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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1920
Page
3
Narrator contemplates Chrys and Certeis as a “mock marriage” unfolds amid past deceptions. Chrys schemes for quiet vengeance, while Chrys’s allies debate fate and consequences. The tale pivots on a tangled liaison and the hinted coming tragedy.
A digest of scathing and admiring notices for works by Dreiser Clark Norris Maugham Train Morley James Dawson Bishop and others. Critiques range from sharp satire to cautious endorsement highlighting themes in politics education literature and crime. Strong personalities and controversial topics anchor the selections, reflecting a vibrant literary landscape.
Approximately 490000 would be necessary to establish kindergartens in Seattle for the kiddies, estimated by Fr. Shorrock, a school board member, at the regular board meeting. Judge King Dykeman asked for temporary enlargement of the girls parental school while a new building is planned. The Broadway High School girls real room equipment will be bought per the Broadway Parent-Teacher Association request.
The article notes that gloves were worn by men long before modern times with early gauntlets traced back to the Christian era and earlier, while women first wore gloves in 1066 according to history.
Pupils of Agnes Behr Just present a recital at the Y W A recital hall at 845 pm featuring a varied program including Chopin Grieg and Debussy pieces and duets by noted teachers and students. Harry Krinke will also present artist pupils in a complementary piano recital at the Metropolitan Theatre on Sunday afternoon April 25 at 3 o'clock.
Los Angeles April 17 Mary Pickford America’s sweetheart faced a staged interview confrontation as William A Crinley director of the adrena forcibly ejected a would be interviewer from her studio. Douglas Fairbanks not available and Owen Moore reportedly out of town.
The Nevada attorney general files a suit to set aside Mary Pickford's divorce from Owen Moore claiming fraud and collusion with Douglas Fairbanks. The complaint alleges Pickford false residency, perjury, and a conspiracy to marry Fairbanks after the divorce, with Moore allegedly aiding service of process. Defendants have 40 days to respond.
Gavin McNab, attorney for Mary Pickford, refused to discuss the Nevada suit to set aside her divorce decree. He would not say when his answer to the Nevada attorney general’s complaint would be filed, noting he has not yet received a copy of the Minden filing. George Lionel Blake, a Canadian war veteran, was deported to Vancouver after evading inspection upon entering the United States.
A lone motorist in the Texas desert breaks a steering yoke after hitting a deep rut. He improvises a wooden repair with wire to realign the front wheels and drives slowly back to civilization, saving himself from walking to town.
Two -ton GMC trucks owned by the Standard Furniture company deliver furniture across Seattle and its suburbs. The efficient service reduces travel time and brings goods quickly to distant neighborhoods, easing suburban residents' needs.
The auto dealer landscape shifts from simple sales to full service. Modern shops combine garage, repair racks, and a well stocked stockroom with 24 hour service and mobile service cars to aid owners quickly. The transformation supports buyers and sustains growth in a changing industry.
A historical automotive quip argues that six cylinder cars were once deemed a fad for the elite. The author notes European kings moved to smaller engines while everyday workers used twin sixes, illustrating the shift in automobile design over time.
The article notes vast road needs as only a fraction of public rural miles are surfaced. Indiana tops improvements at 42.8 percent, while nationwide efforts push toward hard surfaced highways with 600 million dollars in annual projections. It cites post office travel and Lincoln Highway spending as context. A court ruling limits damages for nonbusiness use when a physician’s car is damaged and a rental is needed. Algeria counts about 9,000 motor vehicles.
A detailed note lists gravel and paved roads across King County with grades from fair to good. It covers routes such as Sunset highway to Coalfield, Renton Junction, Newport to Isqaquah, and the Seattle area including Rainier Valley. Bridges under construction and ferry services on Vashon Island are noted along with a safety advisory and a car initials etching tip.
Redmond Washington driver 8 A Odell claims he achieved 85 miles on three gallons of gas last Sunday and invites others to try to beat his 1914 vintage Merced auto efficiency record. He asks readers to report any successful attempts to the Star Auto Editor.
The Thorne Briscoe car, praised for its appearance and front tilted radiator, is highlighted as a moderate priced vehicle rivaling stylish foreign models. Mitchell Motor & Service, local Seattle distributors, report strong enthusiasm and expect the 1928 Broadway esque model to become a common sight next year.
London reports a new wartime aid system by the Auto mobile Association and Motor Union of Great Britain. Sidecar equipped motorcycles will reach motorists in need, delivering gasoline or tools and towing vehicles to a nearby garage for complete repairs.
A remark on romance notes that when the right young man appears the girl does not require any prompting to respond. The statement emphasizes natural attraction and mutual fit without external encouragement.
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