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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1921
Page
8
A Seattle call to consumers to shift grocery and daily purchases toward Northwest manufactured goods. The piece argues buying Seattle and regional products keeps jobs and boosts local industry, urging shoppers to demand local inks, shoes, ties, and other items to revive factories and commerce.
The Acting Governor defends the efficiency department report on the state national guard by blaming bad bookkeeping and says no further action is needed. The Star questions the claim amid allegations of misused funds and improper conduct linked to Major C R Christie.
An Olympia dispatch reports auto license fees up to 2 901 403 99 by Oct 17, showing a dramatic rise in state revenue from vehicle registrations. Also included are scattered notes on a monstrous wild duck shot by Captain Alex Martin and speculative remarks on crossbreeding animals as civilization grows.
A barber prides himself on saving labor with his razor and loses customers. A sober customer who has not shaved for four days criticizes the barber’s frugality. The tale ends with a warning to value skill and care over mere cost cutting.
A Washington paper headline misled readers by referencing a local Masonic lodge rather than a senator. The column recalls the error and notes the joke spreading about alarm clocks and bald men.
W. Scott argues that true leadership in transportation rests on knowledge and action not title. He contrasts mountain top vision with street level limits and asserts the right boss can elevate the system, noting Ford’s remark that a bad boss spoils work.
A reader recalls a two column headline reading Examine Contents of Your Purse and describes finding items such as a pattern for a still two tokens a dollar bill tickets for the Hippodrome a shoe repairer's check and 20 booze recipes. He notes a purse contains powder puff key mirror stamp and asserts value lies in intent not items.
B J Perkinson of West & Wheeler’s Real Estate Dept denounces a Oct 19 letter headlined The Steel Plant and Seattle as bunkum. He asserts Seattle sites are plentiful and priced high, warning buyers could trigger a riot reaction if they exposed true values.
Letter from D Johnson questions milk quality and dairy inspectors in Seattle, notes residents leaving for Portland, criticizes Chamber of Commerce, cites Ole Hanson, streetcars at 8 1-3 cents, and calls for taxpayers to be bused. asks what rights residents have outside city hall.
Two thirds of the council passed a resolution to hire a street railway and traction expert to survey municipal street car lines. Peter Witt was invited but the mayor telegraphed him not to come. An appropriation of 10000 was spent on the investigation, with little tangible result beyond a 10 cent fare cited by the writer.
A Seattle tourist visiting Hoquiam notes the city’s camp offers warm quarters, electric light, gas, cooking and heating facilities, free wood, and clean showers. The manager welcomes long stays and promises more wood if needed, praising Hoquiam’s hospitality and proximity to the city center.
A culinary craft union member commends The Star for readable and informative reporting on the lockout. The letter highlights a William Short interview as the strongest piece, praising its clarity in assigning blame and conveying facts.
A union officer calls for action against profiteering landlords raising restaurant and downtown rents. The Star is praised for its broad mindedness and independence in handling the issue, and the officer asks readers to sign the letter as appreciative.
A reader from Seattle attacks editorial choices and argues for freedom to publish varied content while defending the value of lighter fare. The letter references a figure called Avridge Womann and mentions a dance event at Bright's and Boldt's Milk Bread promotion.
Mrs. L M Darras of Detroit says years of poor appetite and headaches improved after using four bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports restored health and ability to work. The ad notes many women suffer backaches headaches and nervous blues and cites the remedy as help for such ailments.
Mrs Burgess of Belfair writes about kindness to birds and wild animals. She notes birds and chipmunks visit her yard, urges laws against shooting wild animals, and asks readers to show mercy to the creatures.
Ralph Pinkerton writes to defend the University of Washington amid claims by L M Clarke that a greased pig event occurred. He urges Clarke to verify facts before defaming 4500 students and the institution.
The piece notes opposition to Witt's Seattle visit voiced by Mayor Caldwell and others. An old witness testifies awkwardly about facts and opinions, highlighting the clash between subjective views and stubborn facts as the scene centers on a boy wonder who impressed local chess players with his grasp of the facts.
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