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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1921
Page
14
An unreadable OCR fragment hints at a personal letter or message involving care, benefits, and an elder family member. Despite garbled words, the piece conveys an intimate update from a grandmother or elder relative about wellbeing and support.
In Waukee on December 13 the Association of Commerce heard Albert D. Lasker urge government aid for the merchant marine as essential to national economic safety. He argued a subsidy is needed for years, tax support by the people, and warned that a naval holiday without a strong merchant fleet could leave the US vulnerable in future conflicts.
Glenn Hughes notes John EB Kellerd’s strong Shylock in The Merchant of Venice at the Metropolitan theatre opening a week of Shakespearean plays. Kellerd's expressive voice and mime elevate the performance though others falter. Fredda Brindley as Portia pleases but lacks dramatic depth. The company continues with Hamlet Macbeth and Julius Caesar through the week.
The Star asks readers to report information to reunite listed missing people. Olive McKisseck seeks Joseph P. McKisseck and Gladdie Somers, possibly in Seattle. Other notices include William A. Warren, Gus Lawson, George C. McMurtry, Mrs. C. N. Dale, and James W. Bendy with linked relatives or locations in Seattle and nearby cities.
A farewell reception was staged for Alex Tingling as he leaves for St. Paul to become assistant to the vice president of the Northern Pacific railroad. The Transportation club organized the send-off with J. G. Woodworth and W. K. Coman as honor guests. At a Monday Transportation club meeting, Superior Judge J. T. Stonald discussed Seattle traffic by water and rail a decade ago.
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