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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1919
Page
9
Editorial fragments argue over a controversial river watershed road and its health risks to Seattle residents. The piece hints at hidden motives tied to a "colored gent in the woodpile" while urging public resistance. It also includes scattered historical notes on American Indians and postwar geopolitics with varied quotes.
A collage of witty quips, notices, and stray facts from small papers. Topics include Ogden Armour’s tramp remark, wedding ceremonies with dramatic blessings, legal squabbles of Nat Goodwin’s widow, and light society chatter about scent bread and local tradespeople. The snippets drift through Ogden, Oberlin, Yorkville, Wheeling, and Gilman with casual misprints and humor.
The Star discusses a proposed wage scale tied to cost of living, starting with a $4 daily basic wage and adjusting quarterly to reflect price changes. The method compares two cost units from the time the $4 wage was set and the present, aiming to keep wages aligned with living costs and reduce friction from price shifts.
The president insists Culpeper Virginia must be a stop on his circuit. Admiral Grayson, born there, hopes for a grand welcome and recalls a schoolmate’s surprise greeting. Lord Reading recalls the war-time plea for 190000 troops a month, and the president vows to do his damndest.
Health officials in New York warn of a rising narcotic menace as prohibition nears and drug habits spread beyond drinkers. Reports show 200,000 narcotic users in New York City and about a million known nationwide, with secret users far higher. Authorities call for regulated registration, fingerprints, and monitored prescriptions to curb the dope trade.
Minnie B. Frazier argues against renaming Ravenna and Woodland parks to honor Roosevelt. She warns the change erodes Seattle history and mocks political efforts to organize opposition. She cites fear of losing identity of established institutions and landmarks.
In North China a five passenger closed automobile often carries 18 persons including three officials, two drivers and eight soldiers. Officials prefer the car for its perceived invisibility and official distinction.
John Switzer hunting foxes near Powell Missouri fell into an abandoned 20 foot well. He spent the night dazed and bruised trying to climb out before his companions recovered him near Granby.
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