Plain Talk on Disarmament and Society’s Vices
The editorial argues the naval limitation treaty does not weaken U S defense or deter war in the Pacific and urges ratification while criticizing demagogy and reliance on alliances. It condemns stock swindles targeting veterans, the Veterans Bureau publicity, and calls for blue sky laws and stronger state leadership to protect the vulnerable. It closes with a satirical note on Salvation Army collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Orient
England
Where the Vulture Waits
A fragmented piece describes a vulture as a predatory scavenger waiting for the weak. Comparisons to hunters and fighters appear, with mentions of Cushman hospital and the Puyallup Indian reservation as a setting where sick men receive government payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cushman Hospital
Tacoma
Puyallup Indian Reservation
Seattle tourism demand for public comfort stations grows
A Star letter urges Seattle to install adequate public comfort stations to serve visitors and residents. The writer notes four rough locations, critiques accessibility and proximity to Second Avenue, and urges a central, well‑located facility between First and Second avenues to aid tourists and support business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Seattle
Second Ave
Viret Ave
Yesler Way
Weatlake Ave
Second Aves
F. Db. Cleaves
Nettleton Candidacy and Rumors Over Japan Trade Edition
A discussion on Clark Nettleton’s port commission bid. Rumors claim he favors Japan due to a special Japanese trade edition he issued. The writer defends the stance as aimed at boosting Pacific trade and denies Union League endorsement.
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Clark Nettleton
Port Commission
Mr. Nettleton
Seattle
Union League
Japan
America
Nettleton
Pacific Coast
Cascarets Advertised as Laxative Candy
The ad touts Cascarets as a candy like laxative that cleanses liver and bowels overnight with no stomach upset or griping. It claims two tablets gently empty bowels by morning, outshining salts and oils and costing ten cents a box, appealing to children as well.
What the Farmer Asks BAlter The Star
A farmer argues that high taxes in Western Washington deter development of logged off land. He notes many tax districts, high levy burdens, and mortgage pressure on growers. He cites to Canada migration and urges tax relief to unlock idle land for settlers and ranching.
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Balter the
Washington
Skagit County
Canada
United States
Stand Against 12 Hour Day Called Virtual Slavery
A reader commends the Star editor for condemning 12 hour shifts by Crescent Boxboard Co. of Port Angeles as virtual human slavery. The writer notes such long days strip workers of family time and civic life and claims 24 hour duty. a class group supports the stance.
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Crescent Boxboard Co
Port Angeles
Ewing
Physicians Deserve Respect for Exhausting Hours and Calls
A reader argues that doctors face relentless hours and emergency demands. The letter praises a stance for humane work hours and suggests interviewing physicians to foster public understanding of their arduous duties.
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Seattle Star
Ste & Meath
Etty
Wasehington
Theater Publicning O88
Phene Main Eeoe
France
Italy
Far East
Pacific
Gcratch
Unitedtates Senate
Polticians
Ita
Asquith
Veterans’ Bureau
The
Star
Salvation Army
Aulizatioly
Ares Ad
Telson
Petter
Aivridge
Avridge Mann
Hal Armatrong
Vaughn Woodhouse
Vaughn
Rome
Chrridge Tamn
Beeman
Beeman’s Pepsin
Bob White
A. P. W. Paper CO. Makers
Albany, N. Y
American Paper Co
Amelia Josephine Burr
God
Maude Sweatman
Herif
Bayer
F. F. Dalley Company of
New York, Inc
Buffalo, N.Y
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