Grave responsibility of Harding in federal judgeships
A columnist argues that appointing lifetime federal judges, especially Supreme Court justices, is a grave responsibility for President Harding. It warns of the danger of judicial usurpation of legislative power and urges choosing judges of vision and restraint to preserve republican balance amid uncertain court changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Supreme Court
Republic
Taft
White
Clark
Sutherland
Day
Costly highway flaws spark political critique outside Portland
The piece laments poor highway construction near Portland Oregon, noting subpar materials, shallow foundations, and rushed openings. It contrasts state mistakes with Washington and California, warns of wasted public funds and bonds, and critiques political handling of road projects. It ends with unrelated quips about water, fashion, and attire.
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Portland
Ore
State Highway Commission
Caesar
Highway Commission
Washington
California
Beef grades and farming wisdom from agricultural notes
The piece blends guidance on beef grading from the Agriculture Department with farming adages. It notes beef is younger and tenderer today but warns buyers to distinguish grades from choice to common. It includes a quote from Charles H. MacDowell and closes with a quip about fur-bearing animals and a New Jersey mosquito anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Charles H. MacDowell
National Fertilizer Association
Senate Committee On Agriculture and Forestry
Bremerton Weather Delays Flowers and Berries Says Reader
A reader from Bremerton writes that flowers and berries are arriving late this season and urges attention to the slow bloom in local gardens. The letter reflects concern about late horticultural yields and regional climate effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Star
Bremerton
Mountains of rhetoric in a hunter dispute
Editor denounces critics of hunting and notes King county licenses issued this year. About 16 600 upland bird licenses in two weeks yield roughly 40 000 dollars for game propagation and enforcement. Calls out Magnuson and Clarke while defending sportmen and urging fair treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
L. M. Clarke
J. A. '‘Magnusen
Enumclaw
King County
Efficient Rural Teachers Need Efficient Rural Teachers
A letter arguing for a 30-10 funding act to improve rural schools. The writer cites nine month terms and fair wages for trained teachers, noting disparities between districts with funds and those without. Citing Gray's Harbor as a model, she urges voters to back the measure to advance educational opportunity in Washington.
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Bait
Star. T
Gray's
Washington
Harriet Winslow
Kelso
Wash
Farmers and game debate over who owns local hunting rights
A heated letter asserts game belongs to the state and farmers, clashing with Mr Clarke and Mr Magnuson. The writer denounces Clarke as ignorant of game conditions, defends predator control harms, and challenges public figures to prove rugged wildlife feats amid winter conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Clarke
Clarke
Michelson Morley Experiment and Ether Implications
In 1887 Michelson and Morley tested light speed along and across Earth's path. The result showed equal light speed in all directions, challenging the idea of Earth's motion relative to the ether. The findings influenced Einstein's developing theories, though not yet fully digested at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linstein
Hinstein
Criticism of Sheriff Starwich and legal warrants
August Toellner of Duwamish Wash argues the coroner must serve warrants, distinguishing the sheriff as private individual from his officer role. He questions vendetta versus law protections, stressing liberty under lawful process and urging clean business and order.
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the Star
Matt Starwich
America
August Toellner
Duwamish
Wash
Thinks 30-10 Too Expensive Now Editor The Star
Mrs F C Higgley president of King County Branch Parent Teachers association writes to The Star criticizing Gov Hart's board 30-10 plan. She notes Alfred Lister Tacoma A Burrows Seattle W M Kern Walla Walla and Senator Sutton on the commission may support Initiative 46, citing their report to the legislature that adopting 30-10 without proper administrative machinery would worsen finances and not guarantee efficiency.
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the Star
F. C. Higgley
King County
Parent Teachers’ Association
The
Star
Gov. Hart
Alfred Lister
Tacoma
A. &. Burrows
Seattle
W. M. Kern
Walla Walla
Sutton
Letter Critiques 30-10 School Funding Plan
G J Bamnson of 6810 19th Ave N objects to the 30-10 bill for school funding, arguing it raises taxes and fails to improve equality. He questions changes by Burrows Button and the commission, preferring the old system and warning of financial strain.
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Seattle Star
Star Publishing Co
New. Paper Enterprise Association
United Press Service
Maontha
Gilman, Nicoll & Ruthman
San Francisco
Monadnock
Chicage
Tribune
New York
Subadian Pacific Bng
Boston
Tremont
Banks
Michigan
Ohio State University
Ohio Betters
Ohio-U
New Jersey
Vridge Mann
Brotherhood of
Bill
Henry Peck
P. Tilton
Warren Ave
Messrs. Clarke
Magnuson Kaalien
Magnuson
Science
Second Avenue
Pike
Main
West
Netheralls
Girlie
MacDougall's
MacDougall Southwick
Tan
Gray
MacDougall
Southwick
Sheriff Starwich
Mays
Burrows
Button
Steels
G. J. Bamnson
19Th Ave
N. B
Righ
Faspirin
BAYER
Lumbago
S. B. Asia
Brown & White
Second Ave
University Street
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