Jimmie Davis Named Regent of University of Washington
The article notes Governor Hart appointed Jimmie Davis to the University of Washington board of regents, succeeding Tacoma’s John A. Rea. Davis, longtime House appropriations chair, is praised for loyalty, organizational skill, and willingness to defend university finances. The piece suggests Hart is building a political machine by placing trusted allies in influential posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Davis
Board of Regents
University of Washington
Hart
Jimmie
John A. Rea
Tacoma
Olympia
James H. Davis
Davis
House Committee On Appropriations
Committee of Appropriations
Senate Committee On Appropriations
Imie
The
State University
How Much Liquor Is Genuine
In Seattle readers fret over genuine liquor amid smuggling and counterfeit bottles. Detroit reports 19 poisoning deaths from February hooch. Boston harbor sees the coast guard seize a British schooner with synthetic whisky and fake seals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Detroit
Canada
Boston
Coast Guard
Tampa
Gravity and Imagination Move Toward Future Tech
A column muses on antigravity as a future breakthrough and how controlling natural forces could redefine labor and transport. It cites wireless communication, high voltage, and the imagination as drivers of progress, then recounts Arkansas youths seeking bank lending for coal land speculation.
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Arkansas
New York
Senator Heflin
Ala
Homemade Lemon Lotion for Soft Hands
A home made lemon lotion recipe promises soft white hands. Squeeze two lemons into three ounces Orchard White store bought lotion, shake to combine, producing a quarter pint of gentle lemon lotion touted as superior to glycerin and rose water.
Harding Owns Saddle Horse Democrat
Harding owns a saddle horse named Democrat and the item notes the horse in a concise writing that mirrors a brief newspaper blurb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Wall Street Rents Drop Signals Seattle Outlook
Office rents fall about 40 percent in the financial district anchored by Wall Street. The piece notes Wall Street trends foreshadow Seattle conditions and cites historic constitutional arguments by Jefferson as context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Financial District
Wall Street
Seattle
Learn a Word Every Day Subsidy Definition
Daily vocabulary entry defines subsidy as government money to support an enterprise. Mentions pronunciation eub al and first syllable stress. Notes subsidy origin from Latin subsidium and contrasts with subsidy companion word subsidine. Gives example sentence involving President Harding seeking congressional subsidy for merchant marine.
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Harding
Congress
Wheat and Pork Rise Benefit Farmers Say Amateur Economist
The piece argues wheat and pork price increases aid farmers only modestly as middlemen take much profit. It notes world supply, seven lean years ahead, and the need to protect production costs with assured prices to cover costs and encourage spring planting.
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Russia
Woman candidate urges Mrs Landes for Seattle council
Maude Sweetman notes women pay taxes and should run city affairs. She endorses Mrs Henry Landes, praising vision integrity and drama. Landes would push better playgrounds health services and lower taxes, arguing municipal housekeeping needs intelligence and financial skill.
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the Star
Seattle
Menry Landes
Council
Landes
Maude Sweetman
Letters on The Bonus Question and Veterans Pay
A reader argues the service man earned less than full wages due to hardships and extra costs. He contends the proposed bonus should equal about half the pay received and criticizes lawmakers for not supporting a fair bill. He signs as C Ketchum from Mt. Vernon.
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the Star
Jess
Red Blooded Americans Respond to Pro English Bias
An historic letter to The Star defends American patriotism against accusations of pro English propaganda. The writer traces ancestry back 260 years, critiques school histories, and argues prejudice against England is part of American heritage during wartime reflection.
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Star
England
Tanlac credited for turning families into healthy, energized units
A parade of testimonials from Louis Gingras family and others claim Tanlac rebuilt health and energy for mothers, fathers, and children across the United States and Canada. Letters from Los Angeles, Manchester, Chicago, Albany, Toronto and Danville report restored appetites, vigor, and happiness, urging readers to obtain Tanlac today.
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Louis Gingras
Harrison Ave
Providence
A. L
Tanlac
Mr. Gingran
United States
Canada
John Widner
Roosevelt Ave
Los Angeles
Calif
We Have Not Been Just to Ourselves in Prejudice
The speaker laments American prejudice toward England and its hurtful impact on the nation. He argues that long standing national grudges burden Europe and questions the public's ability to shed bias and live with justice.
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England
Acknowledgment From Seattle Merchant Tailors Exchange
The Seattle Merchant Tailors Exchange thanks The Star for its strong support of their style exhibit in Beattie. The letter credits the paper with uniting Northwest papers to present Seattle industries to the public and pledges mutual aid in future efforts.
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Meitor the
Seattle Merchant Tailors Exchange
Dunn
Prea
Brutal assault on worker prompts reader letter
A Georgetown Station reader describes an attack near First Avenue and Spokane Street where three or four men jumped a married General Petroleum Co. employee leaving him unconscious. He condemns strike violence by boilermakers and notes the company offers better wages and treatment than rivals.
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The
Star
First Ave
Spokane
Urn Co
L. A. Evans
Georgetown
Canadians Being Imported Across Public Works Debate
A letter argues public works should hire American citizens only, citing Vancouver labor on U S projects and noting immigration controls. The writer questions job access for Canadians and urges fair play, reflecting concerns about cross border labor competition and naturalization proof.
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The
Star
Rainier Ave
John & Bircasi
Vancouver
Ada
Canada
M. J
Wabash Ave
Patriotism and prejudice in wartime letters
A letter criticizes English haters and anti German sentiments, calling for restraint and reason. The writer warns against singling out groups while urging Americans to uphold justice and intelligence and reject old prejudices.
Cascarets Catapult Relief for Liver and Bowels
A vintage advertisement promotes Cascarets as a candy like cathartic to ease head ache colds biliousness indigestion and upset stomach. It claims one or two at night will empty bowels by morning and that Cancarets are gentle unlike salts pills oils. Children love Cascarets too and they cost only cents a box.
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Awridge Mann
Biles
John Marquis
Manchester
N. H
Belmont St
Chicago
Frank R. Richarda
South Wood S&t
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Seattle Star
State of Washington
Star Publicning of
Bryan
Campaig
Abraham Lincoln
Lemons
Jefferson
London
N. Y
France
Patent Office
Mrs. Landes
Thore
James Jameson
Ckll KR
Kincaid
Mt. Vernon
Chas. E. van Colts
Fourth Ave
Albany
Bert Hewer
East Avenue
Toronto
Ontario
Virginia
J. Robertson
Danville
Union
Attest
BH. G. Everett
Peditor the Star
U. S
America
P. F
Beeman's
Beeman S
Gestio
Pepsodent
the Pepsodent Company
Merdemee
Cae
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