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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1922
Page
9
The writer contrasts moral decline with improvements in physical life noting cities on the Pacific coast lack slums and toilets issues while small towns show better sanitation and home conditions. He argues for cleaner public life with better water, schooling, and gender norms, asserting progress despite perceived moral decline.
A coastal comment mocks the Wisconsin supreme court as a judicial oligarchy serving special interests. It questions the independence of the court and critiques political influence, referencing public commissions, while a series of quips cover Americans abroad and rural life observations.
Mrs Herman Koehie of Lake weed, deaf for 30 years, places radio receivers over her ears and hears a fine broadcasted concert, nearly fainting. After removing the devices deafness returns, prompting speculation about curative power in Mirtzian waves and mysterious radio effects.
A fragment states there are grown people in Ireland who have never seen peace, reflecting the enduring conflict and longing for stability across generations.
Credit experts at a national convention claim dead-beats are diminishing as credit organizations tighten access to charge accounts. George A. Lane of Memphis cites 99 percent innate honesty, with the remaining 1 percent driven toward honesty by compulsion. Seattle mother Mrs. Charles S. Willard, 34, has born 21 children, five living, most died in infancy due to sickness, while infant mortality remains a major public health concern.
Garrick deploys radio and telautomatica tools to hunt for the Bacchante gang while Dick experiments with an advanced hydroaero plane. Vira reveals Ruth’s risky choice and a plan to stage a getaway. The conspiracy involves bootleg wealth and the Sea Vamp as a store for stolen loot. Glenn arrives with news as the warded heiress’ fate hangs in the balance.
A letter from P. W. Bcarlatosa president of the Greek Community Beattie urges a Sunday June 26 1922 gathering at the Greek Orthodox church Yale and Thomas to protest Turkish atrocities in the Near East and seek U S and world action. The meeting will be presided by The Right Reverend F W Keator bishop of Olympia.
The Star letter writer laments Seattle school morale and attacks the board of education for prioritizing dollars over children. He argues administrators are financially motivated, incompetent to save students, and proclaims true morale requires higher standards and humane funding rather than cheap salary cuts.
A reader challenges prohibitionists arguing Jesus used wine and taught temperance. He cites Cana and the Last Supper, condemns forced prohibition, and notes British Columbia's government run saloons turning a profit while Turkey and India remain bone dry yet plagued by issues.
A letter argues prohibition is a failure and repeal is needed, citing moral decline and a shift toward wiser laws. The writer contrasts U S policy with British Columbia and Canadian example, then discusses education funding and teacher pay affecting youth, urging support for Law and Order No. Two and better schooling.
The piece recalls Senator John J. Ingalls's 1890 Senate address urging civil rights for the colored population amid violence and immigration limits. It argues his warnings about race, intermarriage, and societal conflict echo current debates on the Japanese question and race relations.
A letter complains about the scarcity of mail boxes around Western and First avenues between University and Pine streets, noting no large boxes on Western between Seneca and Stewart. Merchants must trek to the central office. only small boxes exist on First Avenue. The writer, M. D., motions for several more boxes to improve service and efficiency.
E C Jackson argues that current pay cuts for teachers stem from a battle with constituted authority. He contends authorities overspend and misallocate funds, urging resistance when power becomes unjust. The piece defends teachers against unfair charges while condemning fiscal mismanagement.
Dr. Kelton denies any promise or suggestion of taking Dr. Brown's post and states he would not accept such a position. He explains his stance before the school board, defends the American Legion’s role, and vows to uphold honest principals in the public schools despite criticism from foes and alleged pro German sympathizers.
A veteran spokesman for Law and Order questions school funding and teacher salaries. He warns that anti raise stances may backfire if candidates advocate fair pay for educators. Critics reference historic per capita education spending and national wage norms, urging scrutiny of school board policies.
The article warns that Seattle School District No. 1 spends more than it collects and outlines unpaid taxes, warrants, and rising interest costs. It projects continued deficits into 1922 and stresses the need for major budget cuts to keep operations within available funds.
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