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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1921
Page
9
Opinion piece urges swift action on the Sheppard-Towner bill in the House after Senate approval. It argues the measure would prevent 25 000 maternal deaths and 250 000 infant deaths yearly, noting $1 480 000 requested and accusing delay of betraying American women. Washington figures cited.
A historic notice discusses rail motor buses as substitutes for light passenger trains, noting a potential 30 mph top speed and high fuel efficiency. A car company built railmotor bus and trailer for emergency use, with an 11 000 pound vehicle achieving 30 mph and 14 miles per gallon. If deployed from Bellingham Everett Seattle Tacoma, Western Washington could gain improved transport while managers fear auto buses steal business.
A clipped, garbled note shows a pessimistic line about a man with stock and petticoats while coal prices hover near a dramatic surge. The text hints at a stock and commodity market mood with looming price increases and social humor.
The article cites global debt reaching $35.069 billion in 1914 and computes an annual interest burden of $11.887 billion. It warns that bankruptcy could threaten civilization if the Washington disarmament conference fails, and notes hesitation among hot-headed publics as time runs out.
The Insurance Press warns autos kill 12,000 Americans yearly and injure 1,500,000. It cites odds of 1 in 70 of being run down with most accidents in crowded areas. It notes carelessness and congestion as causes and urges reductions through safer behavior.
Fifty million dollars worth of hair nets are sold in the U S yearly. Hair comes from China and is sterilized and dyed in America. It then returns to China for net assembly by cheap labor. A year passes from raw hair purchase to finished net sale in Seattle. Also mentions two preachers in Chicago and a holy relief meeting with British concerns in Dublin.
The speaker asserts strong commercial standing in his town. He says a ten dollar check would be accepted universally, while a fifty thousand dollar note would alarm others as a forgery. He emphasizes health income and frugality, denying claims of being poor and claiming no overdue debts. He claims greater riches than most assume.
A reflective verse imagines hatred dying within a man as love for his children grows. Trust and faith align to open a gate toward a future ruled by God’s wondrous plan. The speaker envisions a global dawn when peace prevails through moral transformation.
In this letter J. W. Baker supports Erickson’s push to cut carfare to 3 cents arguing it would boost ridership and benefit working people. He suggests jitneys be allowed, notes personal tax impact, and urges others to sign Erickson’s petition. Baker signs with address at 4411 30th Ave W.
Testimony by Mr nos Porter of Shelbyville Mirror Works on capital and employment in the U S mirror industry. Senator Watson notes catgut origin and tariff bill hearings reveal pencil cost details from Mr C J Frechette and price examples for Supreme Brand Coffee and Economy Market products.
The writer discusses a proposed law forcing women to hide smoking in public and questions public moralizing. He notes mixed opinions among men, with some defending women’s right to smoke and others opposing it. He argues larger problems deserve attention before banning the habit.
A reader condemns Miss Winn for distorting Seattle school board figures to mislead taxpayers. The letter accuses her of defogging the issue and urges accuracy, citing other cities’ data and calling for more service and less graft in education funding.
The South and Pellagra Editor criticizes a U S public health service officer for inflating Pellagra fears. It argues Dr Goldberger overemphasized corn bread syrup and bacon diet as the sole cause and cites agricultural realities after the war to counter the claim.
A letter urges publication of the South’s perspective on pellagra linking disease to infection and diet, challenging Goldberger's famine emphasis and calling for balanced health reporting in regions long viewed as unhealthy. The note is from Seale Harris, Secretary-Editor of the Southern Medical Association.
Fragmentary lines describe heat affecting a cactus and a songlike sensation. The text reads as impressionistic notes rather than a clear report or event.
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