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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1922
Page
11
The piece cites a sweeping mood of discontent across Iowa and Pennsylvania and warns of wage cuts and rising living costs. It notes politicians distributing leaflets, calls for parliamentary reform, and quotes opinions on Congress versus the Supreme Court and seamen’s rights.
The editorial endorses Senator La Follette’s proposal to constrain federal courts by restoring proper constitutional balance among the three branches. It argues courts overstep by reading meanings into laws and praises limiting judicial power while preserving the judiciary as a coequal branch.
The Underwood tariff imposes 12 percent ad valorem on saws, bolstering a thriving domestic industry. Last year US production for home use reached 15.86 million dollars with exports of 4.85 million. The nation claims dominance in global trade, with minimal imports of only 126 thousand dollars for fancy makes.
The entry explains the meaning of palpable as tangible and perceptible. It notes the pronunciation pal pa ble with emphasis on the first syllable and derives from Latin palpare and palpus. It includes an example sentence about critics alleging a palpable evasion of an issue.
A reader recounts a battle with ants invading their home. A trial dose of poison killed many, but the ants soon avoided the poisoned area and left the pantry. The writer notes ants sense danger and contrasts this with human follies in Washington.
Harry De Joannia, state director of the National Association Opposed to Prohibition, assails the Anti-Saloon League and W C T U in a long letter. He cites questionnaires, medical groups, and the American Medical Association to argue that dry measures fail to reflect human nature and harm civil society.
The Star argues for a West Seattle viaduct to connect the Spokane street bridge area, claiming current transit inefficiencies waste 750 000 to 800 000 dollars annually and that a four to five million viaduct would save over a million yearly. It notes approaches from the Smith building and a route across the bay.
A narrator notes golfers talk over lunch with a running gag about golf terms. Characters Tough Jennings Chas Mullen Art Harrall Iro Pratt discuss meals like pies beans mash potatoes and steak using golf lingo. The piece ends joking that they might be playing the 19th hole.
D. R. B. Shepard argues a viaduct from Novelty mill area to West Side near California and Admiral Way would save the city millions. He estimates annual wear and tear, upkeep, and faster travel cutting costs and boosting merchant deliveries while encouraging West Seattle property value and private funding from local owners.
A correspondent laments Mr Shorrock and a Star article alleging low teacher morale. The writer argues salaries cuts harm morale and student progress, notes teachers seeking summer jobs, and defends Seattle teachers while urging tax restraint.
A reader's editorial voice argues morale and student well being outweigh salary in education. The piece asserts many teachers accept modest pay and emphasize pride in their school, criticizing the emphasis on high wages and university training.
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