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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1920

Page

7

Christmas Social and Dinner Notices Across Hollywood

The item lists multiple holiday events in Hollywood including family dinners at homes on Christmas Eve and Day. It notes dances and parties hosted by Mrs Woodland and the University of Washington junior class at the Masonic, with invitation details and times. Also mentioned are Norweian evening gatherings, YWCA programs, and a farewell party for Mr and Mrs Wusthoff with upcoming nuptials of Mr and Mrs Munson.

University Washington Masonic Christian Asso Miss A. Norton Association Jon Charlies F. Wusthott Wusthoff Mr. and Munson Mia Mias Begindie Tun Oakland

Thermos Bottle Cleaning Tip From 19th Century Advice

The article offers a method to clean a thermos bottle using soda water. It suggests adding a quarter teaspoon of soda, filling with hot water, corking, and letting it stand, then shaking and rinsing with hot clear water to remove any coffee taste from the bottle.

DATES To Remember Social events and dances listed

A list of holiday and new year dance parties and receptions with dates from December through January. Highlights include Mr and Mrs Henry F. Mroderick hosting a dance at home and various celebrations for Miss Heffernan Mr Lawrence Mowe Arnold and Miss Grace Master at their residences and clubs.

Henry fMroderick Thomas Bordeaus Heffernan Lawrence Mowe Arnold Kaward Garrett Hyron Thorpe Carr Avelyn Mime Maryland Ge Formes Orcemofr Elisa Christagsen Christensen Broadway Hall Privatiia Anderson Miseida van Dienes Mra Frank Gilbert Black John Loot Locke HL Anderson Drecemark Sunset Eclub Baward Garrett John HM Hewett Weldon Young Sunset Club Netty Mount Maker Eve Colvin Mies Pinte Bernard Nancy Laura Priory Reginald HM. Parsons Yacht Club Mies Anne Aniita Rathdus Providerrea Mainfer Club Mary Dawson Mise Elisabeth Beddow Clifford Wiley Virginia Wiley Marian Wiley Can Interteken Children's Orthopedic Hospital Grace Master Jorrane Mow Arnold Clock Crecement J. T. Mefternan

Christmas Events Across Local Groups and Meetings

A busy Wednesday saw William Meulney’s arrest and plans for a William McKinley Circle No 10 wedding at Veterans' Hall Armory. Later, Church of Spiritual Light hosted a holiday party with a Christmastree and gifts, Entre Nous Danes held a Christmas dance, Woman's Century Club prepared a daughters auxiliary, and Washington Children's Home hosted a party with gifts for 71 children.

William Meulney Wiliam McKinley Grand Army Veterans’ Hall Armory Church of Spiritual Light Mountain View Station North Tardet Aurora @yve Nathan Nordahl Washington Washington Children’s Home Engineers’ Club Arctie Club

Onions au Gratin Recipe Steps

Onions are peeled and seared five minutes then drained and chopped. They are placed in a buttered baking dish with salt pepper and parsley, covered with white sauce buttered crumbs and grated cheese, then baked until crumbs brown and cheese melts.

Household Hint on Knife Handle Care

Knives with pearl or ivory handles should not be placed in hot water as the handles crack and darken. Rinse blades in warm water and use a pitcher bowl for the blades. Periodically rub ivory handles with a cloth dampened in alcohol to prevent discoloration.

Births and Holiday Greetings Across Olympia Society

Mr and Mrs George B Buchan Jr announce the birth of a daughter on December 16 at Virginia Mason hospital. Various friends and relatives, including Edith Warren and the Hibbards, are noted with holiday visits and travel plans to Oregon, California, Spokane, Oakland, and beyond. Multiple marriages and engagements are referenced with travels and home plans for Christmas and the new year.

Ladies’ Relief Society of the Children’s Home Hore Aturne Pierre P. Ferry Battle C. B. Dodge Manson F. Backus George B. Buchan,Jr Virginia Mason Hospital

Pork Steak with Spaghetti Dish Card

Slice pork steak and brown in hot pan. Add onions pepper and tomatoes, cook briefly. Thicken with flour, simmer 40 minutes with water, then boil spaghetti separately. Nest spaghetti on platter and top with meat and sauce. Salt and pepper to taste.

Santa Claus Land letter from Santa to children

A whimsical Christmas note from Santa Claus Land at North Pole dated December 24 describes toys loaded into a flying machine for Seattle. The message, written as if to youngsters, mentions dolls, trains, blocks, and other gifts, and expresses holiday wishes for happy kids and a joyful new year.

Santa Claus Land North Pole Wonderland Fairyland Banta Geattle Santa

Reproving Top Halts Vamps Campus Squad Spots Flirts

In Berkeley 24 leading UC women form a women's council to curb vamping and short skirts on campus. They tap offenders on the shoulder to warn them and may summon the executive board if rules are violated. The group also regulates campus dancing with Friday and Saturday closure times.

