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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1922
Page
11
Francis Jenkins demonstrates wireless image transmission at the GE Lynn lab during the Society of Motion Picture Engineers convention. The piece mixes tech history with satirical quips and reflections on Japan and Siberia, ending with thoughts on Seattle’s arts leadership.
A leaning monoplane air yacht flew 1 210 miles from Palm Beach to New York carrying a pilot, mechanic and 1600 pounds of cargo. The trip cost under 75 dollars including fuel and depreciation. Rail travel would cost at least twice as much for similar accommodations. Flying is proclaimed the cheapest transport for our generation.
A reflective piece recalling grace as a win and word blessed by the Lord. It notes that the Lord grants glory and good things to the upright, and asks who has not felt the power of grace and the magic of names in faith.
The text asserts a 250 million dollar annual saving by government actions and questions current spending. It also muses on a desire to touch the skin of a man walking across a newly planted lawn and critiques postal service billing by proposing to stop mailing bills.
A witty, fragmentary column pokes at politics and social quirks. It references Ireland treaties and garden woes while joking about speed and courtship, leaving readers with pithy quips rather than a clear news item.
Daily lesson defines psychological as relating to psychology the science of the mind and notes its common use in the phrase psychological moment The word comes from Greek roots meaning soul mind and study and is illustrated with a historical example of Dr Sun Yat Sen entering a struggle at the psychological moment
The Stan and the Nut Brothers recount a lighthearted clash of manners and taste at meals. Chea jokes that dipping bread is bad manners while Wes defends good taste. The piece humorously chronicles family dining chaos and social dining etiquette.
A reflective piece on table manners noting the competition of utensils at meals. It contrasts home and guest settings, mocks evolving eating aids, and critiques manners trends crafted by jewelers seeking novelty in serving ware and ritual.
Editor presents initiative petitions Nos. 40 47 and 48 aimed at repealing tax law amending injunctions and increasing compensation for injured workers. Signed petitions circulating in Port Seattle Spokane Street terminal and home address 123 West Bertone near Rosy Marcha location precincts 88 89. Circulation encouraged after 6 pm with voters urged to sign.
A reader from Inden, Wash, notes a public market visit with displays by Jap and white vendors. He observes a white lady buying from the Jap stand at the same price and says women buy without thinking, urging locals to prefer white sellers and implying regret for supporting Japanese merchants.
Orson M. Pope proposes a theater seating system with clearly marked entrance and exit aisles. Patrons would choose seats farther from aisles and move only at intervaled points to minimize passing. The plan aims to reduce interruptions and necessity to stand.
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