Memories of 1839 and a U S that stumbles
A nostalgic tour through 1839 highlights the cotton bust and banking panic as over two thousand banks close after a two million dollar debacle. It notes bloodhound depictions, Goodyear rubber, Draper photography, and early mail service, plus Maine border tensions and low national costs, ending with a moral about learning from the past.
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America
United States Bank
Cuba
Florida
Baldwin, Vail & Hufty
Philia
Charles Goodyear
John William Draper
University of New York
W. F. Harnden
Boston
Maine
Japs Begin to Vote in Collins Precinct 222 Election
The primary at Collins playfield precinct 222 saw two Japanese voters who were American born and thus citizens. The piece predicts growing Japanese voter presence, with projections of thousands in Seattle by 1932 and beyond, noting evolving demographics and racial attitudes. The text also mentions general policing risks in New York and an actor attempting to kiss a police officer.
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Collins Playfield
U. S
Seattle
When you see a man climbing the ladder to success you can bet a woman is holding it
The writing quotes the attorney general claiming “decent newspapers” back his action and argues such branding cannot ruin their integrity. It cites Sen Robinson of Arkansas in a senate speech and comments on courage amid popularity. The passage ends with a provocative line about gender roles.
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United States
Eral
Sen. Robinson
Arkansas
Senate
League of Nations faces test ending Asia Minor war
The league could prove its value by enforcing peace in Asia Minor after settling the Aland Islands dispute. Unanimity among members is crucial to use compulsory measures against Turkey and Greece, with Western powers wary of hidden ambitions while America’s role remains limited to rescuing Christian victims in Smyrna.
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League of Nations
Asia Minor
League
Aland Islands
Sweden
Finland
Baltic
Readig
Near East
America
Washington
Smyrna Harbor
Port Commission Fails to Hit Mark as Campaigns Break Time
Community readers critique the port commission for six weeks of campaigning by commissioner Major Muirhead and traffic manager Lamping. They accuse the panel of cutting the levy while mismanaging a $15 million portfolio and call for nonpolitical leadership and real business management to boost wheat cargo and port revenues.
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Port Commission
Muirhead
Lamping
San Francisco
Martin & Wyman
Arbitration as a cure for industrial ills proposed
A reader letters column argues arbitration can succeed only if board decisions are unanimous. J Frank Warren contends current boards favor capital or labor, urging a single unanimous ruling to force compromise. He cites railroad labor boards as biased and asks readers to try unanimous arbitration then judge its merit.
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the Star
Amouth
United States Railroad Labor Board
Gardiens
J. Frank Warren
Yesler Way
Gratitude Letter From 41st District Primary Winner Moran
Acknowledges newspaper support after winning the 41st district representative primary. Moran thanks the paper for favorable articles and publicity aiding his campaign and domination. Signed by c. A. Moran of 106 Prefontaine Place.
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the Star
41St
Legislative District
C¢. A. Moran
Prefontaine Place
IndIndependence Paper Tosses Words In Mock Debate
A garbled plea from a Seattle editor laments a pretended independent paper and mocks a steam roller party. The speaker voices disdain for politics and asks about succession dates and a supposed honorable figure, Moiles Poindexther, amid a confused crowd.
Old Guard or Independent Fight in Newberry Election
A vintage dialect card urges voters in Newberry to choose between old guard politics and a new deal era Democratic line. The speaker calls for active participation to defend integrity and progress in local politics.
Port Management Criticism Spars With Seattle and San Francisco
The Star criticizes port administration inefficiency as Seattle shows a 27 percent rise in commerce for the year ending June 30 while San Francisco gains $665,782 in net profits. Seattle port faces a $387,000 loss for the year and a projected $360,000 loss for the coming year despite higher harbor activity. Portland grain ships and elevator work are noted amid criticism of local port policy and fiscal choices.
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the Star
Seattle
San Francisco
Port Commission
Portland
Washington
Capillaroscopy A New Kidney Diagnostic Tool
A new medical technique, capillaroscopy, uses high power microscopy of the fingertip cuticle to view kidney-like tubules. By examining the nail groove under cedar oil, doctors can assess kidney health live, aiding prognosis and surgical needs, with implications for expectant mothers at risk of kidney trouble.
Keep Well Normal Size and Growth in Children
Dr. R K H Bishop explains that reaching a normal size depends on good nutrition in early years. Growth spurts occur from ages six to nine and 11 to 13/14 to 16, with height increases often tied to weight gain. Rapid height gain can lead to thinness, anemia, and irritability requiring supportive care at home and school. Proper nutrition is emphasized.
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Iuis
Acumen Defined in Daily Word Lesson
Daily word acumen means quickness of perception and sharpness of mind. The glossary notes its Latin root acuere meaning to sharpen and provides an example describing respect for a businessman's acumen in planning rehabilitation.
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Galle
Stinner
France
Beginning Activities at Seattle Fine Arts Hall
An event begins Sunday September 17 at the Seattle Fine Arts Hall located at 1218 Fourth Avenue. The program opens with a series of performances and activities aimed at introducing attendees to the arts scene.
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Seattle Fine
Pourth Avenue
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Folka
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London Times
England
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Crrittge Tamm
Science
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NEW Thought Center
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Second Ave
Third Ave
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Mission
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