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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1921
Page
11
A layered piece blends a hunting devotion with reflections on hunting ethics and nature. It contrasts a father's annual quail pursuit with comments on transportation policy and urban disruption, weaving personal memory with broader social musings. The tone mimics a late 19th century column, mixing nostalgia and social jabs. The piece ends by noting practicalities of transport and a few local anecdotes.
Dr. William E. Barton extols willpower and moral strength as keys to greatness. He describes three types of people, lauds determination to do right, condemns aimless action, and urges individuals to strengthen their will to overcome laziness and temptation.
Eastern coal miners advocate a five day week to preserve labor unity amid a looming coal famine for winter. Critics urge injunctions and violence while Uncle Bam uses a five day work period in the Washington navy yard to keep skilled workers united for emergencies.
A rumor from the South Sea islands about a bird called fatu iiva laying square eggs prompts National Geographic Society officials to investigate. Captain Walter E. Traprock writes of the strange creature in The Cruise of the Kawa and his peers consider it possibly a hoax but will study the claim.
The text discusses fare revenue projections under different cents, estimating August 1921 income and passenger increases. It questions where to find the extra riders and argues for fare reduction only after bonded debt is reduced, warning against a quick 2 cent rise and potential further increases. It also touches on street etiquette and student behavior with skeptical tone, ending with mentions of Alley Charles F Bt James Hots.
A reader from H. T. P. writes in to dispute the Star editorial dated September 29 1921 about Seattle school board tuition fees. The letter claims illegally collected fees were not promptly returned and asserts they remain retained despite the editorial.
Edward Henderson reports the Alki Community Club forming to unite the west Seattle district facing ferry loss, damaged roads, reduced bathing beach attendance, and alleged unsafe elevated, with 20 000 residents invited to the Oct 3 meeting at the municipal pavilion to choose officers.
A historical letter from Arridge Mann to Helen Keller presented at Moore Theatre Beattle. The writer recalls Keller’s overcoming of adversity and the power of faith and courage to inspire resilience in difficult times.
An aging veteran, wounded in the Spanish American War and a World War veteran, seeks employment as a camp cook or meat cutter in Seattle. He reports a year of unemployment, housing hardship, and a wish to avoid charity, asking readers or prospective employers to provide a job opportunity rather than aid. He lists two trades and notes limited light work due to injuries. He ends with his name and address at 1414 Harrison St.
A morning paper article urges reducing car fares to five cents. It cites 1919 August traffic at 11,766,600 passengers earning $588,325, August 1920 at 9,964,000 passengers earning $622,750, and August 1921 at 7,938,000 passengers earning $461,600. Authorities say fare proceeds cover upkeep and bond costs. papers warn a five cent cut could boost travel.
A letter from J we Reed of Gold Bar Washington urges the mayor to drop a planned $26000 statue fund for doughboys and instead use the money to employ veterans in Seattle for a month or two until they can find work. Reed notes he had a son involved but now has a job and no longer needs aid.
A reader defends Fatty Arbuckle amid rumors surrounding actress Mies Rappe in his rooms. The letter questions morality and legality, arguing Rappe’s beauty shielded her and Arbuckle faced unfair punishment, urging fair justice for all involved.
A reader criticizes the public and officials for wanting to punish Arbuckle suspects harshly. The letter denounces the rush to judgment, calls for fair play, and warns that moral panic may hinder justice and crime investigation. It highlights the Arbuckle case and condemns sensationalism by media and society.
A reader complains of crowded Seattle eateries where elbow jabs ruin quiet meals. The correspondent questions parental influence and western work pace as causes, noting experiences across regions and uncertainty about private home manners.
James Handly of Quincy Minnesota issues a call to extend National Apple Week from one day to one week and shares a new apple song for school exercises. The poem promotes orchard improvement, celebrates harvests, and urges kindness to those in need while referencing Auld Lang Syne and Apple Day festivities.
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