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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1921
Page
21
The Star critiques office seekers who offer flapdoodle to satisfy voters who demand easy solutions. It argues that taxpayers bear high taxes for bonds and extravagances voted by the public, while officials promise lower taxes they cannot deliver. Voters choose hopeful platitudes over proven results, perpetuating costly government.
J H Shields of the city federal employment service estimates five to seven thousand men in Seattle out of work, not counting those temporarily employed. The piece argues prices must settle to restore balance and create jobs, citing broader U S joblessness and urging perseverance against fears and failures as Henry Ford’s page in the Dearborn Independent frames it.
A Mississippi senator Pat Harrison amuses colleagues with jests on GOP promises versus Democratic performance. The discussion questions Republican achievements, urges a constructive post 1922 program, and critiques meat packers, producers, and trust figures while noting public sentiment and a June wedding notion.
Seth Tanner critiques the current state of international dealings describing excess vanity and shallow approaches over genuine hunger for change, warning that trading favors undercuts real diplomacy. The piece emphasizes optics over substance and calls for principled engagement.
A nature ode describes leaving city streets for the Arden forest. The speaker longs for woodfires, pine breezes, and a trout stream where gaily speckled fish swim. The narrator packs a kit to join the gang awaiting in the outdoors, inspired by a zephyr and the call of nature.
A letter from Jack Hirshl urges The Star to wage a determined fight against elevator operators whose wives earn high wages. He cites several cases of employed wives while husbands hold high salaries, protesting supposed favoritism and urging support for veterans' families. He notes many ex soldiers' families suffer.
Letter from George Carty of Portaga Washington asks The Star to extend sympathy beyond strawberry growers to poultry producers. He notes rising costs for feed and stable egg prices hurting farmers while consumer prices lag, urging balanced treatment across agricultural groups.
A traveling cake salesman writes that hotel rates and food along the West Coast are outrageous compared with the East. He criticizes Seattle and Tacoma for bickering, urges cooperation to grow the region, and defends industry and community improvement. He claims to represent major manufacturers and seeks a better regional climate for business.
W A Estusa, president of Northern Packing Co in Juneau Alaska, criticizes Seattle city policy by arguing music in parks on Sundays is funded while golf grounds receive heavy maintenance, claiming taxpaying residents lack leisure access compared to wealthier non taxable interests. He urges balance between park enjoyment for laboring families and golf facility upkeep shared by all taxpayers.
A Star reader faults dirty street signs and municipal inaction. He reports a city light department wash of street globes, notes a mismatch between departments, and cites a plan to cut surplus street crew. He also urges using Millionaire Club tickets to curb panhandling while aiding the needy.
Dr William E Barton recounts cases where individuals defend themselves against uncharged allegations. He notes that public denials can backfire, creating suspicion about the very claims they aim to deny. The wiser path is silent virtue backed by consistent conduct.
Excerpts show senators Ashurst Watson and Nelson offering self praise and playful quips. The dialogue features mutual jests about diligence, mosaic speeches, and state reputation with Minnesota and New York mentioned in a light exchange.
Ferrier confronts Joan about leaving Major and seeks to wed her, while Major and Hastings scheme and the group staggers through tension and a grim undercurrent. Joan hides a troubling past as Ferrier and townspeople weigh danger, desire, and loyalty.
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