SAYS UNCLE KITCHEL Accordin' to divorce papers
A humorous column notes Fred Barr of San Diego faced a divorce suit over alleged neglect after six baths in seven years. It mocks legal precedents and references a bloodless Greek revolution while commenting on strained Canada-U S trade, with Canada buying less and selling more, amid tariff concerns.
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Kitchel
Fred Barr
San Diego
South Bend
Greece
Henry Ford
Canada
Parson Sheriff Faces Dilemma Over Death Penalty
A Des Moines minister who is Polk County sheriff contemplates whether to hang a condemned murderer. He defends his belief in the guilty verdict and rejects resigning, while critics urge spiritual duty over execution. The column questions moral roles and possible actions if in his place.
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W. E. Robb
Des Moines
Church of Christ
Polk County
Iowa
Robb
Unemployment Figures Trigger Economic Debate
A business bulletin argues unemployment is near normal at 1.5 million out of work, with 4.5 million in households facing no income. The piece warns of widespread hardship and calls for policy action, noting potential neglect of the destitute and undernourished. It contrasts U S conditions with Japan and notes the timing around Christmas.
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Toit
Interest compounds into a fortune over time
A San Jose man borrows 100 in 1897 at 10 percent monthly interest compounded, now owing 304 2,912,685.60, illustrating the power of thrift. The Star urges thrift and saving to let money work while you work, promoting a campaign with bank offers and a path to financial opportunity.
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San Jose
Cal
George Tones
the Star
Star
Seattle National Bank
Liberty Savings Bank
Postmaster General Explains Department's Revenue Myth
Postmaster General notes annual turnover in the business is near 3 billion dollars while the Post Office returns about 485 million to the treasury each year. He argues the department aims to break even, covering expenses and services rather than profit.
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Treasury
Can Eee
Government
Post Office Department
Telephone Rates Scrutiny By Chamber of Commerce Panel
The Chamber of Commerce chair Waterhouse forms a five member committee to study telephone rate questions. Judge J Chadwick is named, but conflicts arise as Chadwick and his firm have long represented Pacific Telephone before courts and the regulatory commission. The Telephone Users Assn criticizes limited usefulness to rate payers.
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Chadwick
Dtan
Waterhouse
Chamber of Commerce
J. &. Chadwick
Chatwick
Hie
Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company
Commission On
Telephone Users Assn
P. HH. Wilson
the Star
Dee Wood Hutchinson
Newberryism and Local Campaign Spending Critique
A civic reflection urges residents to scrutinize legislative candidates as the expenditures for nominating fights appear large. The writer questions funding sources and potential personal gain tied to election, urging closer attention to hometown issues.
Political Inquiry Warns Against Moneyed Control in Elections
A candidate for representative denounces free spending politicians and secret vows shaping policy. The writer calls electors to oppose such influence and notes spending 43 cents to obtain a nomination, highlighting concerns over moneyed interests at all levels of government.
Educational Toreador
A letter to The Star defends teachers against claims by Mrs. Edger Blair that teachers work shorter days. It argues teachers’ work extends beyond class time, covering lesson prep and grading, with English teachers often handling large classloads and hundreds of papers weekly.
That is a Man and That is a Woman
A poetic reflection on human nature and marriage blending contrasting traits into a single person. The speaker lists elements of both masculine and feminine figures, noting the complexity and paradox in understanding gender and relationships. The piece ends acknowledging couples can achieve success despite criticisms.
Scientists Claim Path to Artificial Diamonds
The article notes that diamonds could be manufactured by uniting three helium atoms, a method seen as costly and experimental. It explains helium as a light, separable gas used in balloons, and recalls diamonds as pure carbon with atomic weight 12.
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Esse
Teachers long hours spark debate in Seattle schools
The writer argues teachers in science, manual arts and music work well past 6 pm and many stay to 11 hours daily, with high school staff averaging over eight hours. The letter criticizes Mrs Blair for misreading the facts and cites extended hours in Seattle schools.
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Council of English Teachers
Inland Empire Teachers’ Association
Seattle
Miah
Wilbur Winthrop
Rainier Beach
Baby Born With Anti-Toxins
A brief note from The Star remarks on a newborn infant and mentions medical experts, with commentary on orthodox practice and the credibility of chief writers in the medical field.
Tentative definition in context of diplomacy
The word tentative describes things based on trial or test. The example notes the British mood as tentative before Kemal Pasha's demands, hinting at a diplomatic triumph for the Turkish leader after military successes against the Greeks.
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Kemal Pasha
Brain Testers Read Nursery Rhyme Riddle
Puzzle shows reversed phrases and mirrored text challenging readers to interpret a hidden nursery rhyme. It references two constables and a road scene as a framing clue.
Letter From Bridge Mann on Smoking and Health
The piece humorously riffs on Mustapha Kemal and tobacco branding while weaving in social commentary on smoking, advertising tricks, and public health ideas. It touches on Prussian and American voices from a chorus of fictional cigarette personae and ends noting that New York housed the first juvenile detention facility.
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New York
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