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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1921
Page
10
A citizen Frederick Leber of Auburn Washington writes to urge hospital reform and timely aid for the suffering. He critiques hospital service standards and proposes a standing mechanism to provide comfort until ambulance arrival, offering a $50 subscription toward the cause.
The Star ponders religious truth asking how so many creeds can claim certainty. It notes disputes over heaven hell resurrection and immortality and questions what the Bible reveals about Daniel and Revelations.
A contributor writes humorously about aging, masculinity, and preferring natural beauty over painted faces. The narrator, Arridge Mann, laments modern cosmetics and asserts men favor genuine looks over artificial embellishment. He signs off as your devoted correspondent.
A longtime White River Valley resident recounts the city’s growth prompting a hospital built by Dra Taylor and Lacey. He describes sudden illness in the night and a move toward the nearby hospital for needed assistance, noting his struggles to reach care.
A man in severe agony rings a night bell and, after long pleading, is admitted to a building where Dr. Lacey is summoned. The doctor states the hospital cannot help him and orders the writer to leave, despite the writer's offer to pay for staying until morning.
Terrific hailstones plague Southern France this summer with several reports describing hail as large as walnuts in Marseille and surrounding areas during August and September. Local residents report damage to crops and property as storms recur.
A reader from Beattie praises local street railway conductors for courteous service. Mrs L V Southworth notes initial doubts about municipal civil service, but finds carmen obliging and welcomes praise from Eastern tourists comparing favorably with other cities.
A reader urges Seattle Municipal Railway to inform riders via press about conductors allegedly forcing two fares for transfers. He cites an incident with conductor No 1,229 refusing an extended transfer from Rainier to the N 40th line, causing a delay and missed appointment.
W H Scott argues in The Star that War will never fully end while humans cling to hostile thinking. He cites historic tyrants and religious rulers to condemn constant strife and urges mental disarmament and evolution toward peaceful governance and the tree of life. He portrays war as a result of inner failure and calls for a future dawning with liberty and understanding.
Brig Young of the Marine Hospital in Port Townsend argues that Japanese influence harms American women and national character. He urges stronger action beyond raids, warning of wartime danger, noting hotels run by Japanese interests and trafficking of young women.
Citizen opposition questions new idea of installing moving pictures in schools amid high school mortgage and streetcar taxes. The letter argues against added school expenses and accuses officials of slipping such plans in without notice, urging taxpayers to protest.
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