Berkeley Cal Dee University of California America Mine Minora Irwin Tapping Students’ Affairs Committee Vampe

Treatment for Ingrowing Nails

Ingrowing nails are painful and result from too narrow shoeing. Soak feet in warm water with borax, dry thoroughly, wash around the nail, and apply disinfectant and ointment. Gently press the flesh back and insert lint moistened with alcohol under the nail corners. Repeat daily.

Cleaning steps for brush care and maintenance

The instructions describe brushing dust off first, then rubbing with thick soap lather, rinsing with lukewarm water using a sponge, changing water when soiled, and drying by rubbing with a soft cloth to remove moisture.

Dangerous Height Baby's Mother-What do you think of the new nursemaid

The dialogue depicts a mother worried about a very tall nursemaid caring for her baby while the father inspects the risk of a fall. The exchange hints at danger from height and the nursemaid’s perceived steadiness.

George

Lively Christmas Bill Opens at Loew's Palace Hip

The new bill at Loew's Palace Hip opened yesterday offering Christmas entertainment for patrons and kids. Nellie De Oneonne and the Jagsland Five headline with Jimmy Lyons the Hebrew Statesman in a hit monologue. Selina's Circus features trained animals and monkeys provide comic relief with a puppet show by Wray's Mannikin and Marionette Hippodrome adding to the act.

Mualo Loew's Palace Hip Nellie de Oneonne Jagsland Five Jax Jimmy Lyons Selina Glick Knight Sonny

Cream Pie Crust and Custard Filling Instructions

A recipe for a cream pie crust uses flour sugar and butter rubbed together to form a dough. The crust is rolled and baked in a moderate oven, then filled with thick boiled custard from two yolks and topped with a meringue made from the whites.

Wien

Sweetbreads Preparation Steps for Final Serving

The passage explains how sweetbreads are treated after market arrival. They soak in cool water for an hour, drain, then boil in salted acidulated water, cooking calves' breads about 20 minutes and others about 40 minutes. After cooking they drain and blanch in cold water to remain firm for later use.

Improvised Thirst Aid With Orange Pieces For Patients

A nursing note suggests placing small pieces of orange in the patient’s reach at night to quench thirst when the mouth is dry. The orange is easier to handle than water and thought to be refreshing for the invalid.

Glass splinter cleanup method at the scene

A description explains picking up glass splinters with wet woolen cloth and laying it on the floor. The cloth will attract the shards and prevent further cuts, making the scene safer during cleanup.

Judge Cancels Christmas Gift Forfeiture Penalty

In West Orange New Jersey Judge Lander had sentenced three boys to bed at 6 40 each night and to skip Christmas gifts and festivities. He has rescinded the punishment about forfeiting the gifts and festivities leaving the bedtime rule in place.

West Orange N. J Lander Hoover America Europe

Disabled Veterans' Work on Sale at Port Townsend Hospital

An arte and crafte exhibition by disabled war veterans is shown in room 167 of the Stuart Building Port Townsend Marine Hospital. Articles are for sale with proceeds funding more materials for the wounded workers. A Tahiti crime note mentions forehead tattoo punishment.

Port Townsend Marine Hospital Stuart Building

Necklaces and When to Wear Them by Cora Moore

Fashion note advises on necklace style and color for different skin tones and outfits. It highlights pearls as formal and cautions against pairing them with lingerie blouses or serge dresses. Recommends white coral for daytime wear and describes bead girdles and cordelieres as flattering accessories.

Cora Moore New York

Missing Relatives Aid Seeks Reunion Across Cities

The Star invites help to locate missing relatives. Mrs. Julian Beesley asks Detroit officials to find Pat X. Sullivan, missing six months. Mrs. C. H. Dreier seeks her nephew Harold Nordgaard last heard May 1920 with Bering Sea Fishing Co near Unalaska.

the Star The Star Met Julian Beesley Mayor Caldwell Davenport Ave Detroit, Mich Pat X. Sullivan C. H. Dreier Marie Odstern Mount Vernon Wash Harold Nordgaard Beringam Fishing Co Unalaska Alaska Stewart St. Beattie

Back to Seattle but He Has Not Been Heard From Since

A report notes that he returned to Seattle but has not been heard from since. Authorities have not released further information about his whereabouts or condition.

Seattle

Jewish College Men To Discuss Palestine Homeland Plan

In New York the Intercollegiate Zionist Association set a December 26 to 28 convention. Jewish college men and women will discuss the role of students in upbuilding the Palestine homeland at the gathering.

New York Palestine Intercollegiate Zionist Association

Blue Moon Holiday Beverage Trial Draft Appears

A vague note hints at a popular holiday drink named Blue Moon, urging readers to ask their dealer for Adv guidance. The fragmented text lacks clear facts, dates, or official context.

Adv

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