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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1915
Page
4
In this editorial the writer questions who should economize as the nation enjoys its biggest postwar prosperity. It argues that business must save and manage resources to keep workers employed after the war, and urges the profits generators to assume social responsibility for prolonging prosperity.
The Municipal League endorses a port belt line but opposes fund transfers. The Public Service Commission moves to address complaints with filings from Hamilton Higday in 1914 and a 1915 reply promising investigation. A November 19 letter sets the commission’s review for December 29 to December 4 in Olympia as Seattle voters face the issue.
A dated patriotic plea acknowledges national blessings from harvests and work while confessing sins of poverty, oppression, and profiteering. It asks for forgiveness, cleansing of wealth from blood and conquest, and a renewed, unified pursuit of peace and justice.
Readers debate why the P.1. is peeved at The Star and whether circulation losses justify gripes. A correction from the Seattle Poultry association clarifies an earlier telegram error.
Frank Suter of 1448 Western Ave urges in a Letter to the Editor that native Americans face doors shut in public work while foreigners are hired, noting Seattle and the Pacific Northwest show the pattern and calling for self protection.
The Everett Washington Star letter argues local teachers miss postings because school superintendents and boards favor Eastern state connections. It notes about twenty local graduates sought teaching roles but faced bias and limited local openings.
Johnny writes of a boy named Georgie who cried loudly after a fall from a fire escape on 8th Street. Clothes lines below cushioned the landing, but Georgie remained vocal until an adult scolded him for overreacting to a minor accident.
E. M. recalls attempts for positions in Snohomish county last summer but vacancies were filled by Canadians and Eastern teachers, preventing his appointment.
A jumbled list of brief items mentions German political shifts, a suicide, bank vaults, Spanish steamers seized by British ships, a downtown Santa Claus sighting, a fraternity banquet, police moves against foreign terms, burglaries, local society meetings, a traffic mishap, and early Carnegie Foundation notes.
An advertisement claims Zemo clears acne eczema itching pimples and blackheads. It says the druggist sells aemo and zemo in 25 cent and 1.00 dollar bottles, noting fast night blemish reduction and instant itching relief.
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