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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1922
Page
11
A 22 year old Gus Lessis in Youngstown Ohio astonishes crowds by lifting a one ton steel beam and bending a three quarters inch iron bar. He claims inherited strength and stresses will power as the real force behind feats.
Warnings from a foreign ministry figure in Chita warn that Japan's militarist faction endangers its future and world relations. The Changchun conference fallout is blamed on Tokyo's militarists while some urging reform argue for closer Russia ties to maintain stability. The article asserts that dismantling militarist influence is needed for Japan to gain Western equality.
Henry Ford orders foremen to speed production and install new machinery to reach 6000 Fords daily by April 1 1923. The plan aims at nearly two million cars a year despite Sundays. Ford credits continuous improvement and avoiding stagnation as reasons for growing demand.
The city treasurer in Montreal refuses U S dollar tax payments as Canadian money rises above par in New York. The drop in our dollar’s buying power to about 60 cents at home arises from Canada’s more favorable trade conditions rather than a weaker U S dollar.
Readers debate how much wood a dealer may sell under an ordinance limiting box size and requiring 24 inch lengths. Philip Tindall and Alliott thank the paper, noting mills piled loads above box rims with green wood sold for burning later.
A letter defending the Automobile Club policy quotes Mr Kinnel asking for King County map service. The club says maps are for members and local visitors only, with full road information provided to inquirers. It notes 2,000 county families fund the service at $16 yearly to cover overhead.
D Shelor manager of the Automobile Club of Western Washington writes to rebuke Mr Kinsel for criticism and urges his civic support. He questions Kinsel’s involvement with Seattle Chamber of Commerce and highlights the club’s role in aiding motor travel across the state.
Among the natives of Soudan a wedding is a feast driven event with no priest or state official. Friends gather bringing food and drink, and celebrations can last for a week until guests depart and the couple returns home.
A science note explains how starlight is collected by a telescope and dispersed by a prism into a spectrum. Thermocouples on a wall detect heat by generating current when heated, revealing that certain lines are hotter than others.
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