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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1921
Page
14
A Seattle reader praises The Star idea to call the mountain Tacoma in a rival-city dispute, arguing it would boost morale and advertising. The letter notes personal ties to both cities, critiques banks and rates, and calls for reduced interest and armament spending.
A letter from G H James of Wenatchee Washington argues 7 000 000 men and 3 000 000 women and married women holding jobs since World War I. He questions American born men chances with companies employing Japanese Greek and German workers and asserts men must go hungry.
A reader argues for abolishing Halloween arguing that a yearly window invites mischievous acts and property damage. The letter questions celebrating Halloween alongside the Fourth of July and advocates protecting children’s welfare.
A reader letter critiques county city payrolls and civic mismanagement. The writer cites high taxes, idle officials, and a lenient civil service, urging a cleanup from basement to attic. The piece lampoons public servants while pleading for accountability.
An eighth grade speaker laments high taxes and cutbacks in supplies. He notes shortages of erasers pencils and paper and says teachers and principals cite delays. The student urges patience and suggests taxpayers should support better school funding to educate children.
An old verse recalls Ronse praised for low electric rates while Armstrong from The Star counters. J B reacts, sending letters to many, accusing Al’s boy of bunk. Al defends the truth and stakes no retreat, hoping the boss won’t replace the helper.
The essay argues banks and bankers exploit money power, claiming banking profits and protections grant undue leverage over others. It compares bankers to a privileged class, asserts corporations lack conscience, and cites a Pujo committee claim of 230 percent profits to illustrate extraordinary gains. A farmer anecdote about accommodating buyers ends unfinished.
In a reading of Alice M Meyer’s letters, Eileen Armstrong argues against merciful killing of birds for food. She asserts practical differences make wildlife hunting wrong, pointing to needless blood lust, waste, and the idea that nature’s balance would curb overbreeding if humans followed divine law and nature’s law.
A letter from a Seattle reader condemns high teacher salaries and political focus. It argues the Wash ington Educational association at Bellingham supports a statewide bill nicknamed 2010 to raise taxes. The writer warns Seattle taxpayers would pay about 1.8 million dollars, with 140 thousand dollars leaving the city, and urges focusing on teaching instead of politics.
The university department of music presents a public concert at 4 p.m. Tuesday in Meany Hall followed by a 11 a.m. Thursday assembly directed by Mu Whippastion and Phi Mu Alpha. The musicale features special voices instrumental solos and choral numbers.
The forestry college at the university has built a 7 percent span bridge and a complete model forest telephone line. Located in the woods on the lower campus, the bridge is detailed and intended as a model for future construction. The college pursues practical work and a model forest has been laid out at the laboratory.
George F. Richardson of Bellevue Washington rails against banks for failing their duty. He calls for voters to elect congressmen who will reclaim special privileges and push government backed long term loans at low rates to help producers escape hardship.
Publicity bureau of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce cites city health data showing Seattle babies have a higher chance of thriving than in other regions. Dr H Head reports 1906-20 death rate of 9.75 per thousand, among the lowest for large cities, and infant mortality figures for ten leading cities rank Seattle at 51 per 1000.
Funeral services were held Sunday at Mark's Episcopal Church for Mrs Frontin Lytle a Seattle resident for many years. The brief notice notes her residence and church affiliation.
A Margaret apron made of washable percale in medium dark plaid and stripe design. Bib buttons at the back and priced at BO¢.
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