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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1922
Page
18
A Washington state veteran group commander ends his term and thanks The Star for press cooperation during the year. He signs Co. Dp. Cunningham of Centralia, expressing gratitude for the press support to the American Legion department of Washington.
A letter urges a broad shakeup in city schools and policing. The writer argues new faces and rooms would renew teacher enthusiasm and better enforce methods, noting repetition dulls pupils and that fresh leadership benefits children.
William A. Gaines defends his administration against A. E. Parrish criticisms, noting lower proposed clerk counts in 1923, longer bonds for treasurer terms, and praise from the Tax Reduction council and other bodies for prudent spending. He argues material prices rose due to war and asserts no misleadings in his fiscal record.
In a letter published in The Star, WM W Shields denies promising jobs to any treasurer's office employees or outsiders. He emphasizes his 18 years of experience and six years as chief deputy, claiming it makes him more qualified for the office and reiterating that his only promise is to run an efficient office for taxpayers.
The article argues the West enjoys better living due to abundant farms, roads, and auto access while the East faces rising costs and half-fed squalor. It warns ongoing immigration and urban growth threaten eastern farmers and argues the West must resist edified interests that drain resources and curb opportunities.
A Pacific coast city high school steps story describes six teens, three boys and three girls, caught by a janitor after a late night petting party on outdoor steps. The writer contrasts past and present youth, claiming no real increase in wickedness and recalling a traditional Midwest country school.
A columnist argues today’s maid is wiser, women need less modesty, and social evil has waned. The piece contends openness with children reduces youthful eroticism and that silence at home drives youth to seek life truths elsewhere.
William Gilmore submits an open letter criticizing opponent Mr. Tripple for voting patterns and ties to the Hart political machine. He urges voters in King County to examine records on poll tax, state board control of municipal utilities, and appropriations, touting Senator Palmer’s consistency and urging support for Seattle and King County interests. He closes with a quip about chiggers and a note from Denison Flamingo.
Dr H J Whitacre of Tacoma was chosen president of the Pubdica Health league of Washington at its annual meeting. Other officers named include Dr George Dowling Seattle Dr J Reid Morrison Bellingham Dr H M Partlow Olympia Dr A A Matthews Spokane Dr C J Lynch Yakima as vice presidents and Dr P V Von Phul Seattle as secretary-treasurer.
Mrs Mary D Baker aged 90 died at her residence 1419 East Howell street Thursday night. She left two sons and four daughters among other relatives.
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