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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1922
Page
11
A Washington state style of fruit packaging could boost regional products with Pacific Northwest labeling. Advocates urge coherent co branding on wrappers and crates to promote Washington Oregon Idaho produce to consumers, citing California example.
The article notes March as the third month and marks the spring season with few social events. It references the upcoming March 17 event, a year into President Harding's administration, and mentions the Roman origin of March named for Mars.
A Portland area Crescent boxboard plant faces pressure from workers and allies to maintain an eight hour day while threatening a strike or work stoppage. Proponents stress decency and Americanism, denouncing proposed twelve hour shifts as slavery and a threat to living standards.
The Star begins a story about Kentucky’s dark ground and a conspiracy of Portiac with Washington's Yorktown campaign as the backdrop. It highlights author Fex and his works from Minegrass to The Trail of the Lonesome Pine, noting his war correspondence and historical tales.
A guide to the word intricate with definition that means involved mixed up or difficult to solve. Includes pronunciation guidance and etymology from Latin intricate to tangle. Also pairs with companion words intricacy and intricate news and example usage.
In a cordial address, a preacher urges unity among faiths by testing disarmament and celebrating the common light across creeds. He proposes pastors preach on Sunday about the good found in other traditions, emphasizing shared divine truth.
The Star prints reader remarks about Seattle grade teachers and the push for higher cavaries. A dinner on January 23 referenced Bupt Cooper reorganizations and parent teacher efforts, with notes on magazines and historical wage debates.
A reflective piece discusses legislative budgeting and school funding amid local concerns. It questions spending on raffles and fancy law changes while teachers seek raises and district plans like the Denver plan are referenced. It ends with a call to examine who holds the reins.
Maude Sweetman recalls 1921 Port of Seattle push to fund export and import representation in New York City and the Orient. Conference urged a one mill levy for bond interest plus a one third mill boost to finance Portland area agents, provoking strong local backlash.
In The Star February issue a photo of Dr Helen Babcock and an interview about permit prompts praise for sensible, broad minded women. Do W Bronson of Mount Vernon Washington argues for teachers who do not smoke and cites Dr Babcock as a model for a free democracy.
During World War I readers were urged to convert lawns and backyards into vegetable gardens. Many were paid for their crops, but success came to those who chose a few vegetables like peas beans and corn rather than attempting every item. The sight of canned produce impressed visitors and food tasted better when home preserved.
A column urges returning to home gardening with fresh seeds and proper tools to grow prized crops, then includes a testimonial by Mrs. Elva Caulkins praising Tanlac for restoring health after years of stomach trouble and liver sluggishness, noting Seattle availability.
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