Blue Sky Law Urged To Shield Investors And Public
An editorial urges passage of a blue sky law to curb fraudulent promotion and protect investors before money is lost. It cites past failed attempts, opposition from powerful interests, and praises Senator Kenyon for choosing public duty over an easy private position. It notes the need to act before more scams harm the public and pensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hart
Old Guard
Iowa
Senate
Kenyon
Fed
West Virginia
Knowledge and the value of useful knowledge today
Dr William E Barton argues that knowledge alone does not equal wisdom. He criticizes excessive mental clutter and praises knowing what is immediately usable. He cites Edison and a recent magazine on what nobody ought to know, urging focus on practical, usable knowledge.
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WM. E
Barton
Istone
Edison
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
A vintage advertisement urges readers to take Pape's Cold Compound every two hours to relieve congestion, headache, feverishness, and sneezing. It claims rapid, independent action, pleasant taste, no quinine, and low cost at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
A Letter Demands Local News From The Old Home Town
Arridge Mann asks The Star to expand The Old Home Town column beyond a state focus. He longs for readers’ hometowns to be named, so news from each home place can be shared, not distant or generic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Middle West
Aviidge Mann
Opinion Letter Supports Ku Klux Klan Bylaws
A reader argues in favor of a Ku Klux Klan structure praising bylaws while opposing civil rights advocates and political opponents. The letter defends the organization as orderly and rejects equality demands from black citizens and opposing parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ku Klux Klan
Letter Defends KKK Amid Political and Religious Attacks
A reader from Snoqualmie Falls Washington writes that the Ku Klux Klan is no different from other secret societies and contends that criticism is driven by political and religious motives. The letter pleads for public consideration and reasoned discussion.
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Ku Klux
FL. B
Snoqualmie Falls
Wash
Smiths Boy the State and the U
A reader argues in favor of the university fee system, claiming it funds educated citizens. The writer recalls free schools era and asserts state support aims to produce intelligent voters, praising local graded and high schools as achieving this goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ume
Smith
Sow
State funding for education sparks taxpaying debate
A reader letter argues against state subsidies for students like Smith's son pursuing higher schooling. The writer contends such spending creates paternalism, shifts costs to workers, and favors affluent families, asking who really bears the tax burden and what returns the state should expect from investments in higher education. The author signs as A. M. Johnston, 6050 6th Ave. N.
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Smith
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Weanington
Obregon
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Pertland
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Boldi
A. M. Johnston
6Th Ave. N
Touchstone
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Bayer
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