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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1922
Page
9
A reflexive essay weighs whether the girl should marry a devoted farmer or a clever urban man. It argues rural virtue versus urban savvy, notes that farmers often outrun city men in brains, and cautions young women to wait for rustic suitors while city culture grumbles about love and culture in Boston.
National Bureau of Economic Research cites census and tax data showing wide regional per capita incomes. United States average cited as about 629 dollars per person, with Pacific Coast higher and New York City influence noted. Regional farmer earnings range from 1160 in New England to 2800 on the Pacific Coast, while Southern farmers average 1340. A stray line notes Sabanieva leaving Russia for America amid high pay, and a flying contest is mentioned as under proof.
A narrative from the Great Western Sugar Co outlines 1905 capitalization under New Jersey law, a 1916 stock dividend, and a 47 percent annual payout that led to a $30,000 debt later erased by profits. It notes assets twice stock value, four times preferred value, and a 1.76 cent per pound sugar tariff. An Atlantic City divorce plea and World Series quip finish the column.
A downtown sporting goods store window shows expensive prizes for best deer killed this season. J M Stanley writes that he has hunted long and argues against sport hunting and trophies, saying he would prefer condemning the display and its backers rather than promote harm to wildlife.
In a bold wartime call RA. F. Paine urges the United States to publicly pledge solidarity with Great Britain against Turkey’s renewed aggression. He argues diplomats fail, only Foch’s sword carried into action can preserve the armistice and civilization in the Near East.
The piece extols a new government highway winding from Fort Lawton hill to Pleasant Valley. It highlights scenic overlooks, access to homes and stores, and a communal mission linking districts. Betty Bowlsby signs the poem to praise progress and civic unity.
A speaker argues the United States loses about one million dollars daily to fires, with 90 percent preventable, totaling roughly $4.50 per person each year. He compares this to the value of major national projects and calls for reducing fire losses to protect life and property.
Marine scientists transplanted North Sea crabs to richer feeding grounds and observed strong outcomes. European herrings lobsters turbots and crabs now travel 12 000 miles to New Zealand waters. The piece critiques human control of nature amid other musings on boxing and appearances.
A Seattle column argues fire prevention and smarter building rules can reduce annual fire losses, noting current low per capita costs and high fire alarm readiness. It urges immediate notification, better building controls, and stricter enforcement to spare residents from insurance burdens while boosting industrial growth.
Community notices indicate Seattle New Thought Center hosts a clock topic talk led by Albert Merritt on an evening in the 8 o'clock hour. The event invites local residents to engage in philosophical reflection and group dialogue.
Rollin Johnston urges bringing Dr. Lorenz to the West to ease child suffering and end the current medical system’s failures. He champions referendum measure No 13 and urges broad, tolerant physicians to learn modern methods, arguing for rational treatment over slander and outdated practice.
A prominent citizen requests a letter condemning reckless auto driving to inspire minds to push authorities to apply remedies for traveler safety. The author argues heavy penalties alone won’t stop accidents as many drivers do not fear law or God.
A compact science page surveys The New Dentistry advances and parallel scientific work. It notes plateless string as an innovation and asserts American leadership in ongoing research and development across fields.
A reader presents a four letter word puzzle with missing words to fill in phrases about driving safety. The note includes a past answer string and a critique of licensing, age and eyesight in drivers, urging stricter enforcement and caution. The writer signs as E. J. WATSON, Perk Hotel, Wenatchee.
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