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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1921
Page
11
A reader notes the sign Buy a Book a Week prompts optimism but stresses the aim is to encourage reading. The piece praises Main Street by Sinclair Lewis as a landmark novel and highlights other worthy works, urging emphasis on travel and history books rather than quantity.
A discussion on standard contracts leaves railroads owed over 200 million by the government while carriers claim up to 800 million. Critics cite maintenance of way and labor claims as core items, questioned by officials as speculative and unsupported.
Large floating dice are used at seaside resorts to lure gamblers while bathers swim. A playful gimmick draws tourists toward water shows as vendors market rolling games and coal dealers watch from the crowd. The scene blends leisure and novelty in a breezy coastal charm.
A longtime resident offers to aid prospective homeowners in Beattie City by lending lumber ground and other assistance. He proposes to provide large timber and unencumbered lots with perfect titles near pavement to earners who contribute labor to develop a home. Immediate action encouraged at 9447 5th Ave. 8. W. City.
A reader laments hard times and urges friendliness to lift spirits. The letter discusses brokers and the word realtor, cites a Washington license law dispute and a Seattle Real Estate Association stance, and asks why taxes fund burdensome housing and torture-like woes.
A reader confirms interest in Mrs W J Brown's account of treatment at Stellacoom and recalls being taken from a hospital in 1919 on dubious commitment papers. The writer alleges abuse including choking kicking and forced feeding in a so called hospital.
A Yakima reader argues that discharged patients’ testimonies should serve as proof in medical cases. He says he was told he was legally dead and found no redress by three attorneys, pleading for editor attention. He signs as JOIN D. GAMMONS from Yakima Washington.
A solitary observer describes a sunset over Green Lake with ember glow and livid light. Shadows rise as darkness conquers the scene, turning the bright image to night.
Ray McForey, a Port Townsend ex serviceman, reports a female fundraiser from Beattie’s telephone office collected 12 dollars for sick boys in Seattle via the Bol Duo voyage. The box with collected goods vanished after docking at Port Townsend, despite claims of few passengers disembarking and no crew knowledge. He urges editorial action to stop such losses and protect charitable efforts by telphone workers.
GEO W SICKLES of Bothell Wash urges returning to essentials in teaching. County superintendent and Institute instructors complain that teachers face top heavy curriculums including fire drills drawing calisthenics music morals and gender hygiene while students struggle with reading arithmetic and pronunciation.
A clipping from The Star reports a timberland dealer charged with fraud described in the headline as a realtor. The article notes the term realtor is applied to the dealer in question.
Real estate dealers who are members of a local board and affiliated with the National Association of Real Estate Boards founded in 1908 unite to advance brokers interests and safeguard the public.
The speaker extols tiny but vital qualities like courtesy and punctuality as a pinch of salt that elevates life. He argues that without these small virtues life becomes flat and unprofitable and notes the iron in blood as a metaphor for essential value. He concludes by praising Keturah’s coffee without questioning sugar.
A letter reveals alleged abuse at Northern Estate Hospital in Sedro W Woolley. A son recounts his mother's 27 day stay showing severe neglect poor food no rest and harsh treatment by staff. He seeks intercession from ministers humane society and taxpayers.
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