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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1922
Page
8
Richest village, Hibbing Minnesota, reports unofficial returns show Victor Power defeated after ten years as mayor. John M. Gannon, a young attorney, led the challengers by 696 votes. Power ticket entirely defeated.
Chicago reports farmers increasingly optimistic about conditions due to recent grain price gains. J. M. Howard, president of the American Farm Bureau, says country bankers also describe the outlook as more encouraging. He cited advances in grain prices over the past weeks.
Washington lawmakers and the Seattle Chamber of Commerce back a bill to authorize a Tacoma post office stamp reading Tacoma the gateway to Rainier National park. The dispute over Mount Rainier versus Mount Tacoma shifts toward reconciliation as Tacoma accepts Rainier in park naming while Seattle avoids demanding the full government designation.
The report states the United States operates 225,518 miles of railroad in service excluding double tracks and sidings.
Flogging and hanging were common forms of punishment in the British navy until the 18th century, reflecting harsh disciplinary methods used aboard ships and in naval courts. The practices illustrate how discipline and authority operated at sea during this era.
Sunfast tapestry runners in assorted patterns measure 43 inches by 12 inches. They add a refined touch to library tables and are priced at $1.95 each in the Drapery Section on the Second Floor.
Forty large size tapestry couch covers in green and brown floral and conventional designs priced at five dollars eighty five cents each. Drapery section offers these fabric protectors for living room furniture.
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