Nothing Impossible Underwater Fire Demonstrated Off Staten Island
A specialized underwater torch system created by a wreck salvaging firm allows a flame to burn under water by ejecting a gas to expel surrounding water and form a hollow space for combustion. The feat, demonstrated 50 feet below the New York harbor near Staten Island, is cited as proof that problems can be solved by persistence and innovation.
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New York Harbor
Staten Island
Archimedes
Earth
Foreigners and the Hypocrisy of Prohibition
An opinion piece argues that public sentiment undermines Prohibition when people wink at violations. It insists all law must be enforced, warns that enforcement of bad law kills more slowly than excess, and notes hypocrisy in officials and bootleggers alike. It uses metaphor to stress credibility and trust.
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Underwood
Aix
Remembrance of War Dead Graves Across Europe
The writer recalls visits to European burial sites for B F dead, noting Sarcenes near Paria where graves are cared for by families, and Romagne where 27 000 graves were dug. Hearts and quotes from Luke and George Eliot appear amid reflections on sacrifice and judgment.
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B. F
Europe
Sarcenes
Paria
Themerlven
Romagne
Kahn
Calif
In Business for Yourself In Business for Yourself
A compilation of observations on self employment and taxes noting that many corporations posted no net income in 1919. The text touches on traffic safety, marriage, and public policy with wandering quotes and speculative remarks.
Three Cent Carfare Referendum Debate in Seattle Letter
A reader argues against the three cent carfare bill in Seattle linking it to higher taxes and potential layoffs. The piece blasts Erickson and Stone & Webster for costly schemes, warns of a murder of the city’s future, and urges voting no while noting tax constraints on school funding and public works.
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Héfer
Ergantes
Stone & Webster
Erickson
Cleveland
Ohio
Tom Johnson
Ole and Son
Tarm
Dent
Seattle
Teesdale
Fifth St
Vague 30-10 Bill Provokes Public Debate in The Star
Letter writers attack a proposed 30-10 measure as vague and misleading claiming it would shift school control from voters to a select few. They reference Remington & Pallinger codes and argue the plan erodes taxpayer rights and local democracy.
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Star
T. W. Swetman
Washington Seation Journal
Washington
Remington & Pallinger
State of Washington
A. T. Axpayer
12 Hour Day at Antioch Plant Cited by Reader
A Fairplay reader recalls 12 hour day shifts at the Antioch Contra Costa plant under manager Patterson. He says day shifts ran 7 am to 6 pm with no lunch and night shifts 6 pm to 7 am, and describes long hours, weekend work, and extensive travels suggesting harsh conditions. He asserts similar practices persist and invites verification from Antioch residents.
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Port Angeles
Antioch
Herkeley
Eimoryville
Patterson
Contra Costa County
Fairplay
Cal
School tax dispute over extra 3.58 million aid
Penson of Kent criticizes groaning taxpayers and clergy cite scripture while arguing for an additional 3,578,700 to the school fund. He opposingly notes public officials seek higher spending with appeals of non tax impact and expense equalization. The piece frames the conflict as a clash over burden sharing.
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the Star
Penson
Kent
Critics Question School Funding Proposal and Rural District Aid
The letter argues that higher school funding is unnecessary and inflationary, noting the 10-810 plan spent about 14 million and the 1921 switch added 3.6 million yet total figures misalign. It accuses officials of bias toward higher salaries and shows rural district aid shrinking to 60 thousand from a 3.7 million pool, urging taxpayers to oppose the measure.
Bible Quotations Endorsement Letter Advocates Scripture in Paper
A reader from Big Lake praises printing Scriptural texts in the newspaper. The letter urges maximizing space for Bible verses, citing Hebrews 4 12 to defend the practice and praising the paper as founded on scripture.
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Big Lake
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Onator
Editor
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Aivridge Mann
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You
Noah
Binter May
Okey
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