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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1921
Page
13
A humorous feature quote heavy piece reveals Seattle shoe merchants discussing why men mis excuse holes in socks. Merchants claim 25 percent buy shoes daily with alibis, noting worn socks, alarm clocks, or a forgetful morning as reasons. They mock the shoe dependent excuses and women’s sock mending.
A new congressional bill introduced by Senator Cummins Iowa chairing the Interstate Commerce Committee would grant the president authority to reorganize federal departments related to Alaska and to establish a continuous steamship line between Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. The measure would direct the Shipping Board to transfer ships to the Interior Department for Alaska‑Pacific routes and would apply ICC jurisdiction to the combined line, challenging existing water transportation monopoly.
The International Convention of Port Authorities will meet in Seattle October 11 to 14. Delegates from many countries will tour local industries and harbor facilities to showcase Seattle's waterfront and diverse sectors including lumber coal grain fish and water power. Frank Waterhouse leads the executive committee with a prominent group guiding publicity and tours. A planned booklet will promote Seattle and Puget Sound to national and international audiences.
Denny Renton Clay & Coal Co ranks high in producing clay goods with plants at Renton Taylor and Van Aasselt. Since 1889 the firm fueled Seattle’s rebuilding with vitrified and architectural brick tile and terra cotta. Leaders include E J Matthews heading the company.
The article presents Seattle population figures from 1890 to 1920 and shows bank clearings and post office receipts beginning from 1900. Population rises from 42,837 in 1890 to 164,590,874 by 1920, with bank clearings reaching 690,093,965 in 1930 and post office receipts near 2,300,000 by the early 20th century.
Paris July 12 M Bonin prosecutor finished the Henry Landru case and now handles Madame Hassarbo alleged Lady Bluebeard he will try to prove she killed two husbands in two years.
Milton Bronner surveys wartime German life noting lavish hotel meals by profiteers and scarce staples for the masses. He describes sugar and bread controls, price shocks, and shifting consumption from meat to other foods across cities like Berlin and Essen.
New York July 12 On the eve of the reopening of the Stillman divorce hearings at Poughkeepsie attorneys for Mrs. James A Stillman search for witnesses who have dropped from sight Referee Gleasons rulings on admissibility of evidence last night were a blow to Mrs Stillmans case The final ruling on nine points of law favored the banker on seven of the nine points.
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