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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1922
Page
3
In TRON MOUNTAIN Michigan on March 21 a couple obtained a marriage license and used a ring sold by Jacobs Jeweler, who with his clerk served as witnesses to the ceremony performed by a minister at the courthouse.
The Star prints a letter from Geo. I. Maston, state chairman, stating the Railway Men's Political Club has not endorsed any candidates for city or national races. A meeting on April 2 will decide endorsements for mayor council school board and port commission and any action will be announced publicly.
The writer recalls wartime teaching and service with returned troops and shares veterans’ views on liquor and tobacco. They describe tobacco as an addictive, expensive habit that harms health and work capacity, noting second hand smoke as a nuisance and urging a square deal for teachers and children.
In a fiery letter Cc. T. Conover denounces Erikson and the communist scheme he claims harms Seattle. He calls for an end to cranks running the city, urges Seattle to prove its destiny as the Pacific Coast’s chief city, and warns that failure could drive people to leave. The piece attacks sincerity without action and laments past municipal harms.
Alfred H. Lundin objects to a 3 cent fare proposal and the Erickson plan for Seattle transit. He argues taxes, property losses, and job impacts hurt residents, especially Rainier Valley homeowners, and asserts opposition to public utilities management.
An old advertisement promotes Cascarets as a pleasant cathartic laxative that cleanses the bowels by morning. It claims to ease headaches and biliousness, suits for indigestion and upset stomach, and notes kids enjoy Cascarets too while costing ten cents per box.
Ra J Wilson of the Public Ownership League voices bold criticism of city leaders and plans for a 20 to 22 mill extra carfare, arguing it harms ex servicemen and families. He accuses Carroll and Caldwell of mismanagement, cites losses from licenses and bonds, and calls for voter repeal and public accountability.
Pest control paste claims to kill rats mice cockroaches waterbugs and ants in a single night. Ready to use and superior to powders or traps with directions in 16 languages. Sold in 15 oz and 4 oz sizes, priced at $1.50 with money back guarantee.
A Seattle police department reflection questions purity and honesty, critiquing law enforcement practices and ethics in a Sunday to Monday feature.
An advertisement extols a home remedy for coughs and colds, promising rapid relief by mixing Parmint double strength with sugar and water to treat nasal and throat membranes. The piece also discusses Seattle corruption and divine laws, attributed to D. L. Hoffman, with a note on two women’s colleges in Ireland.
A Seattle salesman returning from Everett reports a severe storm near Silver Lake that dropped wild geese onto the road. Geese were killed or stunned by a lightning strike as rain charged with electricity, with several birds collected by residents and brought to Seattle.
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