Considered Inevitable By W H H Porterfield
Washington March 31 experts here see no need for alarm over the current low mood following rapid deflation of money. They note that deflation follows money contraction and cite historical cycles from 1848 to 1893 with drastic shifts in circulation and prices. In the year ending February 1 1922 federal reserve notes fell from 3.105 billion to 2.203 billion, a 759 million drop, with per capita circulation down from 58.24 to 49.96 dollars.
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Washington
Federal Reserve
Treas
Court Refuses to Open Egg for Freshness Test
A judge on Thursday fined EB W Bader proprietor of the Holly Chick farm 5 dollars plus costs after he offered to prove eggs were fresh by opening one of them. The court declined to test the 12 to 15 day old egg and labeled the disputed lot as culls.
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Jhetice of
C. C. Dalton
EB. W. Bader
Bader
If I Were Mayor of this Beautiful City Song Lyrics
The piece imagines a fictional mayoral vision with lower fares for streetcars and rents, a crackdown on graft, and street improvements. It jokes about enforcing order, supporting veterans, and inviting nightlife while promising to keep control over vice. The voice references figures like Chief Searing and Captain Tennant.
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Chief Searing
What If German Mark Hits Zero
The Star asks readers what would happen to American industry if the German mark falls to zero and whether a watchful waiting trade policy would be wise for the United States. It questions if Europe would trade on U.S. terms to obtain loans and whether such a shift could push nations to abandon gold as the standard of value.
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the Star
United States
Europe
Public discussion on big business worries gains scarce press attention
J. Nathan and R. FF. D discuss the impact of big business on public life, noting that the questions are at the forefront for industry leaders but receive little coverage in the public press. City readers are urged to consider the issue.
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Ust
Danderine Promises Dandruff Cure and Hair Growth
Hair care advertisement touts Danderine as ending dandruff and preventing hair loss within ten minutes. It claims weeks of use bring new fine hair across the scalp, with roots revitalized to grow long and strong, making hair appear brighter and more abundant. The ad emphasizes rapid visible effects and regrowth.
In Defense of Alien Born Letter Responds to Mr Stanley
A reader signed A Swede rebuts Frank K. Stanley's claim of American identity. The letter argues heritage and contributions matter more than birthplace, noting Native Americans, immigrants, and naturalized citizens all shape the nation. It emphasizes pride in diverse roots and defends foreigners serving as professionals in America.
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Star
Frank K. Stanley
Mr. Stanley
Sweden
Norway
Germany
Japan
America
Indiana
Sell Lines Back to Puget Bound Power Co Says Opponent
BE WILLIAMS argues against Hal Armstrong’s tax plan to fund transit and urges selling city lines to Puget Bound Power and Light Co to avoid ongoing red ink. He condemns “white elephants” like Cedar River Skagit streetcar systems and calls for city government to cease running utilities.
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the Star
Hal Armstrong
Puget Bound
Power & Light Co
Skagit
Ines
George
Cedar River
Seattle
Be. F. Williams
New Dolington Hotel
Yesler Lot Holler Stump Parrot Roost Letter
A reader questions city hall’s perch in Yesler’s holler stump area. The letter uses humor to comment on politics and local governance and mentions parrots and screechers roosting there.
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Yesler
Erick
City Hall
Yesier
Polly Wants Three Cent Oarfare Feathers and Feuds
A letter from Voter and Taxpayer signed Nobody mocks public strife over a parrot named Polly. The writer jokes about Erick the parrot, feathered kin, and the town’s labor strife, taxes, and shipyard unrest, ending with Polly needing a cracker.
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Erick
Ballard Way
Polly
Ole Hanson
Court to Decide Burial of Dr J Eugene Jordan Body
Probate court to determine disposition of Seattle physician Dr J Eugene Jordan's body after his death. Superior Judge King Dykeman will hear the case Friday as three daughters contest a will that left them only one dollar each. Executor Mrs Edith Stevn ordered cremation, while the daughters urge burial in Evergreen cemetery.
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J Eugene Jordan
Seattle
King Dykeman
Jordan
Evergreen Cemetery
Edith Stevn
Stenographer records Fort Collins pioneer funeral
Fort Collins, March 31. The widow, deaf to the services, received a complete stenographic report of the funeral from Ralph Nichols, the court reporter. He provided typewritten copies of the sermon, eulogies and prayers to the woman.
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Fort Collins
Ralph Nicholas
Doom of German Mark Predicted by Moody's President
John Moody of Moody's Investors Service warned the German mark could fall to oblivion and said a new form of currency would likely be created in Germany during a Chamber of Commerce address.
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John Moody
Moody's Investors’ Service of New York
Chamber of Commerce
Germany
City Treasurer reports Beattie treasury at 7.17 million
Beattie city records show 7,165,488.54 in the treasury as of December 41 1991, per annual report filed by City Treasurer Ed Terry with the mayor and council. The prior year end balance stood at 9,436,108.60.
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Beattie
Ed Terry
Cunningham and Landes Enter Local Race Endorsed by Club
The Phinney Hoosier club backed T. J. Cunningham for mayor and Mrs. Henry Landes with G. B. Com for city council on Thursday evening, opposing the Erickson Scent carfare plan.
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Mre
Henry Landes
G. B. Com
Phinney Hoosier Club
Erickson
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