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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1922
Page
9
The Star argues against reducing teachers salaries, urging the school board to reveal full budget figures and seek cuts in administration and building programs instead. It appeals to taxpayers and parents to help craft the best possible budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
A collage of reflections on observation and youth versus age, a Pittsburg police Milan joke, a debate on state rights and federal powers, and calls for standardized laws. It cites Senator Myers on taxation and welfare, ending with a remark about vanilla lip stick.
The piece urges Seattle readers to enjoy outdoor life with free tennis courts, a municipal golf links, beaches, boulevards, and other summer amenities. It argues outdoor activity boosts mood and work quality and notes the broader national push toward reclamation and land use.
In Cincinnati six robbers blew two safes and seized 25000 dollars. Police deem the motive robbery. A movie star faces trouble amid two marriages before divorces. J P Morgan accorded a doctor of commercial law title.
A letter from M P Devlin of Auburn Washington praises Mrs Meyer B Meyer for liberal views on the prohibition question. The writer cites Christ and general moderation, calling for more open minded people like Mrs Meyer and urging restraint from fanaticism.
Orson M. Pope argues a theater seating plan favors center and exit aisles. He describes a cycle where patrons move toward the exit as others pass, claiming it is as easy as standing for someone to pass and urging acceptance of seat changes.
In a May 24 revue the author defends keeping German from public schools and rebukes William Kianiig for praising a recent letter by Richard Mansfield White criticizing German language study. The writer Gatens that Hun propaganda will be barred from schools and urges readers against Hun and Japanese influence.
A reader attacks Harry Fox for a lack of feeling in politics and argues for more compassion for workers and taxpayers. The letter critiques male fashion, praises looser women’s attire, and accuses doctors and editors of promoting devitalized foods.
A reader defines anomaly as something uneven or irregular that departs from the rule. The term derives from Latin anomalía and is illustrated by a remark on a British parliamentary puzzle where a woman can join the House of Commons but not sit in the House of Lords.
A phrase from a column critiquing politics in Olympia and Beattie notes female influence among officials. The line suggests concern over women influencing governance and social roles in public life.
The Star May 23 letter signed Mary Fox criticizes women in public office and cites stereotypes. The writer mocks the idea that women cannot think and contrasts fashion and food choices with male attitudes, noting lodge membership and wartime sugar debates.
A reader letters argues men failed in governance and calls for women to lead Seattle and the state. She praises women’s intelligence, criticizes Ole Hanson and Gov. Hart, and signs off urging more women in public office.
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