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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1920
Page
14
Letters from readers present ideas on Seattle streetcar fares including five cent rides, zoning, and funding through general taxation. Contributors argue for fair burden sharing among taxpayers and property owners to sustain a municipal system and maintain service quality.
Letter from MLS Gillgnen of 1513 Second Ave Seattle argues streetcars are a public necessity for both business and working people. He asserts the city should tax to own and cover upkeep while riders pay for maintenance, urging uniform fares across routes.
The editorial argues against raising municipal railway fares to cover deficits and asserts no general tax should pay purchase or operation costs. It contends property owners already shoulder taxes via rents and laments shifting costs to tenants and roomers.
Carfare editor urges keeping street car fares and proposes broad tax increases to fund Seattle. He argues only 35 percent ride street cars and 65 percent with cars should share the burden via taxes or water bills, ensuring all pay.
Letter from Mrs. E Chialyvo of 1806 Lane St argues against raising general taxes for a new carfare line, proposing instead a fare increase paid by riders. She claims homeowners bear heavy burdens and suggests a poll or road tax would better fund teachers, while criticizing Seattle’s ongoing tax need.
A letter from editor Carfare argues for taxing vacant lots and unimproved property along streetcar lines to raise funds for maintaining the line. The writer believes such a levy would spur property investment, raise sales of good sites, and gain broad public approval, though he mentions a harsh interrogation as a joking flourish.
The Downstairs Store offers specimen muslin chemises in several styles with Valenciennes lace, embroidery, and ribbon trims. Pink satin versions feature shirrings, French knots, and lace insertions, with envelope chemises priced around 1.25. Camisole-top styles with lace shoulder straps and satin ribbon bows complete the assortment.
The Downstairs Store advertises a June lingerie assortment with prices for slip over gowns muslin and pink seko silk, envelope chemises in several fabrics, straight chemises camisoles boudoir caps muslin skirts knee length skirts white petticoats bloomers corset covers and princess slips. Many items feature multiple price points across fabrics and sizes.
White goods and bedding bundles feature 600 yards of checked white dimity at 28c per yard, striped white voile at 85c, white Madras at 50c, mercerized table damask at 55c, mercerized napkins 10c each, and sheets priced 1.45 and 1.95. Narrow focuses include infant wear fabrics, men’s shirts, and household linens with wide dimensions and bulk quantities.
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