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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1922
Page
11
The article notes a recovering industrial pace as rail freight cars move more than in prior years, with 1919 and 1920 totals showing higher activity. A car shortage appears in some areas while others hold surplus, highlighting busy times and freight pressures impacting shipping and jobs.
A Lyndon Tribune commentary argues that a democracy rests on strong foundations and skilled governance. It laments voter apathy and calls for a professional political class rather than amateur masons shaping policy. The piece notes limits on ballot access and mentions Pershing and an extra congressional session.
The snippet notes Pete the raccoon in Boston soaks bread in water after enjoying it dry and queries whether this proves intelligence. It compares animal and plant behavior and mentions a Texas man sentenced to 19 years for raising dollar bills to ten spots.
In Detroit Henry Ford sells coke at half price to workers, charging workers $8 a ton while retail to others runs $15. Ford produces and wholesales the coke to his own factories, effectively boosting worker wages. The setup suggests large employers could profit from cooperative purchasing for payroll employees.
A reader questions why a county official charged with driving while intoxicated was acquitted due to lack of evidence after the arresting officer failed to appear in court. The letter asks where the officer was and whether police leadership influenced the outcome or sanctioned absence.
James T. Lawler urges giving Mayor Brown the chance to appoint and confirm a new superintendent of streets and sewers, arguing council opposition blocks needed reforms. Lawler contends centralized control could reduce waste and taxes, urging voters to support the mayor’s policies and Gaseman’s confirmation.
The Star columnist lampoons educational controversy in Seattle by dubbing a school critic an Educational toreador. The piece recalls Teddy Roosevelt’s era as a warning about calls and public opinion, ending with a hometown sign-off by Mrs. Edgar Blair.
The editorial argues Henry Ford shut his factory to pressure coal profiteers, halving prices from $9 to $2.50 a ton within a week. It laments the unorganized public and warns Big Business to aid households or face a harsh lesson. The piece credits Ford for sparking a protest that challenges the coal industry.
The article notes fashionable jewelers have crafted a belatedly stylish wedding ring while in Madagascar the iron band remains heavy and the bride endures a binding tradition. It contrasts evolving wedding symbols with enduring practices in Madagascar.
A reader urges reform of the coal industry via business methods to increase service while lowering public costs. He argues profits from public distress are wrong and calls for cheaper coal, suggesting eastern imports and improved management to reduce the burden on consumers. He warns the industry risks collapse without action.
The passage outlines courteous social rules for introductions. It emphasizes not introducing strangers abruptly, avoiding interruptions, and clearly pronouncing both names to prevent discomfort in conversations.
The article describes salmon trout spawning in Portage Lake Canada with deep cold water, copper trolling lines, and barnacle growth to force shallow spawning. It explains how barnacles irritate the male, prompting surface movement and egg laying, then protection of eggs by the male fish as the cycle repeats annually.
Word puzzle asks players to place only three letters in slots to form a common five letter English word. The setup notes the arrangement occurs in 12 different directions, hinting at a word search style grid.
Modern research identifies film on teeth as the main cause of decay and staining. Pepsodent is presented as a new toothpaste that curdles and removes film, protecting teeth in five essential ways. It allegedly improves saliva balance and starch digestion, unlike soap and chalk brands, and is endorsed by leading dentists worldwide.
Pepcndent promotes brighter teeth and safer care with a 10 day tube offer. The ad urges readers to mail a coupon and notice a cleaner feel, film disappearance, and whitening effects as proof of the product’s claims.
A promo offers a 10 day tube free to prove Pep Podent work, inviting readers to redeem a coupon. The wording emphasizes a trial period and a free sample to showcase effectiveness.
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