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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1921
Page
10
Three-for-25-cent carfare faces two major pushes toward lower costs. Some want three cents per ride funded by taxpayers, others urge a return to a nickel fare to boost patronage and profits. The Star urges sound policy and a balanced solution. Water transport profits rise and fall, while disarmament sentiment grows as hotel keepers seek slack in policy.
The note reflects Abraham Lincoln saying great thoughts arise from character even with little charm. It emphasizes a character that speaks though the speaker is silent, likening virtue to a candle in darkness.
A report notes Senator Reed of Missouri faced criticism for a long speech during a dull three day session. It quotes him saying there are thousands of men at home as capable as Congress, a remark deemed controversial by critics.
A brief aphorism notes that talk costs little while wealth can hinge on effort. some men are well to do because they are hard to do.
The administration proposes lending half a billion dollars to railways while three major U S lines report large profits and seek to reinvest excess earnings as capital stock to pay stockholders as dividends. Critics say overcharges were collected from the public and fear lenders would profit while the people bear the cost.
The writer denounces the streetcar system as a failed buy and argues for concentrated, durable power in transportation while opposing high fares. They compare foreign vessels' efficiency, condemn increased tariffs, and criticize prohibition and bootlegging as threats to public order, urging reform of laws and better governance. A final note from Mrs. C. F. includes local social commentary.
Arridge Mann notes a Monday night Food Show with Bathing Girls, stoves coal and Playmate Roap on display. He praises the Bathing Girls and various stalls including Spredwell Butter Candyland and Mrs Porter's dressings, praising Seattle beaches.
Dr. Kennicott clashes with local power in a critique of modern town life. The piece contrasts Ruskin and Morris ideals with a town ruled by bankers and journalists, noting Columbia University’s refusal of the Pulitzer to Main Street.
The author argues that scenic beauty can be marketed to attract global visitors. He cites Biwh and Mt Rainier as examples, noting climate and landscape appeal draw crowds. He questions whether entrepreneurs or promoters will create a national or regional fame for nature’s gifts.
A Pittedburg man is accused of detaining two women in a single room out of fear of their husband. The article notes many brave men would not attempt such an act, highlighting the defendant’s alleged conduct and community reaction.
Dr. Wm. Barton recalls a visit to a battleship with Keturah where the captain and admiral host them tea and conversation. The ship’s guns and telescope reveal how easier goals can be with proper guidance and focus. The moral: the great task, though daunting, brings courage and joy unlike trivial labors.
A reader complains about the city directory failing to help visitors navigate streets and buildings. The letter criticizes the directory publisher for poor service and errors, urging clearer public information signs and better customer support.
A letter protests the 1921 directory, noting many errors including non existent street numbers and missing Seattle listings. The writer urges equal service with other cities, citing inaccurate addresses and occupations published in the Seattle directory and asks for apologies and correction.
The Star prints a letter criticizing efforts to cut government spending by discharging workers and defending the U S Shipping Board. Albert H Ryan argues maintaining ships and crews supports employment and national readiness, invoking graft and referencing the Kaiser as a comparison. He urges keeping ships running for future crises.
In a Star letter, Paul Vaughn Woodhouse urges a nationwide vote on liquor laws. He cites bootlegger arrests and police corruption as proof of ongoing crime and questions enforcement. He argues if the nation votes DRY, penalties should be severe and lasting.
Letter debates streetcar operation costs and who should bear the burden. The writer argues property owners should not face all taxes while renters and tenants pay less, suggesting a five cent fare could be absorbed by better-off residents to ease municipal debt.
A reader letter linking Prohibition to the Arbuckle incident sparks a debate on drunkenness past and present. The writer questions claims of nationwide ruin and counters assertions of American moral decline with references to historical behavior and foreign drinking scenes.
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