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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1921
Page
12
A Seattle reader argues for in home burglar alarms wired to the telephone system and asks how to connect with the right party. He notes frequent city burglaries and proposes a system that would identify entry points and trigger central monitoring.
A letter from A. T. AXPAYER denounces civil service employees attending a council hearing on the advisory committee report. The writer claims workers intimidate candidates with high wages and family votes, urging officials to uphold taxpayers' will, discipline recalcitrant staff, and consider replacement if they fail to act.
A reader laments that appeals for adopting lost dogs led to a paid license scheme at the pound. He reports the pound now charges six dollars or more per dog, turning acts of sympathy into a commercial pressure and leaving many dogs in limbo.
A long letter defends Seattle banks amid attacks by The Ringmaster and Announcer figures. The writer argues banks are cautious with loans, highlight the role of commercial paper for depositor protection, and dispute claims of bank conspiracy harming Seattle’s economy. The piece critiques calls to restrict lending and questions motives behind anti-bank rhetoric.
Harper writer Mark Newell pokes fun at Kitsap County highways, urging Seattle residents to visit for a laugh. He notes muddy roads, stalled projects, and a failed ferry-era cement sea wall, joking that only a tank can traverse the hazards.
A letter to The Star challenges claims that Mies Paar set a 75.2 words per minute world record under competitive conditions. It notes Oswald produced 128 wpm for a hour with a single error and analyzes potential timing and average speeds.
KB B Getchell of Mount Vernon Washington questions claimed world speed and accuracy records cited by a local business college. He notes Misa B Friedman 132 wpm for 15 minutes on June 8 1918, Howard G Pfrommer 84 wpm for 16 minutes on May 6 1916, and Lottie E Betts 86 wpm for 15 minutes, all before the International Contest committee at the New York Business Show. He urges official verification and accountability from the college proprietor and calls for defense of the facts.
A Richmond Beach reader complains about speeding on the road to the Seattle Golf Club. He notes cars, often large, travel from 30 to 70 mph past Greenwood with no speed caps and asks why enforcement is lacking.
NEW YORK November 30 marks opened at 80.0042 as London demand boosts the currency. The pound sold at 98.80 marks per pound while the rise is linked to Dr Walter Rathenau's visit. Other quotes: sterling $3.99, francs 0.070Q, marks 0.0416 Hre.
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