Ballinger laments decline of lawyers influence in public life
Secretary Ballinger, addressing Phi Delta Phi at a Butler hotel banquet, laments waning lawyer influence as press bureaus and syndicate writers gain sway. He muses that early statesmen shaped the nation, contrasting them with modern legal figures and suggesting today’s big lawyers would harshly judge historic constitutional acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JQX
Richard A. Ballinger
Madisons
Hancocks
Hamiltons
Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity
Butler
Philadelphia
Diplomatic efforts praised as CLE SAM represents allies abroad
The piece lauds CLE SAM for representing British and French interests in Germany and coordinating German training in Britain and France, with Morgenthau urged to take on duties. It notes little gratitude so far and cites Viscount Bryce praising American service to British subjects in belligerent states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Germany
Britain
France
Turkey
Morgenthau
Viscount Bryce
England
United States
Indictments Grow Against Rail Firms in Elkins Act Case
A federal grand jury in Houston indicts M. K. and T. Ry. and the M. K. and T. of Texas for violating the Elkins Act. They are accused of accepting eightied freight underweight based on information from the Interstate Commerce Commission. The penalty could reach 2,940,000 if convicted. Texas juries seldom punish corporations under anti rebate laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Houston
Interstate Commerce Commission
Gifted children and the divine plan of inspiration
A speaker argues that gifted children are divinely chosen to rise, and that humble families should honor their roles. He urges readers not to choke or deny potential, but to support and nurture the spark of genius in each child as part of a larger, incomprehensible plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimsie
Janie
Bobbie
Tommy Edison Leads Benzol Boom Amid War Shortage
In wartime urgency, Thomas A Edison improvises to meet dye-stuff material needs by converting coal gas into benzol. The move reduces reliance on scarce raw materials, signaling a notable domestic production push as Edison steps beyond his regular work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Thomas A
Tommy
A. Edison
Humorous Snippet Parade from a Newspaper Page
A collage of jokes and quips appears from a 1920s era page with lines about a geography class teacher a saloonkeeper son and a governor’s wife, plus bits on a fiancée, a tennis racquet, and a trench joke. Readers encounter light verse and humorous exchanges with brief captions and bylines.
City Clean Up Campaign Draws Public Input
Letters to The Star urge Seattle park board action and civic effort to beautify vacant properties. Maude Dunkin calls out a dirt filled corner at First Ave Northwest and Sindat, while others cite “Prick Bat Alley” at Kilbourne and Wallingford. Citizens propose compulsory clean up rules and city led restoration with tax charged costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Board
the Star
First Ave. N. W
Sind At
Eyesore
Seattle
Kilbourne Ave
Wallingford St
8. FE. Co
Wallingford
Tomatoes and Egg Plant in the Home Garden
The Backyard Garden explains growing tomatoes from seed, spacing, fertilizing, and pruning for a steady harvest. It notes in the north frost limits and suggests early planting and nitrate boost, with transplant timing and staking methods. Egg plant culture is similar but dislikes clay soil and needs a longer season.
Quotes on thrift from Marshall Field cited by bank officials
James D. Hoge and N. B. Solner, Vice President and Trust Officer, Hoge Building, in the heart of the financial district, emphasize prudent money management. They warn against wasting earnings and advocate mastering the art of living within one's means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoge
Financial District
Lady Baltimore Cake Recipe From Historical Page
A vintage cake recipe proclaims Lady Baltimore as the finest, detailing ingredients like butter sugar milk rose water and flour with egg whites. It describes a three layer cake with a sugar rose frosting and notes selling at Women’s Exchanges for $1.50.
Sleep, nerves, and health: guidance on rest and care
The article extols natural sleep as essential for nerve repair and daily vigor. It recommends age based sleep hours, hygienic sleep aids like walks and warm milk, warns against drugs, and stresses balanced diet and exercise. It ends noting typhoid fever spread and need for bedside disinfection.
D A R Elect State Officers for Year
The 14th annual convention of the Washington Daughters of the American Revolution ended with an election of officers. Winners include Mrs Edmund Bowden Seattle regent Mrs J B McKee Hoquiam vice regent Mrs W F Dunlap Everett recording secretary Mrs John Wallace Seattle corresponding secretary Mrs George Donald North Yakima treasurer Mrs W A Roeder Bellingham chaplain Mrs W J McCoy Wenatchee Mrs Henry McCleary Tacoma and Mrs A L Coffman Chehalis board members at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Daughters of the American Revolution
Edmund Bowden
Seattle
Mra. J. 8
McKee
Hoquiam
W. F. Dunlap
Everett
John Wallace
George Donald
North Yakima
W. A. Roeder
Bellingham
W. J
Women Open Third Annual Vocational Conference
Women of the university begin three days of lectures at the third annual vocational conference. Prominent speakers will address topics of importance to women as the program runs through Monday and into midweek.
Seattle Golfers Triumph Over Victoria Club
Seattle golfers won by a wide margin defeating the Victoria British Columbia club 49 to 7 in the match at Seatown course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Victoria
B.C
Bread quality gains with mixed grain crust and texture
A claim that combining loaves with different flour blends yields a loaf with superior crust color texture and flavor compared to using only eastern hard wheat flour.
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
Seattle Star
Memper
Scrirts
Northwest League
Telegraph News Service of the
Wo Wited Drees Association
Seattle, Wash
Pontoffice
City
Star Publishing Co
Dick’s
Felis & Co
Philedelphis
Diana Dillpickles
Johnnie
Bridget
Walter
New York Hotel
Jane
Papa
Tom
Thomas
Jackass
Waterbury Chamber of Commerce
Gome Bear
Diana
Ponto the
Everett True
Barnes
Maude M. Dunkin
Atalla
Pike Place
Star
City Beautiful
A. W. Kline
University Commercial Club
Enterprise Furniture CO
Union Savings & Trust Co
Marshall Field
James D. Hoge
N. B. Solner
Lady Baltimore
Janet McKevelie Hin
Hosten
Scheel Magasine
K C
Jaques Mfg Co
Chicago
C.F. Lathrop
People's Bank
American Medical Association
Fishers
All Grocers
America
Spinning’s Cash Store
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!