Deadliest Disease Cancer Warns in National Week
The Seattle Star notes cancer as the leading cause of death with a one in nine woman and one in 13 man mortality. It cites Dr. Franz Kopsch on transmission via earthworms larvae and urges vigilance during National Cancer Week starting October 30, listing four key facts: early cure, noncontagious, nonhereditary, and chronic irritation as a cause.
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Franz Kopsch
William T. Mayo
Seattle
The
Star
National Railroad Strike Declared Off and Local Transit Restored
The nationwide railroad strike turned out to be a bluff and not a real threat. editors urge faster cheaper transit and note the Cowen Park jitney restoration proposal moves toward votes with Mayor Caldwell and Mayor Reeves backing.
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Auto Drivers’ Union
Caldwell
Carl Reeves
Public Utilities
Reeves
Cowen Park
Matches and the Forest Parable of Service
A speaker uses a pine forest tale to argue that even as a great tree is cut into matches for common uses, individual lives are divided into duties that illuminate others. The parable urges embracing humble acts that light homes, inspire virtue, and spread industry.
A Case for State Pardons Board in Walla Walla
A reader recalls a 50 cent holdup in Walla Walla where the thief received five years in prison. The letter urges the state pardon board to review whether the wrong man was jailed and suggests presenting the case for clemency to rectify possible injustice.
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State Pardon Board
the Star
Walla Walla
Pardon Board
Prohibition Debate Echoes in Bremerton Letter
C C Rusher of Bremerton criticizes state Representative Helster Guile for misrepresenting liquor policy and argues the bonedry law overrides initiative No 3. He notes the permit system amid the conflict with the people’s vote and constitutional provisions for initiative and referendum.
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E. Heister Guie
Washington
Mellon
Gule
Sri
Tdite Tanto
the Star
Helster Guile
Gules
C. C. Rusher
Bremerton, Wash
Are Pool Halls Degrading Explain War Era Viewpoint
A writer defends poolrooms arguing they can serve as affordable social spaces for working men if properly run. He contrasts elite clubs and Nob Hill attitudes with the needs of the "U man" and the poor, urging police oversight to ensure proper conduct.
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Tiptop
Nob Hill
U" Man
Mr. Poorman
Why the Farmer Was Stung and the Call for Organization
Henry Krinke argues that farmers suffer net losses selling beeves hides or lambs due to disorganized bargaining. He cites a Seattle shipment netting 2.63 after expenses and a logger shoe cost of 15.50, plus a Arizona wool case showing large losses. He urges farmers to form strong, independent organizations to set terms and avoid commission-house exploitation.
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the Star
Seattle
Arizona
Chicago
Farmer-Labor Party
Henry Krinke
Sixth Ave
Banks Must Resume Extending Commercial Credits Says Writer
The author argues banks hinder revival by exporting money and denying fair credit to local businessmen. He cites Durant and Richardson and warns public sentiment will compel banks to change. He urges investing idle funds in marketable bonds or commercial paper rather than leaving capital idle.
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New York
A Letter From Arridge Mann on Meeting a Lion
The Star presents Arridge Mann recounting a encounter with a lion, reflecting on fear, pride, and daily life. He narrates calm courage, thoughts of pay raises, and landlord woes, ending with a note that the tale is true but should be kept quiet.
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Arridge Mann
Avridge Mann
Local banks urged to expand credit for Seattle business
The Ringmaster urges banks to favor local business over out of town interests, noting funds can be converted to cash to meet local needs. He cites New York call loans and securities as adaptable for relief, questions federal reserve rediscounting, and warns of credit repression harming the community and employment.
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Beattie
New York
Richardson
Seattle
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve System
Money and Blood and the Golden Calf's War Warning
The Star editor Brisbane laments the world spent on war and greed, warning the love of money as root of evil. He likens war’s carnage to a golden calf idol worship, corrupting nations and driving humanity toward destruction through lust for power and wealth.
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the Star
Brisbane
Judas
St Patrick's Day Bridge Plan At Jolly Seventeen Club
Carol tumbles into the Jolly Seventeen bridge circle as the group grills her on domestic details and honeymoon stories. The club members, led by Juanita Haydock, compare notes on husbands and small-town life while hinting at St Patrick’s Day party plans and local pride in Gopher Prairie.
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Jolly Seventeen
Howland
Dave Dyer
Carol
Juanita Haydock
Harry
Dave
Ken
St. Patrick's Day
Wakamin Joralemon
G. P
Percy Bresnahan
Thanatopsis Meeting Prompt For Carol
In March Mrs Westlake invites Carol to a Thanatopsis gathering hosted by Mrs Dawson after she has long avoided the sis, the women's study club, noting its cozy nature yet intellectual reach as Vida Sherwin remarks on the group’s breadth.
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Sis
Sie
Vida Sherwin
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Seattle Star
of Washington
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PanasLey
Ses the Sage
Berton Braley
Foresta
Hallowe'en
Guie
William C. Durant
George F. Richardson
the Musical Art Society
Spargur
String Quartet
Fine Arts
Sherman, Clay & Co
First Presbyterian
Churc
M. A. Matthews
M. D. Wells
Great Bible Conference
A. B. Winchester
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Nile
Shrine Circus
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Dexter Horton National Bank
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