Baby Day in Bruin Town Celebrates Young Cubs
The story portrays Bruin Town's Baby Day with Father Bruin, Mother bears, and young cubs in a festive scene. Artist Verbeck inspired the event, as townsfolk applaud the participants and speculate who will win the prize among the adorable bears in a lighthearted, playful tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verbeck
Bruin Town
The Hermit of South Oak Hill and Garden Queries
A jumble of humorous dialogue and letters includes a man claiming the title Hermit of South Oak Hill earning 16 a week, as well as garden questions about wallflowers and cabbage. It weaves in humorous anecdotes from various papers and columns, with brief notes on etiquette, fashion, and social scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Oak Hill
Circle Club to Announce Bigger Prizes for Obelle Contest
The Circle club plans a forthcoming announcement about increased weekly prizes for the Obelle boys and girls competition. Membership has grown rapidly, prompting Uncle Jack to raise the prize values from candy to more substantial rewards.
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Circle Club
Circle
Circleites
Uncle Jack
Motto Contest Awards Honor to Star Circle Members
Ninety eight Circle members submitted mottoes for the contest closing Friday June 6. Gladya Wilson of 123 N 65th Ave won a pound box of candy with Hitch Your Wagon to a Star. Honorary mentions go to Selina and Alice Stewart and others including Mary Lee Mary Luske Anna Hayner Beatrice Smith Carl Johnson Floyd Tempo Cecil Bloomfield Ruth Purrington and Harold Ruthroff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Circle Club
Gladya Wilson
Jesse Raines
Bulton
Wash
Selina
Alice Stewart
Ali
Selina Stewart
Mary Lee
Mary Luske
Lynden
Anna Hayner
Pine St
Beatrice Smith
Whitman Av
Carl Johnson
N. E
Floyd Temp
Monroe
Cecil Bloomeld
Auburn
Ruth Purrington
Sultan
Harold Ruthroff
R. D. No
Circle Contest Seeks Largest List of Members
The Circle invites entries listing the greatest number of current Circle members who hold certificates or have applied for a card. Any name missing a mothership or application disqualifies the entrant. The contest closes Friday at 3 PM with ten honorable mentions for the Circlettes submitting the nine largest lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Jack
Circlettes
Star Office
Dear Uncle Jack Contest Seeks Dinner Recipes
Gladys Stone invites Circle members to send in dinner recipes for the next contest. She proposes a tempting meal as the prize winner and signs from 5507 20th Av. W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Gladys Stone
20Th Av. W
Dear Uncle Jack Seeks Circle Member from Arlington
A letter from Harold Ruthroff of Arlington Washington asks to join The Star Circle. He is 11 years old and in the sixth grade, signing as JR. FP. D. No. 3.
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Jack
Ruth Parrington
Sultan
Wash
Uncle Jack
Star
Harold Ruthroff
Arlington, Wash, JR
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Montrose
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United States
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Beeleysport
Ben S. Yeager
Gertie Evans
Tacoma
Mary Lusk
Lynden, Wash
Mary
Blakeley Island
Blakeley
Sultan Girl
Lemmer
Africa
Pathe’s Weekly
Chief Cagle
Enomenal Indian
Foundries
Case & Case
Fifth Ave
Third Avenue
N. Schwehm, Mor
Harrison &T
Terry AV
Lour
Seattle Pen CO
Third Ave
Pacific Ornamental Iron Works
Pacific Coast Hat Factory
Ballard
Western Pattern Works
Flrst Avenue South
Elliott
Rattan Furniture Mfg. Co
Sixteenth Avenue West
Queen Anne
Washington
A. F. Ghiglione & Sons
Pacific
1618
Seventh Avenue
Geo. A. Johnson Co
Ad W. Fifty-fourth Street
Georgetown Soda Water Works
Wyss Celery
Phone Sidney 59
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